Gauteng is battling a measles outbreak that has already affected more than 380 children since January 2025. Tshwane, Johannesburg, and Ekurhuleni are the most affected. According to health authorities, measles are infectious through coughing, sneezing, or even sharing the same air.
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Ford has announced a significant recall affecting several of its vehicles in South Africa and neighbouring countries, citing potential safety…
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH), better known as Bara, is not only Gauteng’s largest healthcare institution but also Africa’s…
Discover the hidden dangers of buying illegal cigarettes in South Africa, from health risks to economic and social impacts.
Johannesburg’s water crisis, caused by aging pipes and bursts, is met with determination by repair teams amid communication challenges and resident frustrations.
A factual report on a Gauteng teacher ruled unfit to work with children after raping a Grade 11 pupil, highlighting implications for child safety policies in education.
A detailed report on the killing of e-hailing driver Mthokozisi Mvelase at Maponya Mall and Santaco’s support for the family, highlighting ongoing transport sector tensions in Gauteng.
Last chance for Ekurhuleni ex-mine workers to register for social security benefits. Registration ends 22 August 2025. Find registration sites and contact details here.
Over 1,200 Gauteng schools and crèches are actively participating in the mass measles-rubella vaccination campaign to protect over 4 million children from an ongoing outbreak. Learn more about the campaign’s progress and how families can support it.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane denounced violent confrontations between Hoërskool Roodepoort and West Ridge High School pupils after a principal…