President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent continental cooperation following the declaration of a new Ebola-related public health emergency involving the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The outbreak has already triggered international concern after confirmed cases of the Bundibugyo strain were detected in both countries, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare the situation a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
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Motorists across Gauteng are set to pay significantly more for petrol and diesel from Wednesday, 6 May 2026, following expected fuel price increases driven by global oil pressures. The hikes will affect daily commuters, transport operators and households already dealing with rising living costs.
Two suspected hijackers were shot and killed during a police shootout in Sebokeng, Gauteng, after allegedly opening fire on officers…
The City of Johannesburg is moving ahead with plans to rename four streets in the central business district (CBD) as part of a broader urban regeneration project. The changes affect residents, businesses, and commuters navigating the inner city, particularly around the Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin.
South Africa has received its first batch of the long-acting HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir, with 37 920 doses now in the country. The Department of Health confirmed the development this week, signalling a shift in how HIV prevention could be delivered, particularly in high-burden provinces like Gauteng. The rollout matters now as health officials look to improve adherence and reduce new infections using alternatives to daily medication.