Stories from South Africa

The Johannesburg wage deal, valued at 10 billion rand, is being flagged as unsustainable and unlawful. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana described the agreement as financial recklessness if it proceeds. The council was present during discussions regarding the deal's legality.

Major General Hendrik Flynn, head of serious organized crime for the Hawks, testified before a commission regarding evidence handling. Flynn stated there was noncompliance in the transfer of exhibits from the Isipingo police station to the Hawks premises in Port Shepston.

Police reported snow and ice along the N1 and N10 routes in the Pikslikasame district of the Northern Cape. Police spokesperson Cheryl Ellis urged motorists to exercise extreme caution, reduce speeds, and increase following distances to manage road safety risks.

A German national died on May 2nd after contracting Hantavirus while traveling, and their spouse also passed away en route to South Africa. Physicians are discussing the treatment of patients with hantavirus, noting that some patients may not have sufficient bone marrow hematopoietic function. The World Health Organization reported eight possible Hantavirus infections. The WHO has previously reported possible Hantavirus infections in Taipei. Stem cells are then collected when blood cell counts begin to recover, similar to a blood donation process. This process is described as similar to donating blood, where blood is drawn, filtered, and separated. The hospital authority has added 11 new drugs to its formulary this year since implementing healthcare fee reforms. A new aggressive Hantavirus mutation has been reported.

Police in the Garden Route confirmed a 37-year-old woman died after a tree fell on her vehicle in Nisner, Western Cape. The incident occurred during inclement weather conditions.

Police in Naisna have opened an inquest docket after the body of a 37-year-old woman was recovered from a vehicle on Main Street. Emergency services were dispatched around 8:10 AM today after the vehicle was found under a tree directly in front of the police station.

The Democratic Alliance has claimed that 800 rape cases were closed because survivors were missing.

The Democratic Alliance stated in Parliament that over 800 rape cases were closed because the South African Police Service could not locate the survivors. The party noted a general discrepancy in the numbers reported to Parliament.

Heavy flooding is currently affecting the Nissen area following overnight rains. The rainfall has caused multiple roads to flood.

The Eastern Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism will host the Eastern Cape Digital Economy Summit 2026. The event is scheduled to take place from May 7 to May 8 at the IDZ Conference Centre.