The Department of Health (DoH) has called for public calm following confirmation of a rare Hantavirus case in a critically ill British national in South Africa. The patient was a passenger aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was travelling to the Canary Islands via Cape Verde from Argentina. The ship was carrying some 150…
South Africans face another fuel price hike from Wednesday, 6 May Petrol under‑recoveries: Diesel: ⛽ Expected Pump Prices (If Forecasts Hold) This article is adapted from MSN News reporting, with full credit to the original writers. Jozi Captions provides summaries and contextual analysis for our readers.
The Telkom VS Gaming 2026 eDiski tournament drew to a dramatic close on Sunday, 03 May as Zaid April claimed his Telkom VS Gaming title following a tightly contested final against Aasim Lamara at Comic Con Cape Town 2026, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Sunday’s finals marked the conclusion of the two-day…
Tinyiko Barbara Ngobeni Nomalanga Joyce Jiyane is a dedicated public servant whose work continues to uplift communities through sport and social development. Guided by a firm belief in dignity and second chances, she has built a career centred on empowering individuals and creating pathways for meaningful change. Born in Carletonville, Khutsong, and raised in Soweto,…
Brümilda Swartbooi The official launch of the Brixton Reservoir and Water Tower on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, marks a major milestone for water security in the City of Johannesburg. Executive Mayor of the City, Cllr Dada Morero, officially launched the reservoir alongside Minister for Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, at the Brixton Reservoir Complex located in Caroline…
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has referred R1.1 billion worth of municipal contracts for civil action, covering cases dating back to 2012. An additional R545 million in contracts was found to be invalid and set aside. Recoveries and financial impact Legal and disciplinary referrals Status of investigations This article is adapted from MSN News reporting,…
The City of Johannesburg has on Tuesday conducted a joint oversight visit to Metro Centre involving the Section 79 Committee, the Department of Development Planning, the Department of Economic Development, and the Joburg Property Company (JPC). The purpose of the oversight visit was to assess the conditions at Metro Centre following recent videos circulating on…
The Miss South Africa Organisation confirms that entries for Miss South Africa 2026 have officially opened today, 28 April 2026, and will close on 17 May 2026. As Miss South Africa enters a new chapter, the 2026 season strengthens the platform’s national role as a movement for leadership, empowerment, and social transformation. Miss South Africa…
The City of Johannesburg, in collaboration with the Scaling Urban Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation in sub-Saharan Africa (SUNCASA) project and its partners, has unveiled anew nature-based eco-filter system aimed at improving water quality in the Jukskei River. Installed in the Upper Jukskei River catchment, the eco-filter system will help address persistent water pollution challenges in the river. These…
Annie Hodes South Africa doesn’t have a mentorship shortage. If anything, there’s no lack of people willing to offer advice. What we do have is a shortage of people prepared to genuinely invest — to open up their world, share their networks, and back someone who doesn’t yet have the access to back themselves. That…
