President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Andy Mothibi as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions, effective next month, amid a broader leadership reshuffle at the NPA. Picture Credit: Polity.org.za By Aisha Zardad South Africa — President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Jan Lekgoa “Andy” Mothibi as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP),…
Firefighters continue battling a large blaze in Mossel Bay, with evacuations and safety warnings in place as containment efforts intensify. Picture Credit: Facebook By Aisha Zardad Mossel Bay — Emergency crews continued their fight on Wednesday to contain a large and fast‑moving blaze that has consumed hundreds of hectares of vegetation in and around Mossel…
A 45‑year‑old man has been arrested in the Eastern Cape after his teenage son died from injuries sustained in an alleged assault. Picture Credit: iStock By Aisha Zardad Eastern Cape — Police in the Eastern Cape have arrested a man in connection with the fatal assault of his teenage son, authorities confirmed on Wednesday, as…
Health authorities are urging parents to check baby formula batch numbers following a recall linked to potential safety concerns. Picture Credit: CDC By Aisha Zardad South Africa — Parents and caregivers across South Africa are being urged to carefully check specific infant formula products following a recall that has raised concerns about the potential presence…