Municpalities in South Africa presented at an inquiry into the water crisis

Municipalities in South Africa's Gauteng Province were given an opportunity to present to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) - on the second day of the Inquiry into the water crisis in the province on Wednesday. The SAHRC launched the public inquiry following a massive influx of comm…

 WHO provides latest update on Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided the latest update on the Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain, with cases confirmed in both the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Health officials warn that the outbreak is expanding into urban areas, with growing concern over c…

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa, Ramaphosa, Chivayo and arrests

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has for the first time addressed the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which seeks to extend his term to 2030 and replace the popular vote with a parliamentary system. The 90-day public consultation process has now closed, with Parliament set to r…

South African civil society cautions over revised White Paper

Civil society organisations are raising alarm over South Africa's revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, warning it could further marginalise undocumented migrants and restrict access to essential services like healthcare. The concerns follow Cabinet's approval of t…

Refugees and migrants forced to sleep outside police station in Durban, South Africa

The Congolese Solidarity Campaign has raised concern over refugees and migrants in South Africa's coastal city of Durban, many of whom were turned away from shelters yesterday and forced to spend the night outside the Durban Central Police Station. Mpho Sithole spoke to President of the Congolese S…

Calls for science-led action on Ebola outbreak

The African People's Convention has called for urgent, science-led action on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, backing warnings from Salim Abdool Karim. The party is urging stronger border screening, surveillance and public awareness to prevent a local outbreak.…

Oxfam warns ebola outbreak in the DRC worse on the ground

Humanitarian organisation Oxfam warns the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is worse on the ground, with undetected cases and late treatment. It says without urgent funding, efforts to contain the virus and save lives could be severely compromised. Mpho Sithole spoke to Robert …

Concern growing about adolescent mental health

Concern is growing about adolescent mental health at the 79th World Health Assembly. At Lives in the Balance 2026, convened by the Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health, the focus is on turning evidence into action through investment, policy reform and accessible services. Mpho Sithols …

Many South African's turning to entrepreneurship

Amid rising youth unemployment, many young South Africans are turning to entrepreneurship. Fortkopi Print, founded in 2020, provides custom apparel and helps emerging entrepreneurs launch clothing brands, supporting local economic growth. Mpho Sithole spoke to Fortkopi Print founder, Elvis Boom abo…

 UNHCR calls for inclusion of refugees and people at risk of statelessness

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has called for universal inclusion of refugees, stateless persons and people at risk of statelessness. The agency together with the World Bank, convened  a high-level session at the ID4Africa 2026 Annual General Meeting in Abidjan, bringing together government represent…