South Africa's (SA) Department of Home Affairs (DHA), has introduced a temporary visa concession for individuals affected by airspace closures arising from ongoing instability in the Middle East and Gulf region.

The directive, which was issued on March 23rd , provides short-term relief for affected foreign nationals and airline crew who are unable to travel due to current disruptions.

 Thuto Ngobeni has the report.

South Africa's (SA) Department of Home Affairs (DHA), has introduced a temporary visa concession for individuals affected by airspace closures arising from ongoing instability in the Middle East and Gulf region.
The directive, which was issued on March 23rd , provides short-term relief for affected foreign nationals and airline crew who are unable to travel due to current disruptions.
&nbsp;Thuto Ngobeni has the report.

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SA offers temporary visa for Middle East airspace disruptions

A Malawi hospital has been accredited with a 98% accreditation from the Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa, making it the next go-to hospital in the region.

The accreditation means that the hospital complies with internationally recognised standards aligned with the principles of the International Society for Quality in Health Care. The hospital is the first in the country to receive such a recognition.

 Sisi Segalo has more on the story.

A Malawi hospital has been accredited with a 98% accreditation from the Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa, making it the next go-to hospital in the region.
The accreditation means that the hospital complies with internationally recognised standards aligned with the principles of the International Society for Quality in Health Care. The hospital is the first in the country to receive such a recognition.
&nbsp;Sisi Segalo has more on the story.

Malawi hospital gets 98% accreditation from Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa

Tundu Lissu, leader of CHADEMA, Tanzania's largest opposition party, has now spent a year in prison facing treason charges that could carry the death penalty.

He was arrested in April 2025, accused of inciting efforts to disrupt the October 2025 elections, allegations that led to his party being barred from participating. Yesterday, CHADEMA held a virtual memorial, turning what could have been a sombre occasion into a powerful rallying call for democratic resistance.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Chadema Spokesperson, Brenda Rupiah.

Tundu Lissu, leader of CHADEMA, Tanzania's largest opposition party, has now spent a year in prison facing treason charges that could carry the death penalty.
He was arrested in April 2025, accused of inciting efforts to disrupt the October 2025 elections, allegations that led to his party being barred from participating. Yesterday, CHADEMA held a virtual memorial, turning what could have been a sombre occasion into a powerful rallying call for democratic resistance.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Chadema Spokesperson, Brenda Rupiah.

CHADEMA questions treason charges faced by party leader, Lissu

Tundu Lissu, leader of CHADEMA, has now spent exactly one year in detention since his arrest on 9 April 2025.

 Reports indicate that he has been held in solitary confinement and isolation, conditions that his legal team and international observers have condemned as a violation of human rights.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Political Analyst, Dr Albanie Marcossy.

Tundu Lissu, leader of CHADEMA, has now spent exactly one year in detention since his arrest on 9 April 2025.
&nbsp;Reports indicate that he has been held in solitary confinement and isolation, conditions that his legal team and international observers have condemned as a violation of human rights.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to Political Analyst, Dr Albanie Marcossy.

SA offers temporary visa for Middle East airspace disruptions

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