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  • The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) has officially classified the recent wave of severe weather across South Africa as a national disaster. The decision comes after a relentless onslaught of heavy rainfall, gale-force winds, and snowfall that has battered multiple provinces since early May. A Nationwide Crisis Since 4 May, a series of volatile weather…

  • According to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, the number of individuals identified as contacts for the hantavirus has increased to 97. The Minister confirmed these figures during an interview with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) News. The Department of Health is currently collaborating with the World Health Organization (WHO) to trace cases locally. This hantavirus…

  • The South African jazz world is currently buzzing with a massive scandal involving the beloved musician Mandisi Dyantyis. A man named Anda Njeza recently went to Facebook to drop some shocking claims, alleging that Dyantyis has been in a secret relationship with his wife throughout their entire marriage. Even more surprising was the claim that…

  • The MV Hondius cruise ship has become the center of a significant health scare following a hantavirus outbreak that has claimed three lives. Health officials are particularly concerned because they suspect the infection involves the Andes strain, which is rare for its ability to spread directly between humans. As the ship docked in the Canary…

  • As we prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA has expressed confidence that this yearโ€™s edition will be like no other. History will be made with three separate opening ceremonies held across the three host nations: Mexico, Canada, and the United States. For decades, the World Cup has been a celebration of unity and…

  • Dua Lipa is reportedly suing Samsung for using her photo on television packaging without her approval or permission. The pop star has filed a $15 million lawsuit against the tech giant, alleging that it used her image on boxes for various television models sold across the United States. According to the lawsuit, filed on Friday…

  • One passenger from a cruise ship struck by a hantavirus outbreak has developed symptoms while being transported to France, according to the French Prime Minister. Prime Minister Sรฉbastien Lecornu stated that the French national began showing symptoms during a chartered flight from Tenerife to Paris. Consequently, all five individuals evacuated from the MV Hondius were…

  • One of South Africaโ€™s long standing publications and media houses has shut down, publishing its final edition on May 10, 2026. City Press was founded in 1982 and owned by the major media group Media24. Since its inception, it remained a backbone for the Black middle class, a community seeking representation, dignity, and a platform…

  • May 8, 2026 – The CDC has officially activated its Emergency Operations Center at Level 3 to manage a targeted response to a hantavirus cluster. This designation streamlines resources for state and local health departments to monitor potential exposure. Key Outbreak Details The response centers on the Andes strain of hantavirus, identified among passengers of…

  • Shakira is officially back to reclaim her title as the “Queen of World Cups.” The Colombian superstar has announced her newest anthem, “Dai Dai,” featuring Nigerian Afrobeats giant Burna Boy. Set to soundtrack the 2026 FIFA World Cup across North America, the track marks Shakiraโ€™s triumphant return to the global football stage. Fast Facts: “Dai…