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Consumers urged to join Opt-Out Registry

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The Gauteng Office of Consumer Affairs has encouraged consumers to register on the national Opt-Out Registry to block unsolicited telemarketing calls, SMSs and emails from businesses.

Pioneering liquid nitrogen procedure saves teen’s leg

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In a South African first, a surgeon based in Centurion has successfully performed a groundbreaking hip and limb salvage operation using a liquid nitrogen dipping technique, potentially opening new treatment options for patients with certain orthopaedic cancers.

Parliament approves government spending budget

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The National Assembly has passed the Division of Revenue Bill and the Special Appropriation Bill, which were tabled by the Minister of Finance in February as part of the national Budget.

Regional cooperation in action: Why the Lesotho Highlands Water Project matters

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As South Africa confronts long-term water security challenges, few projects illustrate the power of regional cooperation as clearly as the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). Rooted in a treaty signed between South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho in 1986, the LHWP stands as a flagship example of how shared natural resources can be harnessed for mutual benefit.