Daniel Nanle, a resident of Kawel community in Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, described the tragic killing of his pregnant sister by gunmen during an attack on a Primary Health Centre. The incident occurred on Sunday night when the assailants attacked the community while residents were asleep, resulting in the deaths of 22 individuals, according to Daily Trust.

Residents of Burutu in Delta State, Nigeria, have taken to the streets in protest over a worsening healthcare crisis following the death of a pregnant woman at a local hospital, according to Tori.ng. The report says tensions have erupted in the community, with angry residents taking what was described as an unusual step to draw attention to the deteriorating state of medical services in the area. The demonstration reflects growing frustration over access to adequate healthcare.

Refugees living outside the Home Affairs office in Durban fear renewed confrontation following the death of Bienvenue Munga, who had been receiving treatment for tuberculosis. According to IOL, his death has renewed concern about the conditions facing refugees camped at the site. The community also fears another clash with the group March and March, as tensions in the area continue to rise.

Recent research findings have raised alarm among health authorities in South Africa due to a disturbing spike in the rate of Fetal Alcohol Disorder. This increase has prompted concerns regarding public health and the need for effective interventions to address the issue.

Tori.ng reports that a dispute over land described as a family's sole livelihood in Osun State escalated after a son allegedly took extreme measures; the outlet characterizes the incident as a dark and devastating turn, but available details do not specify injuries, arrests, motive beyond the dispute, or exact measures taken.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has urged women to leave abusive marriages rather than endure domestic violence, saying gender-based violence must not be tolerated. According to The Citizen, she implored women to prioritise their survival over societal expectations and the pressure to remain in harmful relationships. Her remarks add to ongoing calls in South Africa for stronger action against GBV, which remains a pervasive national crisis affecting thousands of women and children each year.