South Africa===Gauteng

South Africa===Gauteng is experiencing a significant increase in malaria cases and deaths, with 414 confirmed cases and 11 deaths in the first three months of 2026. This poses a public health risk to its residents.

The South Africa===Gauteng provincial government has successfully regularized the status of its Crime Prevention Wardens, known as AmaPanyaza, making their operations lawful. This is expected to enhance public safety and strengthen law enforcement capacity within South Africa===Gauteng.

South Africa===Gauteng is one of the provinces where illegal mining and gang violence are particularly prevalent, leading to people being chased from their homes. The South Africa===South African National Defence Force will be deployed here to help restore security.

South Africa===Gauteng province, which includes Johannesburg, is one of the primary areas for the initial deployment of 550 soldiers to combat crime and illegal mining. This deployment is expected to last until the end of April.

The strain of foot-and-mouth disease detected in the Gouda outbreak was linked to viruses circulating in South Africa===Gauteng, indicating a potential source of the infection.