insert_link South Africa In S.A, Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has warned against bringing guns near schoolchildren In S.A, Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has warned against bringing guns near schoolchildren, citing potential anxiety for learners and teachers. Four arrests have been made following the intimidation of staff and learners at Matsediso Primary School. Makaneta stressed the importance of mediation to amicably resolve the family feud that spilled into the school, ensuring the children's well-being: todayAugust 7, 2024 44
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s The National Student Financial Aid Scheme administrator has called for enhanced stakeholder engagement South Africa's National Student Financial Aid Scheme administrator Freeman Nomvalo has called for enhanced stakeholder engagement and system modernisation to improve operations. In a media briefing, Nomvalo says improved communication and collaboration with universities, students, and other partners are essential to resolve administrative challenges and streamline the financial aid process. He added the scheme is setting up registers for irregular expenditure: todayAugust 7, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa ANC national executive committee has unveiled plans for two new one-stop border posts The ANC national executive committee has unveiled plans for two new one-stop border posts to facilitate trade and enhance border security. These measures aim to support the African Continental Free Trade Area by easing the movement of goods and intercepting illegal imports. During a media briefing on the last day of the lekgotla in Boksburg, the NEC member Njabulo Nzuza reported progress on implementing eight key policy recommendations to improve […] todayAugust 7, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa National Union of Mineworkers of South Africa Credits Eskom Workers for 70% Energy Availability Factor The National Union of Mineworkers of South Africa says Eskom workers are the main contributors to the power utility's energy availability factor of 70-percent, not management. NUMSA’s, Thapelo Malekutu says the union also acknowledges the intervention and commitment made by minister of Electricity Kgosientso Ramokgopa. Malekutu says the working class needs such leaders in these difficult times: todayAugust 7, 2024 26
insert_link Health / Medical National Health Laboratory Service in South Africa has begun restoring its critical IT services The National Health Laboratory Service in South Africa has begun restoring its critical IT services following a recent cyberattack. Critical services, including laboratory registration and results processing, are being returned online in phases. Healthcare professionals can now access patient results through the NHLS laboratory web results viewer, improving efficiency and reducing backlogs. The laboratory’s spokesperson Mzi Gcukumana says they are safeguarding their IT assets and resuming full-service delivery amid ongoing […] todayAugust 6, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Cosatu Applauds NEHAWU for Settlement with South African Bureau of Standards S.A Union federation Cosatu has applauded the National Education, Health, and Allied Workers Union on settling with the South African Bureau of Standards. Nehawu had protested for two weeks to dispute the new payment structure implemented at the bureau, as well as claims that executive management had benefitted from a pay increase. Cosatu’s, Zanele Sabela, says the agreement reached will benefit workers greatly: todayAugust 6, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa The Department of Water and Sanitation will support municipalities to improve water and sanitation services In S.A, The Department of Water and Sanitation will support municipalities to improve water and sanitation services. Minister Pemmy Majodina stated the department will visit all provinces to review progress with existing improvement plans and assist in developing new ones. She emphasised the department will continue allocating grants to enhance infrastructure reliability and capacity: todayAugust 6, 2024 32
insert_link South Africa In S.A, The Department of Water and Sanitation will support municipalities to improve water and sanitation services In.S.A, The Department of Water and Sanitation will support municipalities to improve water and sanitation services. Minister Pemmy Majodina stated the department will visit all provinces to review progress with existing improvement plans and assist in developing new ones. She emphasised the department will continue allocating grants to enhance infrastructure reliability and capacity: todayAugust 6, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s AfriForum calls for an integrated, community-focused approach to prevent water crises South Africa's AfriForum calls for an integrated, community-focused approach to prevent water crises. The organisation's head of environmental affairs Lambert de Klerk has acknowledged Water and Sanitation minister Pemmy Majodina’s stance on municipal responsibilities, but emphasises the department's crucial role. He advocates for stronger coordination between national, provincial, and local authorities to ensure effective water service delivery across South Africa: todayAugust 6, 2024 19