insert_link South AfricaGauteng Health Committee Commends Cancer Care Workers Amid Resource Shortages In South africa, Gauteng legislature’s portfolio committee on Health and Wellness has praised healthcare workers for their dedication in providing cancer care despite facing severe resource shortages. During an in-depth assessment of cancer treatment facilities, the committee stressed the need for more staff, better infrastructure, and resources to meet the increasing demand. The committee’s chairperson, Ezra Letsoalo acknowledged the ongoing challenges but commended healthcare workers for their tireless efforts under […] today25 October, 2024
insert_link South AfricaS.A’s Deputy president convenes second meeting of the Government of National Unity Clearing House Mechanism S.A's Deputy president Paulus Mashatile has convened the second meeting of the Government of National Unity Clearing House Mechanism, a platform established by president Cyril Ramaphosa to resolve policy disagreements and any disputes within the ten-member government of national unity. Mashatile's spokesperson, Keith Khoza says it was agreed that the Secretariat should consolidate the views and enrich the Terms of Reference and that further deliberations must continue concerning the BELA […] today25 October, 2024
insert_link South AfricaJohannesburg Water is appealing to residents to become water ambassadors Johannesburg Water is appealing to residents to become water ambassadors as reservoir levels are near depletion. The utility warns that water-saving efforts are critical to prevent a potential crisis. Spokesperson, Nombuso Shabalala, says alongside reducing usage, the entity is tackling water losses caused by leaks and vandalism. She has urged residents to adopt sustainable practices to protect the city’s water supply: today25 October, 2024
insert_link South AfricaGOOD Party in S.A is demanding a zero-tolerance approach On Chris Brown’s entry The GOOD Party in S.A is demanding a zero-tolerance approach regarding United States artist Chris Brown's entry into South Africa. They urged Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber to declare him undesirable, given his criminal conviction for assaulting Rihanna, which has resulted in bans from the UK, Canada, and potential refusals in Australia and New Zealand. The party’s Kaden Arguile urges the government to take action that aligns with its […] today25 October, 2024
insert_link Health / MedicalDA In Gauteng Pushes for Private Health Sector Involvement to Save Public Cancer Patients South Africa's DA in Gauteng says it will continue to press for the urgent involvement of the private health sector to save the lives of cancer patients in public hospitals. Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko revealed that despite two-thousand-652 cancer patients on the waiting list for radiation therapy, 511-million-rand of the budget for urgent cancer cases has been unspent since April last year. The DA’s Jack Bloom says the MEC’s excuse […] today25 October, 2024
insert_link South AfricaTwo accused linked to the Lusikisiki mass killings will apply for bail on 29 October Two accused linked to the Lusikisiki mass killings will apply for bail on 29 October. Zenande Paya and Mawethu Nomdlembu, who were arrested in Flagstaff, appeared in the Lusikisiki Magistrates' Court today on charges of illegal firearm possession and ammunition in connection with the murders of 18 people in Ngobozana village. The National Prosecuting Authority's Luxolo Tyali says the other four accused have abandoned their bail applications: today25 October, 2024
insert_link EntertainmentSA’s Home Affairs Ministry addresses immigration violations South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has confirmed the cancellation of documents belonging to Chidimma Adetshina's mother. Schreiber told the SABC that Adetshina, now Miss Universe Nigeria, is not guilty of immigration violations, as she was an infant. Adetshina withdrew from the Miss SA pageant amid scrutiny over her citizenship. today24 October, 2024
insert_link South AfricaEFF has welcomed the consumer price inflation figures released by Statistics South Africa In S.A, the EFF has welcomed the consumer price inflation figures released by Statistics South Africa, indicating a further decline from 4.4-percent in August to 3.8-percent in September. This marks the lowest inflation rate since March 2021. The EFF’s, Leigh-Ann Mathys, says this confirms the inflationary pressures faced by the country are not demand-driven, but a result of economic and global challenges that require a different monetary policy approach: Meanwhile, […] today24 October, 2024
insert_link South AfricaDA Calls on Police Minister to Introduce Body Cameras for Police in KwaZulu-Natal The DA in KwaZulu-Natal is calling on Police minister Senzo Mchunu to urgently explore the use of body cameras to monitor police-public interactions. The minister has revealed that 107 suspects were killed by the KZN police between July 2023 and July 2024, while only one police officer was arrested after these deaths. The DA’s, Mzamo Billy, says deadly force by the police should not be regarded as an acceptable way […] today24 October, 2024
