insert_link South Africa Cosatu Hails Ramaphosa’s Signing of Railway Safety Bill S.A Union Cosatu welcomes president Cyril Ramaphosa’s assenting of the Railway Safety Bill, saying this is a long overdue and important piece of legislation. The new law provides for the regulation of railway safety and the continued existence of the Railway Safety Regulator. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says they welcome the progressive objectives and provisions of the Bill, that seek to overhaul the often-weak health and safety provisions governing the […] todayDecember 6, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa In South Africa: Grade R Learner Dies After Snack Incident in Soweto S.A's Gauteng Education Department has confirmed the death of a Grade R learner from Dumezweni Primary in Diepkloof, Soweto, while three other learners were taken to hospital with similar symptoms after consuming snacks. Department spokesperson Steve Mabona says MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed condolences to the family and wished the sick learners a speedy recovery: Meanwhile, the City of Tshwane has initiated a spaza shop registration outreach across […] todayNovember 22, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa Build One South Africa Warns Eskom’s 36% Tariff Hike Could Endanger Low-Income Households Build One South Africa says Eskom’s proposed 36-percent electricity tariff increase could force low-income households to turn to unsafe energy alternatives, putting their health and safety at risk. The party has deployed representatives to energy regulator, Nersa’s public hearings nationwide to express their opposition to the increase. BOSA spokesperson, Roger Solomons, argues the tariff increase will exacerbate inequality and threaten the survival of small businesses: todayNovember 20, 2024 19
insert_link World World Health Organisation says reports of an Israeli raid on a hospital in northern Gaza are “deeply disturbing”. The head of the World Health Organisation says reports of an Israeli raid on a hospital in northern Gaza are "deeply disturbing". Director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus said he had "lost touch" with personnel at the hospital since reports of the raid emerged. Tarik Jasarevic, a spokesperson for WHO, told Sky News the situation remains very unclear, with reports of hostilities and evacuation orders. The Israel Defence Force stormed the Kamal Adwan […] todayOctober 28, 2024 13