# The Zimbabwean government has admitted that it cannot eradicate cholera. This follows 11 confirmed deaths in the latest outbreak since November. Health experts have meanwhile argued that the disease is preventable and can be eliminated, but cite a lack of political will. Health minister Douglas Mombeshora says there are plans to prevent the disease […]
# The City of Tshwane has deployed metro police to patrol Pretoria’s Moot area amid rising cable theft, which is causing prolonged power outages. The latest incident in Moregloed left residents without electricity for over ten days. Spokesperson Lindela Mashigo says law enforcement will monitor hotspot areas, while efforts to prevent vandalism continue. Ward councillor […]
# Municipal unions are challenging a Labour Court ruling that partly supported the City of Tshwane’s refusal to implement wage increases in 2021 and 2023. The court granted an exemption for the 2023 increase and sent the 2021 matter back to the bargaining council. Unions say the ruling undermines collective bargaining and empowers employers to […]
# The Western Cape government has urged Parkwood backyard dwellers to register on the City of Cape Town’s housing list. A planned housing project in neighbouring Ottery could deliver up to four-thousand-500 residential opportunities, including fully subsidised units. Provincial government spokesperson Melchior Botes has urged residents to ensure they are on the housing demand database […]
# The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has launched 63 new and replacement mobile clinics to serve rural and remote communities. The 119-million-rand investment includes six clinics for school health services. Operating across five rural districts, the clinics provide vaccinations, chronic medication, and screenings. Designed with input from frontline nurses, the vehicles feature […]
# The United Nations World Meteorological Organisation is warning that Africa faces escalating climate threats, including deadly floods, extreme heat, and persistent droughts. In 2024, the continent experienced one of its warmest years since records began over 120 years ago. The organisation says floods, heatwaves and droughts forced 700-thousand people out of their homes across Africa […]
# Reach For A Dream has celebrated over 800 nurses from partner hospitals across South Africa, who help make dreams come true for children living with life-threatening illnesses. Monday was International Nurses Day. The organisation says the nurses received a certificate of appreciation, a delicious Krispy Kreme doughnut, and a BioNike care package. Reach For […]
# AfriForum has submitted a formal objection to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s proposed 100-billion-rand Transformation Fund. The group criticised its race-based criteria and funding model. Spokesperson Ernst van Zyl argues that the plan, which requires businesses to contribute three-percent of net profit after tax promotes racial exclusion and risks corruption. AfriForum has […]
# The Gauteng High Court’s deputy judge president Roland Sutherland, has proposed three solutions to address the shortage of resources and staff in the courts. He stressed the need for additional judges to alleviate the strain on the judicial system, particularly in dispute resolution. Speaking at the Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr and Ciarb Dispute Resolution Marketplace […]
