# 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 […]
# The Gauteng Tourism Authority says it is looking forward to showcasing the province’s diverse offerings at the Africa Travel Indaba, which begins in Durban today. The event is being held under the theme, Unlimited Africa. This year’s indaba welcomes over one-thousand-300 exhibitors, delegates from 27 African countries, and over one-thousand-200 vetted international buyers from […]
# Advanced recycling, promoted as a solution to plastic waste, has been widely criticised for failing to deliver real results. Also known as chemical recycling, it refers to a variety of processes used to break plastics into their constituent molecules. The process has been found to have high costs and technical issues. Experts say this […]
# EmpowaEntrepreneur is gearing up to host a two-day summit in Bryanston, Johannesburg, from the 30th of May until the 2nd of June. The event is aimed at helping entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of access to capital. The summit also aims to provide practical guidance, funding insights, and networking opportunities designed to empower business owners […]
# Climate change is significantly impacting bird migration and disrupting their patterns while threatening ecosystems. This is according to wildlife biologist and consultant to the United Nations, Francisco Rilla. He says higher temperatures can remove the threat of food scarcity, leading birds to shorten their migrating routes or not flying back to their original habitat […]
