# Eskom has launched its Winter Safety Campaign in Ivory Park, Gauteng, to raise awareness about the safe use of electricity as winter approaches. The campaign aims to address transformer overloads, illegal connections, and meter tampering, which pose risks to lives and property. Eskom is educating the public on energy efficiency, tariff changes, and infrastructure […]
# Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, will unveil refurbished infrastructure and new medical equipment at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital today. The department’s spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says the upgrades include ICU beds, an MRI scanner, CT scanner, and a Cath lab. He says the aim is to reduce waiting times and enhance […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has welcomed the High Court in Pretoria’s decision to block the Board of Healthcare Funders from offering watered-down medical aid alternatives to the National Health Insurance. The court ruled such options fail to meet prescribed minimum benefits under South African law. COSATU’s Zanele Sabela says these alternatives would […]
# The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development has warned that new tariffs imposed by major economies could harm global growth and affect vulnerable countries. UNCTAD secretary-general, Rebeca Grynspan, emphasised that trade must not become another source of instability, however, it should encourage global growth and development. The organisation urges dialogue and negotiation to […]
# Gauteng Speaker Morakane Mosupyoe has congratulated National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza on her historic election as President of the Africa Group at the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Uzbekistan. Mosupyoe hailed Didiza’s win as a proud moment for South Africa, especially ahead of hosting the G20. She said the appointment reflects global trust in […]
# Maintenance on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel is projected to conclude by late April, following unforeseen delays. Initially scheduled for completion by 31 March, the extension was due to technical challenges and adverse weather conditions. The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority has finalised work on the South African segment, while the Lesotho Highlands Development Agency […]
# Various policing agencies have been encouraged to adopt data-driven practices as a socio-economic approach to fight crime. Speaking at the Police Summit in Kempton Park, president Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised that using data to identify connections between crime needs modern technology in law enforcement, better collaboration among agencies, and stronger ethics within the SAPS. He […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for an end to corruption within the South African Police Service and the society. Speaking at the Police Summit today, Ramaphosa emphasised on accountability, ethical behavior, and integrity. Ramaphosa called for professionalising the police, improving recruitment, and training to address systemic deficiencies and build public trust. He emphasised the […]
# Police minister Senzo Mchunu says the three-day Police Summit in Kempton Park will focus on ensuring efficiency in action by optimising South Africa’s policing potential. He emphasised that the Police Ministry aims to achieve measurable outcomes with the ultimate goal of reducing crime in South Africa throughout the year:
