# The Free State Health Department has confirmed that a 15-year-old girl delivered her baby unassisted in a bathroom at Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein. The teenager reportedly called for help, but nurses allegedly ignored her. Speaking to SABC News, Free State Health Department spokesperson Mondli Mvambi denied negligence, stating that an investigation into the matter […]
# The DA in Gauteng has criticised the provincial Department of Social Development over 1.3-billion-rand in irregular expenditure, with 210-million-rand incurred between April and December 2024. The DA’s Alan Fuchs attributes this to legislative non-compliance, leading to closure of non-profit-organisations and depriving vulnerable residents of essential services. He calls for an inquiry into the department’s […]
# Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane has questioned the transparency for the continued payments of the Covid-19 relief funds to the taxi industry. A sum of 408-million-rand is allocated in the 2025/26 budget. This once-off gratuity aims to assist the remaining 53-thousand-407 qualifying operators yet to receive support. BOSA spokesperson Roger Solomons has […]
# The DA has condemned the Gauteng Education Department’s significantly reduced funding for Schools of Specialisation, slashing the budget from 69.3-million-rand in 2022 to 13-million-rand in 2024, a decrease of over 81-percent. The DA’s Michael Waters warns that this jeopardises efforts to equip learners with critical skills in engineering, biotechnology, and hospitality. He says that […]
# Retired Ethiopian Episcopal Church Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana has described the passing of Pope Francis as a profound loss to humanity. The 88-year-old pontiff died yesterday at his Vatican residence following a stroke and heart failure. Speaking to SABC News, Mpumlwana praised Pope Francis for his accessibility and unwavering commitment to social justice. He highlighted […]
# The DA in Gauteng has called for a speedy investigation into the Tembisa Hospital fire that broke out on Saturday. DA’s Jack Bloom praised the swift patient evacuation but slammed the ongoing lack of accountability for hospital fires. Bloom cites poor occupational health and safety compliance across Gauteng’s public hospitals and urges the appointment […]
# The DA has extended condolences to Catholics worldwide following the death of Pope Francis at age of 88 yesterday. DA leader John Steenhuisen praised the Pope’s progressive leadership and compassion for the marginalised. Steenhuisen noted that Francis, as both head of state of Vatican City and leader of the Holy See, consistently advocated for […]
# Union federation Cosatu has expressed deep concern over the fire at the emergency unit of Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng. It says hospitals must be safe spaces, yet recurring fires, like the one at Charlotte Maxeke in 2021, risk lives and strain resources. The organisation urges the Departments of Health and of Labour to urgently […]
# Transport minister Barbara Creecy has welcomed a reduction in road accidents and fatalities over the Easter Weekend. Preliminary reports indicate that the N1 corridor recorded no fatal crashes. Creecy attributes this to intensified law enforcement and public awareness efforts, but expresses concern over ongoing incidents of drunk driving and attempts to bribe traffic official. […]
