# Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director-general Jean Kaseya says Africa should have tangible solutions in sustaining its healthcare system. This comes as the G20 Healthcare Summit in Johannesburg emphasises the need for Africa-centric solutions, following the end to US donations. Speaking to SABC News, he called for increased domestic resources, and enhanced […]
# Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo says he remains undeterred amid a Special Investigating Unit probe into alleged irregularities surrounding a 79-million-rand office lease awarded to Mowana Properties. Addressing media alongside senior officials, Letsoalo dismissed the allegations as attacks stemming from his efforts to recover billions lost to fraud. He emphasised that the investigation […]
# Magalies Water has reduced water hyacinth coverage in Hartbeespoort dam to 10.48-percent, a major win in its Water Resource Management Plan. Working with the Department of Water and Sanitation, Magalies Water says it used advanced strategies, including nano-bubble technology, to curb the invasive plant. Despite past coverage exceeding 25-percent, the Rustenburg-based utility says its […]
# National reading campaign, Nal’iBali has condemned sexual assault allegations against one of its reading campaign practitioners of a Grade 3 learner at Braamfischerville Primary School last month . The official has been suspended and arrested. The Gauteng Education Department has since cut ties with Nal’iBali. The organisation’s child protection officer Sibongiseni Blose told SABC […]
# City of Tshwane technicians are nearing completion of repairs at Brakfontein Substation, which was damaged by fire on 3 April. Spokesperson Lindela Mashigo says five of eight panels have passed safety tests, but the remaining faulty panels are delaying full restoration. Mashigo says power can’t be switched on until all panels are safe and […]
# South African National Parks is urging Easter weekend visitors to the Kruger National Park to book online in advance due to expected high volumes from this coming weekend. SANParks spokesperson, JP Louw, says gate quotas and time slots will be enforced, and extra officials will monitor speeding and conduct. Louw stressed that vehicles without […]
# Parliament’s Defence and Military Veterans Portfolio Committee says investor confidence is at risk due to weakened security. Chairperson Dakota Legoete highlighted a 50-billion-rand funding loss to the South African Defence Force over 15-years, calling it a constitutional concern. Legoete told Newzroom Afrika that a strong defence force is key to safety and economic growth. […]
# The G20 meeting on healthcare systems in Africa, held in Johannesburg, will launch a strategic public-private partnership to boost local pharmaceutical manufacturing. As this year’s G20 host, South Africa is spotlighting Africa’s healthcare security and less reliance on external markets for pharmaceutical resources. President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his role as African Union Pandemic Response […]
# The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has reiterated calls to service providers to submit claims promptly, as the next payment is due Thursday. NSFAS spokesperson Ishmael Mnisi says delays in data submission could affect verification and payouts. Mnisi emphasised the commitment to resolving outstanding claims, stating it is crucial to maintain stable living conditions […]
