# The University of the Western Cape says mental health challenges are on the rise in South Africa including among university students. Professor Matete Madiba says the country is confronted with a mental health paradox that despite widespread psychological distress, only a small fraction of students actually access mental health services. She says the majority of people are adapting, […]
# Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Zolile Williams, will today conduct a high-level oversight visit to flood-affected areas in and around Mthatha, in the OR Tambo District Municipality. Provincial government’s spokesperson, Khuselwa Rantjie says a total of 102 bodies have been recovered across various districts. She says OR Tambo remains the hardest hit with […]
# The University of Pretoria has launched Season 5 of its acclaimed LeadUP Podcast, with the first episode featuring UP alumna Sumarie Greybe. The LeadUP Podcast gives the UP community and the public access to exceptional Tuks alumni and associates, who share some of the secrets of their success and the stories behind their rise to the top. […]
# MANCOSA School of Healthcare says South Africa grapples with deepening social and economic challenges, and mental health must remain a priority. MANCOSA Academic, Precious Buthelezi, says addressing these concerns through targeted support and awareness initiatives will be crucial in enabling individuals and businesses to navigate this evolving landscape with resilience. She says since mid-2022, […]
# The City of Tshwane has announced the appointment of 100 new cleaning personnel who will be officially inducted and deployed across all seven regions. Mayoral committee member for Corporate and Shared Services, Kholofelo Morodi, says the recruits will receive full personal protective equipment and undergo comprehensive induction and training to ensure they are equipped to serve our […]
# City Power board has confirmed that it has already sanctioned a comprehensive review of various media reports and allegations that have surfaced relating to governance, recruitment, procurement, and infrastructure management at the utility. Spokesperson Isaac Mangena says this follows the recent article published by News24, titled Power Connections Nepotism. He says these investigations form part […]
# Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya has welcomed the arrest of three city officials who stand accused of the theft of electrical transformers valued at approximately seven-million-rand. Moya says this development represents a serious and necessary step toward protecting the city’s infrastructure and assets. She says Tshwane had accordingly budgeted 565.4-million-rand for the protection of municipal assets for […]
# The City of Cape Town has welcomed the Western Cape High Court’s decision to reinstitute the interim interdict against extortionists and others who are determined to derail the MyCiTi construction project along Govan Mbeki Road in Philippi. The interdict is effective until April 2026. Mayoral committee member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas, says any […]
# The Gauteng Department of Health says it will remain on high alert following scheduled water supply interruptions that affected health facilities in Johannesburg. Rand Water has commenced with its infrastructure maintenance at Eikenhof, Zwartkopjes and Palmiet pumping stations that will last until 21 of this month. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba says the Helen Joseph […]
