# Die Departement van Gesondheid en die Wêreldgesondheidsorganisasie, versoek Suid-Afrikaners om kinders en gesinne wat geraak word deur kinderkanker te ondersteun. September is Internasionale Kinderkanker-maand. Sowat 80-persent van alle kinderkankergevalle wêreldwyd kom in lae- en middelinkomstelande voor, maar minder as ‘n derde van die kinders in hierdie lande word gediagnoseer. Die departement se woordvoerder, Foster […]
# Industry experts say brokers play a vital role in helping South Africans navigate climate-related risks. Speaking at Momentum Insure’s webinar ‘Insuring Tomorrow, A Climate-Ready South Africa’, panelists highlighted the need for practical guidance, risk transfer, and education. They warned climate change is testing traditional insurance models, urging adaptation, innovation, and stronger public-private partnerships. Experts […]
# Krieket: Sophie Devine gaan Nieu-Seeland by die een-dag Wêreldbeker vir vroue in Indië en Sri Lanka lei, wat haar vyfde toernooi sal wees. Die Wit Varings het ses spelers in hul groep ingesluit wat vir die eerste keer in hulle 50-boulbeurt Wêreldbeker-toernooi sal speel en vier wat in hulle eerste senior Internasionale Krieketraad-toernooi speel. […]
# The City of Tshwane says several water systems are declining in some parts of the city as water demand increases during this period. The city’s spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo says reservoirs and water resources come under significant pressure, making it vital for everyone to play their part in conserving this precious resource. He says to mitigate the […]
# International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa joined The Hague Group to uphold international law and end Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territories. Addressing Parliament’s Justice Portfolio Committee on the International Court of Justice, Lamola said the initiative, alongside the Madrid Group, seeks an immediate ceasefire, negotiations, and a just peace. He emphasised […]
# The National Shelter Movement of South Africa will attend the fifth World Conference of Women’s Shelters in Sydney from 15 to 18 September. NSMSA will showcase South Africa’s shelter experience, including its Action Learning Shelter Model, and lead the Africa Regional Caucus to strengthen partnerships. National Coordinator for the NSMSA Anisa Moosa says the […]
# The Forum for South Africa has condemned the Department of Home Affairs for spending nearly 80-million-rand in the 2024/2025 financial year on deporting illegal immigrants. FOSA leader, Tebogo Mashilompane, says this money could have been utilised for better things. He says illegal immigrants continue to cross into South Africa almost every day, meaning more […]
# The Health Department, together with the World Health Organisation, are calling on South Africans to support children and families impacted by childhood cancer. September is International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Around 80-percent of all child cancer cases globally occur in low and middle-income countries, yet fewer than a third of children are diagnosed in these countries. […]
# Die DA se Studente-organisasie is sterk gekant teen die voorgestelde wysigings aan die Nasionale Kredietwet, wat opvoedkundige instellings sal bemagtig om studenteskuld by kredietburo’s aan te meld. Die Departement van Handel, Nywerheid en Mededinging hou vol dit is gemik op die versterking van die manier waarop kredietverskaffers, kredietburo’s en verbruikers met mekaar sake doen. […]
