A medical doctor with a stethoscope in his hand. The National Healthcare Professionals Association has called for urgent reforms to the operations of the regulatory bodies of private medical schemes. This follows the findings by the Section 59 Investigation Panel looking into allegations of racial discrimination by medical schemes against black healthcare providers. The panel…
Fire destroys informal settlement The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance has dispatched disaster response teams to assist residents affected by the fire at Dakota Informal Settlement in Isipingo, south of Durban. Scores of families have been left destitute after a fire broke-out during the early hours of this morning. Fire at Dakota informal settlement in…
A picture of a court hearing form with investigation written at the top together with a gavel, block, pen and glasses The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) says it is actively working to find ways to ensure the safety of officials handling sensitive investigations and cases in municipalities. This follows a series of incidents…
A woman cups her hands over her face as a depiction of depression. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) says SA has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. It says companies need wellness programmes to support employees’ mental health. According to Sadag, South Africa has one of the highest suicide…
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing allegations of sexual harassment against the Judge President Selby Mbenenge of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court continues. Live proceedings below:
Illicit cigarettes and drugs confiscated by JMPD. Former Johannesburg Metro Police Department(JMPD) police chief and current advisor to the MMC for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg, David Tembe, says the department will look into allegations that a drug syndicate operating in Gauteng has infiltrated the judiciary, SAPS and the Metro Police. These claims…
[FILE IMAGE]: Cape Fur seals. A young South African fur seal is receiving treatment at uShaka Marine World in Durban, after five fishhooks had to be removed from his mouth. The little fellow, nicknamed Captain Hook ,apparently developed a taste for the fishing bait used by fishermen at Amanzimtoti, south of Durban. Veterinarian, Francois Lampen,…
Handcuffs and fingerprints. A 40-year-old foreign national has been arrested in Bloemfontein in the Free State following the discovery of drugs and equipment with an estimated street value of over R100,000. During a routine patrol in the CBD, police stopped and searched the suspect’s car. Officers transported the suspect to Park Road Police Station for…
An abacus or counting frame used to teach children mathematics. The Mega Maths festival currently underway at the University of the Western Cape is providing a platform to celebrate mathematics as a language of opportunity, connection and economic growth. The festival will convene learners, educators, researchers, students, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the country…
A glass being filled with water from a tap. The Midvaal Local municipality in Gauteng has invested over R1.2 million to install an automated system to protect its water system from waterborne diseases. Midvaal Mayoral Spokesperson Idah Satikhe says the Chlorine Dosing System will ensure that the water supplied to residents is safe to drink….
