CAPRISA raises concerns over US withdrawal from WHO

1 minute The Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) has voiced concerns following the United States’ decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). The announcement was made by the newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump on Monday, citing alleged mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and other health crises…

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Stilfontein illegal miners receiving medical attention: SAPS

Police seen at Shaft 11 in Stilfontein, North West. 1 minute Police have refuted claims that they are not willing to admit to hospital the recently resurfaced illegal mineworkers in Stilfontein, North West. The Stilfontein Solidarity Committee earlier released a statement saying some illegal miners who were recently retrieved need immediate healthcare and should not be…

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Heatwave sweeps across Western Cape

A person cooling himself off with water. 1 minute The Weather Service has issued a warning of extremely hot weather conditions across the Western Cape. City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management Centre spokesperson Charlotte Powell says the warning is in place until Wednesday. She has urged the public to exercise measures to protect themselves…

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