Word “Cancer” under reading magnifying glass. 1 minute Tygerberg Hospital in the Western Cape has urged the public to be vigilant about sun protection especially during the hot holiday season. A dermatologist at Tygerberg Hospital, Barbara van der Westhuizen, says they treat about a thousand skin cancer patients annually. She says skin cancer remains a…
Healthcare equipment 1 minute The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has urged the public to make safety a priority and to support healthcare workers, by reducing preventable emergencies during the busy festive season. Spokesperson for the Department of Health and Wellness Dwayne Evans says the festive season is a time for celebration, but…
police badge 1 minute The Hawk’s Serious Organised Crime Investigation has charged two men with the murder of their accomplice and a police officer. Joseph Mjozi Makhubele and Bongani Wilson Mabena appeared in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate Court for the October 2022 murder of the police officer. And now they face additional charges for killing their…
Adopt-a-pet 1 minute The National Council of SPCAs has embarked on a campaign to encourage the public to choose adoption instead of shopping for pets. The campaign which is called ADOPTIM seeks to raise awareness about the emotional benefits of having a domestic pet. The council says every year thousands of animals across South Africa…
Person blows into a breathalyzer to confirm there is no alcohol in his system 3 minutes Deputy Transport Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa says drunken driving and reckless pedestrians are among the contributing factors to the high number of road fatalities. Hlengwa joined law enforcement agencies at a roadblock at the Marianhill Toll Plaza in Durban. Major…
An entrance to an underground mine. 1 minute While many celebrate the festive season, MACUA-WAMUA and other humanitarian organisations have called on faith-based leaders and organisations to show spiritual solidarity with the remaining miners underground in Stilfontein in the North West. The organisations say the situation in Stilfontein echoes the horrors of Marikana, where 34…
Shack fire aftermath 1 minute Residents of Wag ‘n Bietjie informal settlement whose shacks were gutted by a fire at Nomzamo, near Strand, have pleaded with the authorities to assist them to rebuild their lives. One person died in the fire that broke out early this morning. More than 50 structures have been destroyed and…
Young pupils in uniforms on the first day of school 1 minute Some shoppers in Durban are thinking ahead and are already making purchases ahead of the new school year. They say they want a stress-free entry into the new year. Nelly Khubheka is urging other parents to be responsible with their cash. “It’s Christmas…
Ambulance parked off 1 minute Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has expressed concern at the increase in the number of medical emergencies in the province this festive season. Nkomo-Ralehoko was visiting the Gauteng Emergency Medical Service operations centre in Midrand north of Johannesburg to assess medical emergency responses since the beginning of the festive season….
Traffic on a freeway 1 minute Traffic is currently flowing freely on the N1 from Gauteng to Limpopo but authorities say they expect traffic volumes to increase as people make last minute trips to Christmas destinations. The Gauteng Traffic Police says it has its officers are out in large numbers to ensure the safety of…
