A hospital ward. 2 minutes The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has called on government to reconsider the proposed budget allocations for the healthcare sector. The association argues that the budget is inadequate and will not effectively address the ongoing crisis in the sector. In his budget speech on Wednesday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced…
Kapesa is a multi-award-winner which has propelled him to become the most sought-after dance teacher and trainer in schools and community clubs. EACH time Terence Kapesa walked off a podium at an awards ceremony as the Best Dancer or Choreographer, the next thing would be reprofiling himself for a better placement in his forthcoming production….
Doctors in the Eastern Cape have also called on the government to prioritise their safety at public hospitals. 2 minutes Doctors in Eastern Cape are calling on the provincial government to address staff shortages that continue to plague the Department. The public sector doctors and nurses say they are overburdened amid a shortage of staff…
Cars are seen on display at a showroom of a Nissan dealership in Melrose, South Africa, 16 July 2024. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo Global automakers like Ford, Volkswagen, BMW and Toyota manufacture models in South Africa for both the local and European markets. Britain and the European Union jointly consume 46% of the vehicles the country…
Murder case graphic. 1 minute The five people accused of the murder of a police officer in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, have been remanded in custody. The five were arrested after police Lieutenant-Colonel Piet Pretorius was shot and killed in Ermelo last week. Pretorius was ambushed by gunmen while on duty and the state vehicle he was…
2 minutes A Bloemfontein-based security company has reported an increase in house break-ins and opportunistic crimes across the Free State during the festive season. Defensor General Manager Gavin Benbrook said many families returned from holidays to find their homes broken into, often because valuable assets were left unsecured. “The trend this year, we have seen…
African Bank Soweto Marathon runners. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) is warning residents and commuters to plan ahead for Saturday’s African Bank Soweto Marathon, as several roads will be affected. The marathon will feature 42km, 21km, and 10km distances. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says officers will be on the ground to manage traffic during…
SA Police Service vehicle used in arrests of illegal miners Five suspected illegal miners have been arrested at Atok and Ga-Phasha villages outside Burgersfort in Limpopo. Police spokesperson Masekela Magoro says a driver was arrested for allegedly illegally transporting chrome at Atok. A truck has also been confiscated. The driver was also found to be…
MyCiti bus route expansion from Claremont to Duinefontein. 2 minutes Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced a R10 billion investment to expand the MyCiTi bus service. He visited construction sites in Claremont and Duinefontein, where new routes worth R7 billion are underway. The major routes affected include Imam Haron Road, Stanhope Road, and First…
A metro police vehicle seen during an operation in Johannesburg. The City of Johannesburg has conceded that there are rising tensions between the city’s Metro Police Department (JMPD) officers and the South African Police Service. This after members of SAPS arrested seven JMPD officers in Bekkersdal on Gauteng’s West Rand last Friday. Members of JMPD’s…
