Gauteng residents urged to ring in the New Year responsibly

Police and other safety officials conduct inspections as part of the #SaferFestiveSeason campaign in Gauteng on New Year’s Eve. 1 minute Gauteng Traffic Police have urged road users to exercise extreme caution and adhere to traffic regulations ahead of the New Year crossover. Spokesperson Sello Maremane emphasises the importance of being vigilant on the roads,…

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People must become active “good troublemakers” like Mandela: Pandor

Dr Naledi Pandor, Nelson Mandela Foundation Chairperson The Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation Naledi Pandor has urged people around the world to become active “good troublemakers” and confront social injustices. She says good troublemakers are needed in a world where justice is appalled. Pandor made these remarks during the United Nations’ celebration of International…

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UJ SRC urges priority given to students facing registration delays

University of Johannesburg 1 minute The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Student Representative Council (SRC) is calling on the institution to prioritise students who initially received acceptance letters but lost their placement due to delayed registration. This comes as UJ prepares to reopen available spaces. With over 300 000 matriculants achieving Bachelor passes, institutions of higher…

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Investigations into Durban medical intern’s death continuing

Stethoscope, Hospital, Doctor image. The KwaZulu-Natal Health Department says investigations into the circumstances leading to the death of Dr Alulutho Mazwi are continuing. The 25-year-old medical intern died while on duty at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Umlazi in May. A senior doctor at the hospital, who was Mazwi’s supervisor was immediately suspended after reports…

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