File image: A patient during a morning break inside a hospital specialising in mental health care. 1 minute A psychiatrist says social media is one of the major contributors to mental illness, especially in children. Dr Gagu Matsebula says social media exposes children to a lot of dangerous content, and has advised parents to discuss…
A hospital ward Health services in North West have come under sharp focus as Deputy Minister of Health Joe Phaahla embarked on an oversight visit of health facilities in the Provincial capital, Mahikeng. Poor service, staff shortage and infrastructure challenges were some of the issues raised. Phaahla says his visit helped identify areas needing urgent…
Chairperson of the committee, Donald Selamolela, raised concerns about the potential liquidity challenges faced by Prasa and Sanral if their funding models and legislative impediments are not resolved. He noted the importance of these entities in delivering essential infrastructure services to South Africans. “These jewels of infrastructure projects give meaning to service delivery for our…
Sekgoma urged participants to engage actively with presenters during the workshop. THE SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC) and its partners have convened a workshop aimed at enhancing the monitoring and evaluation framework for the SADC Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriage and Protecting Children Already in Marriage. The workshop kicked off in Johannesburg, South Africa, on…
Broken glasses at an accident scene. Seven people have died and one has seriously been injured during a head-on collision on the N4 toll road between Machadodorp and Belfast in Mpumalanga in the early hours of Saturday morning. Community Safety, Security and Liaison Spokesperson Moeti Mmusi says the cause of the collision is still under…
1 minute The body of a man believed to be the 22-year-old surfer missing since last week has been recovered off Southbroom Main Beach in KwaZulu-Natal. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Shelly Beach crew responded to the scene on Monday afternoon after a witness spotted the body in the surf zone. “NSRI teams, SAPS…
Source: Supplied. This new venture, known as The Durbanville Wine Safari, promises to transform how locals and tourists alike experience one of South Africa’s premier wine regions, known for its outstanding cool-climate wines and close proximity to the bustling city of Cape Town. Guests can choose their own adventure, hopping off at any participating wine…
Johannesburg Roads and Transport MMC, Kenny Kunene leads the War on Potholes Campaign on July 11, 2025. Political Analyst Dr. Levy Ndou says the Patriotic Alliance (PA) President Gayton McKenzie had to protect the party’s image when he took action against his deputy Kenny Kunene. McKenzie has confirmed placing Kunene on a one-month suspension following…
ANCYL President Cde Collen Malatji addresses the media media on the ANC NEC meeting outcomes on 27 February 2025. 1 minute African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) President, Collen Malatji, says the party’s reconfiguration of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal should not be viewed as a “purge” by some members of the party. Malatji’s comments come as…
ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile and other party leaders attending court proceedings. 2 minutes African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the reopened inquest into the death of ANC President Chief Albert Luthuli is a matter of national importance. Mashatile attended the ongoing inquest hearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg. Today, ANC…
