Sugar Health experts are warning that sugar substitutes are not a free pass to indulge, despite their role in managing weight and diabetes. Alternatives such as stevia, aspartame and sugar alcohols are generally deemed safe. But, specialists have noted that their physiological impact varies per individual. Registered Dietitian, Marlene Ellmer says, “People are forever looking…
Nurses at a hospital. The provision of healthcare services in the Free State has received a major boost. This as the Free State School of Nursing welcomed almost 400 new students for training. The students will do a Diploma in Nursing, Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery. Free State MEC for Health Monyatso Mahlatsi welcomed the intake…
COSATU members will protest the US’ attack on Venezuela, outside the US embassy in KwaZulu-Natal Members of Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) will, on Friday, gather outside the US embassy in KwaZulu-Natal in protest against the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, earlier this year. This week: #COSATU KwaZulu-Natal scheduled…
A person being arrested Gauteng police have arrested more than 1 200 suspects during its high-density operation, Operation Shanela, in Vanderbijlpark in the Vaal, south of Johannesburg, overnight into this morning. Among those arrested were 964 wanted suspects, 253 for crimes against women and children, 59 undocumented immigrants and two suspects for possession of unlicensed…
Madlanga Commission proceedings Former Western Cape Police Commissioner Dr. Lennit Max is confident that senior SAPS officials implicated in corruption, as revealed at the Madlanga Commission, will be fired within six months. A task team has been established to implement the commission’s recommendations to President Cyril Ramaphosa. The commission’s interim report referred five senior SAPS…
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria. LIVESTREAM:
Former Minister Dr. Malusi Gigaba appears in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in connection with corruption charges. LIVESTREAM:
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry enters its 50th Day. The Commission is hearing applications for a postponement and in-camera hearings. LIVESTREAM:
National Treasury to brief the media on the third quarter Operation Vulindlela Progress Report. LIVESTREAM:
Deputy Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba Deputy Judge President Judge Aubrey Ledwaba has been shortlisted to be interviewed for the Gauteng High Court Judge President position in April. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is set to fill vacancies across various superior courts. Ledwaba was implicated during testimony by Witness A and B at the Madlanga Commission last year. They…
