PSA raises concerns over intern’s death at KZN hospital

Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital. 2 minutes The Public Servants Association (PSA) has expressed dissatisfaction with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health’s response following the death of 25-year-old medical intern Dr Alulutho Mazwi at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Umlazi, Durban. It is alleged that Mazwi was forced to work despite being unwell and fainted twice while…

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Mazibuko urges parents to support their children after rehabilitation

Drugs. Gauteng Social Development MEC, Faith Mazibuko, has called on parents of young people who have struggled with substance abuse to support them after completing rehabilitation programmes. More than 10,000 substance abusers have been rehabilitated across centres in Gauteng. [Watch]@FaithMazibukoSA addressing parents and beneficiaries outlining the purpose of the#BaKae #KeMoja #Imfinewithoutdrugs#SayNotoSubstanceAbuse programme pic.twitter.com/WxoUtSg1J4 — Social…

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KZN Health MEC urges residents to adopt healthier lifestyles

KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane is briefing the media on New Year’s Day babies. KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane has urged residents to prioritise healthy lifestyles, noting a steady increase in non-communicable diseases. Simelane was speaking during a media briefing on New Year’s Day about babies born in the province. She indicated that the rising…

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Limpopo police launch manhunt for an escaped prisoner

A prison cell. 1 minute Police are searching for an awaiting trial prisoner who escaped from custody on Friday after appearing at the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo. Twenty-four-year-old Thembinkosi Gift Mabunda from Hasani Mbalati village was with four other inmates, but he failed to get into the truck transporting them. Police Spokesperson Stephen Thakeng…

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