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South Africa · South AfricaLife on the election campaign trail appears to be taking its toll on former corruption-accused president Jacob Zuma who turned 82 on 12 April. Zuma has been juggling the courts and campaigning over the past few months. This month, he replaced Jabulani Khumalo as leader of the uMkhonto WeSizwe (MK) party. This means JZ’s face will appear on the national ballot paper for MK instead of Khumalo who was initially registered with the party with th…See the Story
Man of medical mystery: MK Party cites 'no concerns' about Zuma's collapse from 'fatigue'
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South Africa · South AfricaSocial Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu says her department is working to make sure those who conclude their Expanded Public Works (EPW) Programme service can get the R350 grant. The R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant was introduced at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic to provide assistance to people “in dire material need who are unable to meet their families’ most basic needs”, including those who are without work. As of January, mo…See the Story
Left the public works programme but can't access the R350 grant? Help is on the way
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South Africa · South AfricaThe suspended CEO of Tembisa Hospital, Dr Ashley Mthunzi, has died. The Gauteng department of health and the deceased’s wife, Lerato Mthunzi, confirmed that Mthunzi died on Tuesday. Lerato announced her husband’s passing on Tuesday afternoon in a Facebook post. “In loving memory. It is a great sadness to announce the passing of Dr Ashley Mthunzi. Born 2 June 1978 and died on 23 April 2024.” Dr Ashley Mthunzi’s funeral It was reported that Mthun…See the Story
JUST IN: Suspended Tembisa Hospital CEO Dr Ashley Mthunzi passes away
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Climate Change · South AfricaBy 2050, 79% of the future world population will experience illness due to the impact of climate change. This includes high blood pressure, respiratory and heart disease, mental health issues, and stunted child development, according to a report titled Quantifying the Impact of Climate Change on Human Health, released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Climate-induced impacts will result in an additional $1.1 trillion in healthcare costs, puttin…See the Story
Shocking health impact of climate change – 79% of world population affected
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South Africa · South AfricaTwo tigers, Sahara and Asmir, were kept in a Boksburg backyard for over two years before being rescued by the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) and the Boksburg SPCA on 20 February. The two white Bengal tigers are now happily adjusting to their new home under the care of Isindile Big Cat & Predator sanctuary staff. While it is not illegal to keep exotic animals in South Africa, animal welfare concerns are not taken lightly. These concerns prom…See the Story
Two white Bengal tigers thriving in their new home
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Corruption · South AfricaSince January 2023, nearly 50 cases of corruption have been documented across various Departments of Health in all provinces except for the North West. This is according to Health Minister Joe Phaahla. In a parliamentary response, the Health Minister revealed that out of the total 47 matters, some of the cases were being reported to the South African Police Service (Saps). Provincial breakdown Phaahla said the Eastern Cape Department of Health …See the Story
SA healthcare sick with corruption: Nearly 50 graft cases registered since Jan last year
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South Africa · South AfricaSuspended National Lotteries Commission (NLC) company secretary Nompumelelo Nene has been ordered to pay punitive costs in her failed urgent legal bid to halt disciplinary proceedings against her. In March, Nene’s urgent application was struck from the roll by Johannesburg High Court Judge Stuart Wilson after finding it was without merit. At that time, the judge ordered her attorneys to make submissions as to why they should not pay the costs pe…See the Story
Court orders suspended Lotto secretary to pay punitive costs
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