Two accused seek bail in AKA murder case amid financial hardships

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Two men accused of murdering South African rapper AKA and his friend Tibz apply for bail, citing financial hardships and changed circumstances since their last application. ...

Men encouraged to get circumcised this winter

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June is Men’s Health Month and Dr Khumbulani Moyo said circumcision is an important part of a man’s overall physical health.

SAHRC urges cap on cost of basic school uniform

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The SA Human Rights Commission says it is imperative for the national Department of Basic Education to conduct a baseline assessment to determine a reasonable cap ...

Call for TVET student funding to be rectified

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The SA Public Colleges Organisation, which represents 50 TVET colleges, said an imbalance between university students and TVET students should be rectified as their ...

SANDF says UN did not inform it about it soldiers apprehended for sexual misconduct

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The SANDF says it was not informed of allegations, which include sexual exploitation and a direct breach of curfew time, against its eight members by the UN.

Eris the latest Covid-19 variant of interest, say experts

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South Africa’s Department of Health is urging people to get vaccinated.

Health minister cautions BRICS over Covid-19

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Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla told BRICS leaders that they should not let their guard down on Covid-19, saying that the virus will continue to cause havoc.

Defence wants Zandile Gumede’s R300 million graft case dismissed

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The defence in the corruption and fraud case against the former mayor of eThekwini, Zandile Gumede, and others wants the case to be dismissed because it claims the ...

Unions slam salary increases for public office-bearers

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The determination of President Cyril Ramaphosa to increase the salaries of all public office-bearers by 3% has been met with criticism from trade unions.

Motshekga slammed for blaming Covid for reading crisis

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Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has been slammed for saying that learning losses – or losses in schooling hours – as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic have ...

Increase in SA’s GDP welcomed but red flags remain

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While economists have welcomed the increase in South Africa’s GDP, they have raised concerns about inflation, unemployment and interest rates that continue to increase ...

Stats SA notes huge hike in cost of dairy products

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Statistics South Africa said the price of milk, eggs and cheese products saw the largest rise since January 2009.

Cabinet welcomes measures to go ahead with NHI despite opposition parties’ rejections

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The Cabinet said it welcomed the adoption of measures to recalibrate the health system and accelerate National Health Insurance reforms. This is despite opposition ...

Nehawu says dept has failed to integrate community health workers

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The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union says the Health budget vote for the financial year 2023/24 by Minister Joe Phaahla is underwhelming and ...

Union ‘not moved’ by Phaahla’s health budget vote

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The SA Medical Association Trade Union (Samatu) has noted the budget vote delivered by Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla. However, it said it was deeply concerned with ...

No need for SA to panic over Marburg virus, say health experts

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Health experts say that South Africans should not panic about the Marburg virus as the country is not at risk of an outbreak.

Nearly 5 million measles shots administered - health minister

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Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says 4. 7 million measles doses have been administered since the outbreak of the disease.

Durban artists condemn speculation on AKA shooting

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Artists in KwaZulu-Natal have condemned the speculation and accusations circulating on social media about one of them having a hand in the killing of rapper Kiernan ...

Parents hesitant to vaccinate children against measles as national drive kicks off

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Parents have expressed their hesitancy after the National Department of Health started a measles vaccination drive across South Africa.

Pass of 55% required to retain NSFAS funding

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has increased the minimum pass rate for students to continue being funded.

Plans under way to curb GBV at higher learning institutions - Nzimande

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Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande said all universities were working together with higher health to seek and provide safe workplaces ...

South Africans advised to make alternative plans since load shedding is staying

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An energy expert has advised South Africans and businesses to make alternative plans because the country will continue to experience load shedding over the next ...

Decrease in festive season road fatalities welcomed

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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula announced that from December 1 to January 11 a total of 1,451 people died on South African roads compared with 1,685 fatalities ...

Trade unions oppose Eskom tariff hike

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Trade unions have expressed their dissatisfaction with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s Eskom tariff increase of 32%. The unions said the increase ...

Unions accept national minimum wage tabled by commission

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Cosatu and Hospersa said they find the offer by the government reasonable and acceptable since it will ensure that the minimum wage is not repealed by inflation. ...