Waves of cold fronts batter country, thousands displaced

Ntando Makhubu|Published

The week, which also marked the start of the third term of the school calendar, kicked off with rain and strong winds in areas and extreme cold across the country. ...

Growing concern amid Mpox outbreak

Ntando Makhubu|Published

Amid an outbreak of Mpox, Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla said the actual number of infections could be higher than the reported laboratory cases and deaths recorded ...

School uniform costs raise questions of supplier corruption

Ntando Makhubu|Published

Parents who are forced to buy uniforms from selected suppliers appointed by schools have been joined by political parties and others in calling on the Competition ...

Multimillion 10111 call centre number in shambles as crime across SA soars

Ntando Makhubu|Published

Meant to enhance community and police operations and engagements, it has been a crisis for years, leaving communities desperate and forcing them to turn elsewhere ...

NHI Bill spells the end of private healthcare for 9 million medical scheme members

Ntando Makhubu|Published

The financial impact is potentially horrifying … the NHI is expected cost R859bn for prescribed minimum benefits against the 2023 public healthcare budget of R233 ...

The rise and rise of quack doctors and possible damage to society

Ntando Makhubu|Published

The responsibility is seemingly left to vigilant social media users to call out those who may not have the authority to peddle medical information and advice to ...

Mixed reaction to Education Dept’s decision to bump up marks for grades 4-9

Ntando Makhubu and Staff Reporter|Published

Experts in the education sector have mixed views on the decision, but the department of education said the extra help was necessary.