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ANC’s message to medical aid users: Stop ‘resistance’ to R200bn NHI plan: Deputy Minister Parks Tau reiterated the government’s stance that medical aid tax ...
mg.co.za/health/2024-04-18-ancs-message-to-medical-aid-users-stop-resistance-to-r200bn-nhi-plan/
Is Markus Jooste really dead?
In late March, the news broke on South African news websites that Steinhoff fraudster Markus Jooste had died by suicide ... Show more #factcheck
The German Bone Marrow Donor Centre, known as DKMS, has urged the public to become blood stem cell donors to help a one-year-old baby live a full life ... Show more #dkms #stemcelldonor #health #cancer #durban #Ziphozenkosi
‘Anti-vax’ doctor disciplinary inquiry underway over use of unproven remedies to treat Covid
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-11-anti-vax-doctor-disciplinary-inquiry-underway-over-use-of-unproven-remedies-to-treat-covid/
SDCEA shuts down Durban roads in protest of Eskom tariff increases: “Many of Durban’s citizen’s have on year’s on end experienced no access to the proposed ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/sdcea-shuts-down-durban-roads-in-protest-of-eskom-tariff-increases-e27052b8-a525-4909-82a9-0518578a7e45
The Constitutional Court’s ruling in the case of Capitec Bank versus the South African Revenue Service (Sars) will have implications for tax law in South ... Show more #Capitec #SARS #TaxLaw
South Africa ; Gauteng Health raises concerns about rising food poisoning incidents | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/17/south-africa-gauteng-health-raises-concerns-about-rising-food-poisoning-incidents/
Anti-apartheid activist, bombing survivor Rev. Michael Lapsley to host Cedar Rapids workshops on racial reconciliation, trauma healing
thegazette.com/people-places/anti-apartheid-activist-bombing-survivor-rev-michael-lapsley-to-host-cedar-rapids-workshops-on-rac/
Post claiming water contaminated and causing typhoid fever fake, Tshwane says: The City of Tshwane has dismissed as fake news "misleading messages" ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-11-post-claiming-water-contaminated-and-causing-typhoid-fever-fake-tshwane-says/
The number of e-cigarette or vape-associated lung injuries is increasing, especially among young people.
READ: news.abs-cbn ... Show more news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/16/more-people-getting-lung-injuries-due-to-vaping-health-expert-1648
DOH asks public to get vaccinated against measles amid rise in cases: The Department of Health (DOH) is "concerned" and "on alert" as it sees a week-on-week ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/18/doh-asks-public-to-get-vaccinated-vs-measles-1906
Mothers' stories of hope in the face of maternal health risks: Between 6,000 and 8,000 women are estimated to die every year due to childbirth related ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001492779/mothers-stories-of-hope-in-the-face-of-maternal-health-risks
One in four South Africans with HIV not on treatment – new estimates: Despite South Africa’s impressive HIV testing figures, a subset of people start taking ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-04-one-in-four-south-africans-with-hiv-not-on-treatment-new-estimates/
To be arrested or not? Mapisa-Nqakula, lawyer differ on her corruption case: The embattled speaker seems to be at loggerheads with her attorney ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-22-to-be-arrested-or-not-mapisa-nqakula-lawyer-differ-on-her-corruption-case/
Quick Glance: Mapisa-Nqakula Fights Against Arrest to Protect Health and Life
- Allegedly incriminating documentation was discovered during a raid at her home in Bruma.
- National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has filed a court request for access to the docket against her due to leaked information.
- Rather than surrendering herself for fraud and corruption allegations at a police station, Mapisa-Nqakula sought an interdict for an arrest warrant, highlighting the illegality of the search and seizure operation at her Johannesburg residence.
- She identified National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi and police minister Bheki Cele as the respondents in the case.
New cyanobacteria discoveries point to alarming changes in our already distressed waterways
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-03-26-new-cyanobacteria-discoveries-point-to-alarming-changes-in-our-already-distressed-waterways/
Hermanus residents express anger and sympathy over Jooste’s death by suicide: Stains were still fresh on the Hermanus rocks near the cliff paths ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-22-hermanus-residents-express-anger-and-sympathy-over-joostes-death-by-suicide/
Quick Glance: Grief and Anger in Hermanus Following Jooste's Suicide
- Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste's suicide sparked varied reactions among Hermanus residents.
- Residents expressed resentment towards Jooste, while others felt sympathy for his family.
- Jooste committed suicide after being informed of a large fine, maintaining his ignorance of financial irregularities.
- A planned protest by the Land Party was altered following Jooste's death to no longer visit his residence.
An argument for redefining presidential powers in South Africa: Because SA’s politics is changing, it’s becoming harder to predict who will be President after ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-24-an-argument-for-redefining-presidential-powers-in-south-africa/
BHEKISISA OP-ED | Why is TB called the ‘disease of paper’ in Eastern Cape villages?
timeslive.co.za/ideas/2024-03-27-bhekisisa-op-ed-why-is-tb-called-the-disease-of-paper-in-eastern-cape-villages/
Quick Glance: Crucial Investments for Global Eradication of TB
- Experts emphasize the need for increased investment in tuberculosis screening and preventive treatment to ensure the global eradication of the disease.
- Implementing TB screening and preventive treatment can significantly reduce TB incidence and mortality.
- Experts highlight that early detection of TB through screening and preventive treatment improves chances of cure and curbs the spread of the disease.
Global water crisis is threatening world peace and prompting calls for change: UNESCO report
abcnews.go.com/International/global-water-crisis-threatening-world-peace-prompting-calls/story
Quick Glance: World Water Day: Global Stories of Water Crisis
- Worldwide, people are struggling with basic needs due to dried-up rivers and contaminated water.
- Human-induced climate change exacerbates water scarcity for 2.2 billion people globally.
- From Peru to Indonesia, Morocco, California, Kenya, and India, individuals share their challenges in accessing clean water.
- Scarcity, pollution, and depletion of water sources affect communities in Lima, Jakarta, Ras el Ma, Corning, Makueni County, and Bawal.
Africa: In Africa, We Finally Have Momentum Against TB. Let's Not Squander It: Opinion - It is interesting to see, from my vantage point in South Africa ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404050395.html
Nigeria, South Africa, 15 others carry out high-performance-based HPV screening, says WHO - Healthwise
healthwise.punchng.com/nigeria-south-africa-15-others-carry-out-high-performance-based-hpv-screening-says-who/
Numsa calls for equality in Human Rights Day message: The National Union of Metalworkers of SA on Thursday commemorated Human Rights Day by honouring the memory ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-21-numsa-calls-for-equality-in-human-rights-day-message/
Dubai: Want to become a nurse? Qualifications, process for expats explained - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/life-and-living/dubai-want-to-become-a-nurse-qualifications-process-for-expats-explained
The recorded cases of pertussis in the country have reached more than 560.
Full report: news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/27/28-new-cases-of-pertussis-4-deaths-recorded-as-doh-catches-up-on-vaccination-1707
Jurists demand an end to doctors strike: Jurists urge all parties, state actors in ongoing doctors' strike to obey court orders ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001492331/jurists-demand-an-end-to-doctors-strike
Why did SA agriculture underperform in 2023, and what should we expect in 2024?: The headwinds in the livestock and poultry industry weighed on the overall ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-03-12-why-did-sa-agriculture-underperform-in-2023-and-what-should-we-expect-in-2024/
King Charles vows to serve the Commonwealth ‘to the best of my ability’: The Commonwealth was formed in 1949 when eight countries, including Britain, India ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-10/charles-vows-to-serve-the-commonwealth-to-the-best-of-my-ability
Political parties should target new female voters with pledges to tackle cervical cancer
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-03-25-political-parties-should-target-new-female-voters-with-pledges-to-tackle-cervical-cancer/
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. extended support and prayers. for Catherine, Princess of Wales. Princess Catherine admitted that she has cancer and is ... Show more news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/25/marcos-jr-hopes-for-princess-kate-s-healing-following-cancer-announcement-1450
A senior healthcare administrator has lost his discrimination lawsuit against the North West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA) over not being shortlisted for a ... Show more www.guardian.co.tt/news/healthcare-official-loses-discrimination-case-6.2.1959507.74a23a8c20
Passion and drive propel Rachel Bukasa’s human rights mission: Rachel Bukasa fights for access to basic support structures for refugees and other marginalised ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-24-rachel-bukasa-passion-and-drive-propel-human-rights-mission/
South Africa: Activists Call On Govt to Declare TB a National Health Crisis: Though TB is preventable and treatable, more than 50,000 people died of it in South ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403210012.html
Same sex couple: Man wants court to grant him primary care of his former partner’s children after breakup
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/same-sex-couple-man-wants-court-to-grant-him-primary-care-of-his-former-partners-children-after-breakup-00dca0a3-18ee-4247-bce1-8d5598631f4d
Gates institute continues vaccine trial against tuberculosis: The World Health Organisation estimates that 10.6 million people globally fell ill with TB, 1 ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/679113-gates-institute-continues-vaccine-trial-against-tuberculosis.html
Africa: How Distrust in Western Vaccines Was Born During Colonialism: In the early days of colonialism, many unsafe vaccinations were tested on African subjects ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403190011.html
Push for young adults to get MMR jab as measles cases rise: More than 900,000 adults aged 19 to 25 are being urged to have the MMR jab.
bbc.com/news/articles/c6pkjyznjw8o
Building Confidence Index crumbles to pandemic levels in first quarter of 2024: The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index plunged in Q1 of this year to 27 from 43 in ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-11-building-confidence-index-crumbles-to-pandemic-levels-in-first-quarter-of-2024/
Warning to new parents and pregnant mums as whooping cough infections soar: Almost half of pregnant women in the north west are not having this crucial form of ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/health/warning-new-parents-pregnant-mums-28791757
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