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One arrested in deadly North West tavern shooting, search continues for accomplice

Man linked to deadly tavern shooting in Kanana that left one dead and five injured, arrested. North West police said the search for a second suspect continued.

News Crime and Courts
Wendy Dondolo|Published

PICS: Limpopo old age centre closed, residents relocated due to human rights abuses

About 19 patients from the the Vutlhari Old Age and Disability Centre, in Sekgosese, Limpopo, has been moved to other facilities following the uncovering of violations of human rights for people living with disabilities and inhumane living conditions.

News South Africa Limpopo
Simon Majadibodu|Published

‘Life Esidimeni saga, Round Two’: DA wants Limpopo Social Development MEC to face Parliament over dire conditions at old age home

Fani Tsela, Conty Lebepe Foundation’s spokesperson, described the conditions at the centre as akin to the “Life Esidimeni saga, Round Two, in Limpopo Province”.

News South Africa Limpopo
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Gauteng ramps up healthcare facility upgrades ahead of NHI rollout

Gauteng ramps up healthcare facility upgrades as it prepares for the National Health Insurance (NHI) rollout by 2025.

News South Africa Gauteng
Wendy Dondolo|Published

City of Cape Town offers safe spaces after court eviction order

More than 150 homeless individuals in Cape Town’s CBD have accepted the City’s offer of new Safe Spaces shelters.

News South Africa Western Cape
Ronewa Jessica Mashamba|Published

Missing teenager found in Durban, family grateful for support

A missing persons case that sent shock-waves through the community has reached a heart-warming conclusion.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Thobeka Mthembu|Published

Investigation launched following fatal accident involving rapper Shebeshxt which killed his nine-year-old daughter

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety confirmed a tragic accident on Saturday involving rapper Shebeshxt, real name Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, which claimed the life of his young daughter.

Entertainment Music
Simon Majadibodu|Published

WATCH: Firefighters contain blaze at China Mart factory in Joburg

The City of Johannesburg Emergency Services (EMS) has swiftly extinguished a fire that erupted at a factory in China Mart, Johannesburg, on Monday.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Opposition to NHI driven by a neo-liberal agenda fixated on profit accumulation

Through the HHH Campaign, Hani, the leadership “H” of the campaign, if you like, was taking forward the struggle to achieve the demands of the people of South Africa who faced colonisation, apartheid and related oppression between 1652 and 1994.

News Politics Opinion
Opinion|Published

Upping the ante in the fight for justice in Palestine

While America’s youth are calling for an immediate ceasefire and divestment from Israel, the US continues to act as the enabler of this genocide, forcing Palestinians into even deeper levels of starvation and desperation as they fight for their very survival.

News Politics Opinion
Opinion|Published

Hearing is believing: One of the biggest public tertiary health facilities has changed peoples lives with cochlear implants

The lives of people have been changed after getting cochlear implants and have made their living easier.

News South Africa Western Cape
Thobeka Mthembu|Published

Tragedy in Hennenman: Security officer dies after being bitten by his own snakes, unveiling illegally kept wild animals

The tragic events in Hennenman shed light on the burgeoning illegal trade and keeping of wildlife species.

News South Africa Free State
IOL|Published

Big savings for businesses and employees

More employers are abandoning compulsory medical scheme membership for their staff.

Lifestyle Partnered
Partnered Content|Published

Four questions to ask your financial adviser about medical aids

Choosing a medical aid plan is a complex task.

Lifestyle Health
Staff Reporter|Published