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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.
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.
‘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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Big savings for businesses and employees
More employers are abandoning compulsory medical scheme membership for their staff.
Four questions to ask your financial adviser about medical aids
Choosing a medical aid plan is a complex task.