Author: Malebogo Putu

According to Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development, three firefighters have lost their lives following a fire which ravaged a building housing Departments of Health and Human Settlements. Picture: GPG Gauteng Infrastructure MEC Jacob Mamabolo has confirmed that three people have lost their lives in a fire that engulfed the 23rd floor of the building occupied by

The New York and New Jersey Port Authority has confirmed reports that multiple passengers aboard the Emirates Flight 203, from Dubai to New York have taken ill.  The Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton confirmed in a statement that personnel from the US Centre for Disease Control were called in to evaluate the passengers and

 A Firefighter has lost a life in a blaze which ravaged Health Department’s building in the City of Joburg this morning. Picture: COJ A firefighter has tragically passed away after falling while battling a blaze on the upper floors of a government building in the Joburg city centre Wednesday 05 September 2018 morning. The building

With International Literacy Day fast approaching, Basic Education (DBE) Minister Angie Motshekga has emphasised the need to improve the quality of learning and teaching in preparation for the 4th Industrial Revolution. “We stand on the brink of a disruptive technological revolution and trends that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another.

The community of Bela-Bela, in Limpopo, has signed a pledge to raise awareness about Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and to support pregnant women and girls. The pledge is part of the 999 Campaign launched by Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu over the weekend. The campaign aims to create awareness and educate communities about the

Jo’burg EMS have managed to bring under control the fire which ravaged Kya Sands glue factory this morning. Picture: Jo’burg EMS The Joburg EMS have managed to bring under control the fire which ravaged Kya Sands glue factory this morning. According to official tweets from the City Emergency Services, the blaze started around 5 this

The Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape has announced that Nqaba Bhanga is their Premier Candidate for the 2019 Provincial Elections. The Country is going to the General Elections in 2019 where citizens will choose their President and Provincial Premiers. Bhanga was introduced as the Premier Candidate by Party President Mmusi Maimane in Port Elizabeth

In a bid to address mental healthcare in the Eastern Cape Health Department, the ministry has announced that a budget of R10 million has been set aside to recruit health practitioners. “The plan includes recruitment of mental healthcare practitioners and expanding scope of mental health service providers to include community based mental health care programme.

The Eastern Cape Health Department has assured mental healthcare patients at Life Esidimeni Kirkwood that their lives are not in danger with the end of the health facility’s contract. “The lives of mental healthcare patients at Life Esidimeni Kirkwood are not under threat due to the expiring of the contract at the end of September,”

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Buti Manamela says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received 10 000 applications for free higher education through its contact centre on Monday.  Manamela said this when he visited the NSFAS office in Cape Town on Tuesday to assess the progress for applications for the 2019 academic year