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Residents Protest over Ongoing Water and Power Outages
Disruptions in electricity and water supply prompted residents across eThekwini to protest, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure repairs and improved service delivery. Picture Credit: East Coast Radio By Aisha Zardad eThekwini – Frustrated residents staged multiple protests across eThekwini this week in response to persistent water and electricity disruptions. On Tuesday night, a power…
OUTA Flags Concerns over Billions in NSFAS Accommodation Funding
OUTA’s report highlights governance, procurement, and accreditation issues in NSFAS-funded student accommodation, raising concerns about the stability and safety of housing for thousands of students. Picture Credit: Insideeducation By Aisha Zardad South Africa – The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has published a report highlighting serious concerns over the management of billions of rand allocated…
Motsoaledi: South Africa Shares Limited Health Resources with Foreign Patients
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa’s healthcare system continues to treat foreign patients with limited resources, stressing that emergency care cannot be denied regardless of nationality. Picture Credit: Polity.org.za By Aisha Zardad South Africa – Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has acknowledged the strain on South Africa’s healthcare system as hospitals and clinics continue to…
Mother and Toddler Killed in Mpumalanga Domestic Shooting
Police in Mpumalanga are investigating a fatal domestic shooting in Verena that left a woman and her three-year-old son dead. The suspected gunman was later found dead in his vehicle. Picture Credit: Communitypsychology By Aisha Zardad Mpumalanga – A domestic violence incident in Verena, Mpumalanga, has left a 43-year-old woman and her three-year-old son dead…