By Duncan Mnisi Pretoria, Gauteng – The Office of the Public Protector South Africa (PPSA) has issued a firm denial regarding claims that it has engaged in discussions with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) about the alleged denial of healthcare services to Zimbabwean nationals in South Africa. The PPSA clarified in a statement that…
By Aisha Zardad Under the theme “Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems,” the World Health Organization (WHO) has reiterated its call to encourage mothers to breastfeed their babies. August is not only categorised as Women’s Month but also Breastfeeding Month. Highlighting breastfeeding contributes to good health and a thriving future for children. WHO and UNICEF…
By Buchule Putini Johannesburg– Political parties have strongly criticised Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s decision to reshuffle senior government officials, calling it a smokescreen to mask poor service delivery and shield ANC-aligned cadres implicated in corruption. In a recent press briefing, Premier Lesufi announced plans to reshuffle several Heads of Department (HODs) across the province. “The…
By Buchule Putini Johannesburg– The walls appear to be closing in on Patriotic Alliance (PA) Deputy President Kenny Kunene, as the Gauteng High Court has found him guilty of hate speech. The judgment, delivered today, relates to a public statement in which Kunene referred to Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema as a “cockroach”—a…