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Two dead as heavy rainfall hits KwaZulu-Natal, flood risk continues – SABC News
The Department of Co-operative Governance in KwaZulu-Natal says the provincial disaster management centre is coordinating response efforts following two nights of heavy rainfall. Mop-up operations are underway in various areas,
Read MorePhiladephia Hospital patient laid to rest following fatal stabbing – SABC News
Family and friends of a 33-year-old patient who was killed by another patient at Philadephia Hospital outside Marble Hall in Limpopo have described him as a friendly person. Klaas Ledwaba
Read MoreUL SRC calls for more police patrols amid rising crime – SABC News
The Students Representative Council at the University of Limpopo (UL) in Mankweng outside Polokwane has expressed concerns over incidents of mugging of students who reside off-campus. The SRC says it
Read MoreSAHRC calls for police ministry to capacitate police stations – SABC News
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has called on the Ministry of Police to capacitate police stations in order to improve the protection of human rights of members of
Read MorePoor municipal billing hinders Eastern Cape revenue collection – SABC News
Poor municipal billing system and property ownership challenges have been identified as the biggest challenge that hinders Eastern Cape municipalities from collecting revenue. This emerged during the last day of
Read MoreSAMA urges Government to re-evaluate Healthcare budget amid concerns – SABC News
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has called on government to reconsider the proposed budget allocations for the healthcare sector. The association argues that the budget is inadequate and will
Read MoreSCOPA commends SASSA and SAPS following arrest of three officials – SABC News
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) chairperson Songezo Zibi has commended both the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the police following the arrest of three SASSA officials.
Read MoreFear grips residents at informal settlement in Lamontville amid rains – SABC News
Residents of the Gwala Street Transit Camp in Lamontville in Durban have been battered by heavy rains yet again. Last month, the area was among the worst affected, with some
Read MoreComedian Ebenhaezer Dibakwane laid to rest – SABC News
Celebrated comedian, actor and writer Ebenhaezer Dibakwane, has been laid to rest in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The 31-year-old Dibakwane passed away on Friday last week. His family has revealed that he
Read MoreEskom aims to minimise load shedding in winter – SABC News
Eskom says it will release its winter plan in the coming weeks. The utility’s Head of Power generation, Bheki Nxumalo says they plan to minimise rolling blackouts this winter season.
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