Four suspects aged between 23 and 42 have been arrested this morning for the eThekwini Mucipality’s Durban Solid Waste (DSW) tender amounting to R3.2 million. Sole Director of of Nhlanzi Catering and Events Pty (Ltd), an official of eThekwini Municipality, Deputy Head: SCM eThekwini and…
WESTERN CAPE –Nkosinathi Mjodo(25) was found guilty by the Blue downs Magistrate Court for murder, possession of unlicensed firearm and possession of ammunition yesterday for the murder on an off duty police officer Sgt Donald Monjwa (35) on 24 June 2013 who was attached at…
MPUMALANGA – Thato Charmain Philane (30) appeared before the Nelspruit Magistrate Court on Tuesday 08 December 2020 after she was arrested on the same day for fraud, theft and alternatively contravening the provisions of the Tax Administration Act. The accused is the daughter of Sipho…
Auditor-General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke today reported significant deficiencies in the procurement and contract management processes of the relief package government redirected in response to the covid-19, but applauded government’s ongoing efforts in fighting the pandemic. Releasing the national audit office’s second real-time audit report on…
Important factors to consider when travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has made this a difficult period for travellers, both domestically and internationally. As indicated by the World Health Organisation, leading global experts and our own National Department of Health, travel poses specific…
Localised coronavirus outbreaks in parts of South Africa have raised fears that the country could see a resurgence in cases compounded by gatherings during the upcoming festive season. Officials in Africa's hardest virus-hit country are scrambling to contain infections after a flare-up was reported in…
As South Africa enters the festive season, more accidents are expected as people travel home at the same time the SANBS has warned there is a shortage of blood. Currently the SANBS is facing a huge blood shortage with less than three days stock of…
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says the criminalisation of medical practice does not prevent human error, and that a transparent, fair, and consistently applied process must be used feel either unsafe or that the potential for a possible adverse outcome may constitute an unavoidable…
The COVAX initiative is one of three potential strategies to access vaccines. The South African Medical Association (SAMA) urges the National Department of Health (NDoH) to urgently explore all options to ensure that health care workers and those most at risk of severe outcomes from…
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) welcomes the appointment of Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi as the new MEC for Health in Gauteng, and that it will provide any support it can to make her tenure successful. Dr Mokgethi was announced as the new MEC after a…