Month: February 2024
News24 | Crippled: How public health system budget cuts injure all – even those who have medical aid
Deciding on whose life to save based on a spreadsheet is among the practical implications of a R1.5-billion cut to the Western Cape health budget, which prompted more than 1 000 health workers to appeal to the provincial and national government.
Continue ReadingNews24 | DA upbeat about manifesto rally but leaders warn against complacency, taking voters for granted
While the DA has a blueprint to rescue South Africa, its manifesto launch will serve as a statement of intent to safeguard its status as the official opposition and keep a firm grip on the Western Cape.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Crime stats: Police say ‘strategy’ is helping to reduce CIT heists, kidnappings and extortion
Four major drug busts, a decrease in cash-in-transit heists and key construction mafia arrests are evidence that the police are making inroads in fighting organised crime, according to Police Minister Bheki Cele.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ANALYSIS | SONA 2024: Party like it’s 1999
This past week, the ANC presented in the debate on the State of the Nation Address a revisionist take on the past 30 years, showing a party under pressure but with no excuses for its failings and no new ideas to offer the electorate, writes...
Continue ReadingNews24 | The SANDF is so broke it has no money to host Armed Forces Day
As the dust settles after President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA), which involved the usual pomp and ceremony and a complement of SA National Defence Force (SANDF) staff and jets, soldiers are frustrated because they won't be able to commemorate Armed Forces...
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Blatant electioneering’: Govt paid the SABC R7 million for show touting state projects
The Government Communication And Information System paid the SABC R7 million to produce a 13-part social reality television series showcasing government initiatives, which is being broadcast in the run-up to the elections.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Out Shein Shein’: Entry of Chinese player Temu sparks deep concern for SA retailers
Discount Chinese online platform Temu’s meteoric rise in SA since its launch in January has local retailers and union representatives worried.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SA Rugby not worried about news of ASG’s search for funds for equity partnership deal
SA Rugby's would-be equity partner, Ackerley Sports Group, is still reaching out to other parties for resources to fund the proposed deal, but the governing body is not concerned by the revelation.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SATURDAY PROFILE | Ronwen Williams: No WhatsApp group with Siya and Temba just yet
The star of Afcon 2024 for South Africa was goalkeeper-captain Ronwen Williams who gave everyone, including himself, goosebumps. He invites Muhammad Hussain to call him a day after landing in South Africa to find out how he is taking to the title of hero.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ICJ rejects SA’s request for more Gaza measures
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday said that it does not see the need for additional emergency measures to protect Palestinians' rights following Israel's Rafah offensive.
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