Author: Larson Thebe
North West MEC for Transport and Public Safety, Wessels Morweng, has expressed concern about the increase of crime in the province. These as the crime statistics for the first quarter of 2023/24 recorded an increase of various crime categories in the province, when compared to the previous counting period. “There is a 5% increase of reported crimes, with 1113 more cases compared to the same reporting period the preceding year. Contact crime has increased by 8.8% whilst murder cases have increased by 20.3%. Of the 278 murder cases that were reported, 13 cases were of multiple murders, wherein more than…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) survey has revealed that the North West had the fifth highest HIV prevalence rate in the country at 12.3% in 2022, with HIV prevalence in the province at 20.8% among those aged 25 to 49 years old overall. This translates to an estimated 465 000 people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the province. The key findings of the Sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence,and Behaviour Survey (SABSSM VI) were released during a provincial dialogue held in Mahikeng. The survey showed that in 2022, HIV prevalence in the province was 20.8% among those aged 25-49…
The Department of Social Development has again warned pregnant women not to consume alcohol during their pregnancy and play their part against Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Today it commemorates International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day, under the theme “Everyone Plays a Part.” The department said the theme serves as a call to support a society that is both supportive of people with FASD and supportive of healthy pregnancies. FASD is caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy, as alcohol acts as a powerful toxin (poison) to the developing foetus and can affect the foetus within 20 minutes after…
The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has defended staff at the Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg, following a video by a patient Tom London who was admitted at the hospital. In a video, London, is seen ranting that about bad treatment from the staff including doctors, poor working conditions, and non-functioning of equipment amongst others. Following the video, Nkomo-Ralehoko together with senior officials from the department, conducted an oversight visit at the facility where they were briefed/appraised?? About the care provided to London. The MEC acknowledged that London was admitted at the hospital on 25 August 2024…
The Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane said she has fully repaid the loan she received from Gundo Wealth Services when she was still the Executive Mayor of the Polokwane Local Municipality in Limpopo in 2012. This after it emerged that she borrowed R575 000 from the company, which brokered a R349 million investment deal between the municipality and the now defunct VBS Mutual Bank in 2016 and 2017. Simelane was speaking during her appearance before the department’s Portfolio Committee to answer questions regarding the matter. “I made the first payment on that day, on the 9th of October 2020.…
Three learners have been admitted at the Joe Morolong Hospital in Vryburg, North West, after their scholar bus transport was involved in an accident in Liliefontein. According to the Department of Education, late yesterday (Thursday) after the bus tyre burst. At the time of the incident, there were 18 learners on board, as some had already disembarked at their homes. Fifteen learners received trauma counselling at the local hospital. It was revealed that four individuals sustained serious injuries, including fractures to their legs and arms. The driver has also sustained serious injuries. As a result of the severity of their…
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is seeking to shift the structure of its trade profile and deepen its investment relationship. Ramaphosa was addressing the South Africa-China Business Forum in Beijing, on the margins of a state visit and the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. “This Business Forum is an opportunity for engagements that will improve the trade and investment relationship between our two countries. “South Africa and China have vibrant, diverse and growing economies, with a wealth of opportunities for businesses wishing to expand into new markets. Bilateral trade between China and South Africa has increased by…
The country’s economy has strengthened by 0,41% in the second quarter of this year. This was revealed by Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke during a media briefing in Pretoria. “The finance, real estate and business services industry increased by 1,3%, contributing 0,3 of a percentage point to the GDP growth. Increased economic activities were reported for financial intermediation, auxiliary activities, real estate activities and other business services. The trade, catering and accommodation industry increased by 1,2%, contributing 0,1 of a percentage point. Increased economic activities were reported for wholesale trade, retail trade and accommodation,” said Maluleke. According to the agency, manufacturing increased…
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is confident that the team will qualify for the 2025 AFCON which will be held in Morocco. His comments come as the team is currently in camp, ahead of the qualifiers against Uganda at the Orlando Stadium on Friday, and travel to South Sudan next Tuesday. The coach said the team must draw strength from their previous games, which they won and build a momentum on that. “When we go back to the last eight months of this year, I think we can be very happy with the results of Bafana Bafana. We had a…
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has apologised to New Zealand Rugby, for drowning the closing stages of the All Blacks “Haka” with music and obscured incidents during Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg. The closing moments of the Haka were overlaid by music and fireworks, as well as a flyover by a jet, as pre-planned scheduling failed to be observed. “I apologised in person and have written to the NZRFU to formally express our regret and apologies for what occurred. It was never the intention to schedule any activities that would coincide with…