Johannesburg residents have been urged to take precautions as extremely hot temperatures are expected to persist across most parts of the city on Friday. The City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) has advised residents to stay hydrated, drink plenty of water and avoid direct exposure to sunlight, particularly between 11am and 3pm. EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said people working outdoors should take regular breaks to protect themselves against heat-related illnesses. “Residents are encouraged to continue to stay hydrated, drink…
The South African government has joined several countries around the world in condemning the United States following a large-scale military operation in Venezuela that reportedly led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. On Saturday, former US President Donald Trump announced that Maduro had been detained and flown out of the country after explosions were reported in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas. The operation is being described as the most significant US military action in Latin…
South African political parties and trade unions have strongly condemned reports of a United States military intervention in Venezuela under President Donald Trump, warning that such actions violate international law and undermine national sovereignty. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema expressed solidarity with Venezuela in a post on social media platform X, stating: “We are with the people of Venezuela.” Rise Mzansi leader Zongeso Zibi also criticised the reported intervention, arguing that any US military operation conducted without congressional…
The North West Health MEC, Sello Lehari, has implored newly appointed healthcare professionals, to serve the province with dedication and Lehari was speaking during the official welcoming ceremony for 101 interns at the Job Shimankana Tabane (JST) Hospital in Rustenburg. The new cohort comprises 48 Medical Interns, 24 Community Service Medical Doctors, 4 Community Service Radiographers, 2 Occupational Therapists, 2 Dietitians, 2 Physiotherapists, 12 Nursing Assistants, 3 Community Service Nurses, 2 Environmental Health Practitioners, and 2 Speech and Audiology Therapists. …