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×Locating the remains of slain award winning photo journalist Anton Hammerl is key to instituting an investigation into his death. That's according to the international legal team for Penny Sukhraj-Hammerl, Anton's wife. In 2001, Hammerl travelled from his home in London to Libya to cover the Arab Springs and was killed. After ten years of no action, no answers and no accountability, Sukhraj-Hammerl has asked the Special Procedures of the UN Human Rights Council to take action. The UN Security Council held a virtual side event, to discuss the case of Anton Hammerl and continuing impunity for crimes against journalists in Libya. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Locating the remains of slain award winning photo journalist Anton Hammerl is key to instituting an investigation into his death. That's according to the international legal team for Penny Sukhraj-Hammerl, Anton's wife. In 2001, Hammerl travelled from his home in London to Libya to cover the Arab Springs and was killed. After ten years of no action, no answers and no accountability, Sukhraj-Hammerl has asked the Special Procedures of the UN Human Rights Council to take action. The UN Security Council held a virtual side event, to discuss the case of Anton Hammerl and continuing impunity for crimes against journalists in Libya. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
COVID-19 infection rates across South Africa are expected to surge over the next few weeks. This emerged during a briefing by the National Department of Health this morning. Scientists say the third wave infection rates have already surpassed those of the first and second waves. The Department has implemented a plan to increase vaccinations in the coming weeks. From the 1st of July, registration will be open to citizens over 50. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Workers in South Africa's education sector will not receive their vaccines this week. That's because the United States medicines regulator, the Food and Drug Administration or FDA", has not yet given the go ahead for the Johnson&Johnson jabs to be released. J&J has offered South Africa 480-thousand doses of the vaccine -- a batch with a shelf life of three weeks. The government made a decision to accept the offer and roll out the batch to workers in the education sector. The FDA needs to determine whether the J&J vaccine was contaminated with ingredients of AstraZeneca's COVID shot. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
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1 The LGBTQI+ community is under siege in SA, and activists fear the situation will worsen should the law not change 4:36
The LGBTQI+ community is under siege in South Africa, and activists fear the situation will worsen should the law not change. This as a flight attendant, Aubrey Boshoga, was found outside his Johannesburg home last weekend. His body had multiple stab wounds. Boshoga's death has sparked an outcry in what is believed to be a hate crime. Pearl Magubane reports #SABCnews…
South Africans working from home say, load shedding has forced many of them to return to the office, hence placing them at risk of contracting Covid-19. Earlier this week, Eskom implemented stage two load shedding, following breakdowns of generating units at the Kriel, Arnot, Majuba and Tutuka Power Stations. Experts say, productivity levels of those working from home are dropping - due to disruptions in the power supply. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Johannesburg Water says load shedding will continue to affect its ability to deliver uninterrupted water supply to residents in the city. Eskom has implemented stage two until ten o'clock on Friday night. This is due to the breakdown of generating units at the Majuba and Arnot power stations. Residents' ongoing water issues are likely to be exacerbated by the three-day loadshedding. Taps have already run dry at a number of hospitals in the city. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Record high unemployment statistics in South Africa, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have forced children to become bread winners. As Youth Month kicks off in the country -- Childline South Africa -- says young girls are resorting to sex work in order to feed their families, as the pandemic has rendered their parents jobless. Through the Grow, Learn and Own programme, the organisation empowers teenagers with entrepreneurial skills to become economically independent and self-sufficient. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Fake news is hampering government's efforts to vaccinate the population. It has led to hesitancy from some to be inoculated. That's according to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases or NICD. In recent weeks, social media has been flooded with fake news about deaths related to the vaccine. This has created doubt on whether or not to register for vaccinations. Prabashini Moodley reports....…
Just over half of companies in the travel and tourism sector in South Africa have retrenched their staff in the last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That's according to the Association of Southern African Travel Agents. The industry has been the hardest hit by the pandemic with hundreds of thousands of jobs being shed. Now, The Department of Tourism has launched a recovery plan to resuscitate the sector and avert further job losses. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Concealing a sexual crime against a child in the family, could result in arrest. The Gauteng Department of Community Safety says although incest or child sexual assault is not a new phenomenon, the Covid-19 lockdown intensified the crime. In many cases rape in families is never reported to police. Reporter Pearl Magubane visited a family that's been torn apart by alleged rape incidents. A mother, her daughter and a cousin. Their names have been changed to protect the minor's identity. #SABCnews…
INTRO: The local music industry is mourning the passing of Emmanuel "Mjokes' Matsane. "Mjokes" -- a member of kwaito group Trompies and co-director at Kalawa Jazmee records -- died in a car crash early Sunday. The group had just performed at the Soweto Arts and Culture Festival in Meadowlands. Pearl Magubane filed this report… #SABCnews…
The South African embassy in Palestine is engaged in efforts to assist South Africans who wish to return home amid escalating violence between Israel and Palestine. At least 220 Palestinians, including 63 children, have been killed in Gaza since the violence flared in early May. Twelve people in Israel have died, including two children. This comes as the Department of International Relations and Cooperation or DIRCO has launched a 24-hour hotline that can assist South Africans with information about their relatives in Gaza. Prabashini Moodley has this report....…
Students, parents and alumni of Redhill School in Sandton, Johannesburg have handed a memorandum of demands to the school's management. The group staged a peaceful protest outside the school this morning, after the institution issued a letter to parents last week prohibiting discussion on the Israel-Palestine conflict. More than 220 Palestinians, including 63 children, have been killed in the Gaza Strip since Israeli air strikes began on the 10th of May. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Vaccination sites in Johannesburg have seen snaking queues of health-care workers trying to get the jab before phase one of government's vaccination programme ends. Phase two, targeting the elderly and vulnerable groups is expected to begin next week. At Milpark Hospital scores of doctors and nurses were told to return on Friday, as Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Social distancing and other health protocols could lessen the impact of a predicted third wave of Covid-19 infections. That's according to Acting Executive Director of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Professor Adrian Puren. The Health Ministry says while COVID-19 figures are worrying, SA has not yet hit a third wave of infections. This is despite some districts in the country fast approaching a third wave threshold. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
There's a new bus in town, providing food and a new way to think green. The newly-launched Skaftin Bus brings nutritious food to residents of Johannesburg's inner city at a fraction of the cost. It also reduces plastic consumption. The concept of the zero waste mobile grocery store was introduced two months ago to alleviate the effects of the lockdown. Those who are now jobless can at least put a healthy meal on the table. Prabashini Moodley sent this report...…
Dr Maryam Mohammed Dawjee has become the first woman and only the second person in South Africa with a masters degree in Digital Smile Design. This refers to the study of the relationships between the teeth, gums, and lips in order to virtually plan the treatment of patients with dental or facial conditions. With this latest technology that only very few in the world are trained in, patients become part of designing their own smiles. Prabashini Moodley sat down with the Johannesburg-based specialist, to find out how her expertise will advance treatment in the country...…
The Independent Institute of Education or IIE, is calling for South Africa's current school infrastructure to be declared a national crisis. The Institute says, the disruptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be detrimental to a child's long term educational career. Experts in the field say pupils worst affected by school closures and rotational learning, are those in overcrowded classrooms with no access to basic services and educational resources. Prabashini Moodley reports.....…
The National Health Department has assured South Africans that every citizen, who registers on the Electronic Vaccination Data System, will be offered a vaccine. Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize and his team, launched the EVD system for people over the age of 60, this morning. Phase two of the vaccination programme will include the elderly, essential workers, and those with comorbidities. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
The South African government has temporarily suspended the roll out of the Johnson&Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, made the announcement. It comes hard on the heels of the Food and Drug Administration in the United States calling for an immediate pause in the use of the vaccine after six women who received it developed a rare and severe form of blood clotting. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group or SADAG says, the murder of fifty-nine-year-old Jostina Sangweni is a horrific reminder of the absolute necessity of educating communities about mental illness and the seriousness of psychiatric conditions. Sangweni was killed in a mob justice incident in Soweto, last month. She was diagnosed with the mental disorder of schizophrenia however community members believed she was involved in witchcraft. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
South Africa has secured more than fifty-million doses of COVID-19 vaccines and delivery is expected to start later this month. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize made the announcement at the Soweto Home for the Aged in Gauteng. Mkhize conducted a visit of the facility as well as the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Parktown, Johannesburg, to access the readiness for the roll out of phase two of the vaccination programme. The vaccines have been secured from pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson, as well as the COVAX facility. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
The last few months have been an emotional roller coaster for SABC employees across the country. This week, 621 people left the employ of the public broadcaster. Of these, 346 opted for voluntary severance packages due to lower salary packages being offered to them. Those that remain bid an untimely farewell to many they considered family at the Corporation. This week, the SABC entered into its new structure after issuing a notice to all staff indicating that the retrenchment process has been concluded. Prabashini Moodley recaps on some of the most touching moments of the week...…
The SABC says that it has concluded the section 189 retrenchment process and will move to a new structure on the 1st of April. The public broadcaster says that 621 permanent employees will leave the organisation this week. Labour unions say that the job cuts will compromise the quality of SABC content and that the staff that remain will have an increased workload. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
One of SA's flight doctors, this month completed her 100th life-saving mission. Doctor Nadia Swart has been involved with medical emergency evacuations across the African continent for more than two years. In that time, she and her team, have been responsible for saving the lives of many people that required advanced medical care. However, life-saving on board an aircraft adds many additional challenges for the flight doctors as Prabashini Moodley finds out....…
Exactly a year ago on this day - South Africa went into a national lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. For many South African children the lockdown has left them feeling sad, lonely and eager to return to a life before the virus. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused death, hunger, homelessness, isolation and a complete overhaul of life as we know it. In the past year, the country recorded more than one-point-five-million-cases of the Corona Virus and more than fifty-two-thousand deaths. However, while adults still battle with the adjustment of a new norm, what has been a child's perception of living under lockdown for one year? Prabashini Moodley reports...…
The National Institute of Communicable Disease has warned that mass gatherings and social events over the Easter Holidays are likely to cause a surge in COVID-19 cases, which may trigger a third wave. Many South Africans have abandoned non-pharmaceutical interventions to prevent contracting COVID-19. Some have chosen to stop wearing masks at large family gatherings. This comes as South Africa is falling behind on it's vaccination targets. Prabashini Moodley compiled this report...…
Gauteng has depleted its stock of the Johnson and Johnson vaccines. The province has already vaccinated more than 31-thousand healthcare workers. Gauteng Premier, David Makhura and Health MEC, Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi, today observed the jabs being administered at the Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg. The hospital, one of six dedicated vaccination sites, has thus far inoculated over four-thousand healthcare workers. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Television and Radio Broadcaster Karima Brown has been lauded for her unwavering dedication to the field of journalism in South Africa. Brown passed away this morning (Thursday 4 March) from Covid-19 related complications after a long stay in a Johannesburg hospital. In a statement, her family says she was driven by a conviction that journalism must be in service of justice. She will be laid to rest in a private burial ceremony which will be held in accordance with Islamic rites and traditions today. Prabashini Moodley reports....…
Users of the messenger application WhatsApp have shared their frustration and annoyance about the platforms new terms of service, with some having already migrated to other platforms. Last week, the Facebook-owned messenger app, introduced new terms, requesting users to agree and allow Facebook and it's subsidiaries to collect user data from their devices. The move has raised many questions about the invasion of user privacy. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Trade union Nehawu says healthcare workers in Gauteng are under siege and are struggling to treat the soaring levels of COVID-19 patients in the province. And they're concerned that it could get worse as more residents return to Gauteng after spending the holiday period at the coast or at rural homes. Medical experts say the infection rate is likely to climb in the coming weeks and will put more pressure on the already strained healthcare facilities. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Founder and CEO of the Naledi Awards, Dawn Lindberg was passionate about the performance arts always driven to keep theatre alive. Lindberg passed away first week of December from health complications related to Covid19. Dawn together with her husband Des, enjoyed a successful career as musicians and entertainers, and were famous for many hits that include 'The Seagull's Name was Nelson' in 1971, which topped the charts for 20 weeks. Lindberg and her husband also created the internationally recognised Naledi Theatre Awards, which has honoured over 300 artists and theatre makers, and awarded over 60 Lifetime Achievement Awards. Pearl Magubane filed this report...…
The COVID-19 pandemic left 2020 an unprecedented year that was filled with challenges and adversity for many families across the globe. More than a year after the first case was detected in China, many are thrilled to bid 2020 farewell. However, it's not over yet. The country has entered a second wave of infection which means festive celebrations will have to take a different turn this year. Prabashini Moodley explores how festive traditions can still be maintained through social distancing...…
Twenty-six years into democracy and South Africa's young children have achieved the late former President, Nelson Mandela vision -- to see each other as human beings and not divided along racial lines. The Day of Reconciliation, commemorated annually on 16 December, came into effect in 1995 after the end of apartheid. The intention was to foster reconciliation and national unity for the country. While many may question, if this has yet been achieved, South African teachers are playing an integral role in breaking down barriers of race from a classroom level as Prabashini Moodley reports...…
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the South African Disability Alliance says disabled people in the country have nothing to celebrate. December third has been recognised by the United Nations as a day to promote the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on people with diasabilities in SA and the national lockdown has made them even more vulnerable. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
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1 GAU TOURISM AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES RESPONSIBLE DRINKING AND STRICT COVID-19 PROTOCOLS AS TOURISM ACTIVITIES RESUME 4:34
Locals are being targeted by the Gauteng government in its bid to revive the tourism sector that's been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Gauteng Economic Development Department has launched the provincial Domestic Tourism Festive Season Promotional Campaign or #GPFestiveSummer. Its aimed at stimulating the local visitor economy and showcasing Gauteng's efforts to implement Covid-19 protocols through the products, experiences and amenities they're offering. Pearl Magubane filed this report...…
The late queen of Kwaito, Mshoza, has been described as a true legend, whose name has been added to a list of music icons. She died at the Far East Rand Hospital last Thursday. Mshoza - whose real name is Nomasonto Maswanganyi - had been in and out of hospital getting treatment for diabetes. She rose to fame as the First Lady of Kwaito with her smash hit Kortes in the early 2000s. Mshoza also collaborated with stars such as Mzambiya and Msawawa. She has been laid to rest at the Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg. Pearl Magubane has more.…
A Johannesburg woman is accusing the police of wrongful arrest and of adding to her trauma of being abused by her ex-husband. Avanti Naidu says that her ex-husband had physically abused her for years and that she fears for her life despite having a protection order against him. She says he's now resorted to psychological abuse and had recently laid a false charge against her that resulted in her spending last weekend behind bars. This comes at a time when the country is observing 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. Prabashini Moodley has more...…
Labour analyst, Bukani Mngoma, says the SABC could withdraw the letters of redundancy and surplus they've issued to employees to appease the unions. But Mngoma says it doesn't mean that the SABC wont retrench if they're determined to cut jobs. Labour unions have demanded that the letters sent to some of the 400 permanent staff the SABC wants to retrench, be withdrawn before meaningful talks on the restructuring process can resume. Management yesterday (Tuesday) announced that the retrenchment process has been suspended by a further 30 days, until the end of next month. Wisani Makhubele reports...…
Loving, talented and a true kwaito queen. These were the words of speaker after speaker at the memorial service of Nomasonto Maswanganyi at the Bassline in Newtown, Johannesburg. The musician, who was affectionately called Mshoza, died at the Far East Rand Hospital in Gauteng last Thursday. Mshoza had been in and out of hospital, where she was getting treatment for diabetes. She rose to fame as the First Lady of Kwaito with her smash hit 'Kortes' in the early 2000s. Mshoza also collaborated with stars such as Mzambiya and Msawawa. Pearl Magubane reports…
Researchers at Britain's Oxford University have made a breakthrough in their quest to develop an effective Corona Virus vaccine. Yesterday , the University and their partner, pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, published their preliminary results from large scale trials. The vaccine has proven to be 70-percent effective at protecting people from the disease. South Africa is involved in at least four local and global trials geared at finding a vaccine for Covid-19. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Unemployment and alcohol abuse are some of the main contributing factors to the increase in intimate partner violence in South Africa. Gender activists say men tend to compensate for their lack of employment by physically and sexually abusing their partners. One victim of gender based violence says she's desperately looking for a job for her husband so he can stop abusing her. Thabile Mbhele reports……
Psychologists have advised that people going through retrenchments should allow themselves time to grieve the loss of their employment and income. However, they should not feel ashamed of losing their job since it's beyond the individual's control. Thousands of employees are continuing to face the risk of unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thabile Mbhele reports...…
The National Shelter Movement of South Africa or NSMSA together with the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or NSPCA are calling for animal protection to be included in the Domestic Violence Amendment Bill. They are supported by six other gender-based organisations which say, pets are often overlooked victims of domestic violence. NSMSA says, pets are used as an extension of abuse and many victims would rather stay in an abusive relationship, to ensure their pets' safety. Prabashini Moodley has more....…
New research from the country's top medical scientists show that people infected with the variant of the coronavirus found in South Africa have developed a level of immunity against that variant and possibly other mutations of the coronavirus as well. That's according to the KwaZulu-Natal Research, Innovation and Sequencing Platform or KRISP. Krisp today held a joint online media briefing with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases or NICD, the National Health Laboratory Services, the Health Department and the Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation.The new variant, which was initially detected in South Africa, is now found in 48 countries. It has nine different mutations. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
South Africa can expect the emergence of a third wave of Coronavirus infections from June this year, to coincide with cold winter months. That's according to the co-chair of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on COVID19 -- Professor Salim Abdool Karim. And with the third wave imminent -- is government ready for another surge in infections and what can South Africans do to avert this? Prabashini Moodley takes a look...…
The last quarter of 2020 saw seven-point-two million South Africans face unemployment. This is according to the Human Sciences Research Council. Combined with unemployment, the loss of life, illness, inflated food prices, and isolation -- the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for thousands of families. Experts say while many have adjusted to the new normal -- the psychological implications as a result of the Coronavirus will leave a lasting impact. Prabashini Moodley reports....…
Vaccine hesitancy as a result of fake news will halt South Africa's social and economic recovery from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. That's according to the Department of Higher Education, Science and Technology. It's hosted a virtual conference, seeking to address myths in relation to the roll out of the vaccine, currently underway. The conference revealed that many South Africans still believe the virus was created by advanced technology to reduce population sizes. Officials say this is one of the many myths preventing some people from being vaccinated. Prabashini Moodley filed this report...…
The Gauteng government intends vaccinating ten-point-four million of it's citizens in the coming months. The vaccination programme kicked off today at the Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital in Soweto. Health MEC, Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi was the first healthcare worker to receive the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine arrived at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Gauteng on Tuesday night. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
A study by the Soweto Clinical Trial Centre has shown that 80-percent of Ivermectic tablets found in South Africa contain at least one undeclared substance. According to the centre's Managing Director, Dr Qasim Ebrahim Bhorat, the ingredients could have dangerous consequences for patients. The health products regulator, SAHPRA, recently approved the compassionate use of Ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19 but under strict conditions. Health practitioners have been allowed to prescribe the drug under Section 21 authorisation of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, even though the drug isn't registered for human use in the country. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
All Medical Aid schemes in South Africa will be covering the cost of the COVID-19 vaccine for their members. This comes after South Africa's Council for Medical Schemes or CMS added the Covid-19 vaccine to its list of Prescribed Minimum Benefits. Prabashini Moodley reports...
The National Department of Health has assured South Africans that the Corona Virus vaccine is safe. Acting Director General Dr Anban Pillay says millions of people around the world have already taken the vaccine with no reports of side effects. South Africa received it's first consignment of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine from the Serum Institute of India yesterday. While many citizens remain hesitant about vaccination - Dr Pillay says the vaccine has been developed to teach your immune system to recognise and fight the infection. Prabashini Moodley looks at the concerns facing South Africans and speaks to experts about how the vaccine really works...…
While the second surge of the coronavirus pandemic has begun its descent in the province of Gauteng - experts still remain concerned about the high rate of hospitalisation. The Provincial Command Council, led by Premier David Makhura, updated citizens and the media on the province's handling of the pandemic. Gauteng has recorded almost eight-thousand deaths, 380-thousand more positive Covid-19 cases, and more than 360-thousand recoveries. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
The Justice for Shoni campaign and the family of Shonisani Lethole are demanding the immediate suspension of the Thembisa Tertiary Hospital CEO pending a disciplinary enquiry. The family held a virtual press conference after the Health Ombudsman, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba released his report on the circumstances surrounding the death of the businessman at the hospital last year. The report recommended that the Gauteng Department of Health institute a disciplinary inquiry against 19 staff members, including nurses and medical doctors for negligence. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
There's been much debate and activity around the efficacy, procurement, cost and roll out strategy for Covid-vaccines. An online survey has recently been conducted by the University of Johannesburg and the Human Sciences Research Council, touted as the largest and most comprehensive survey on people's willingness to take a Covid-19 vaccine. It found that one third of South Africa's population says that they'll most likely not take the COVID-19 vaccine when it's rolled out. It's an early pointer to the government of the challenges they face in convincing people to take the vaccine, the first batch of which according to the health ministry, should arrive on our shores in the next few days. Prabashini Moodley reports....…
Labour unions have strongly condemned the use of surgical masks for prolonged periods. This after some healthcare workers raised concern that they sometimes have to use the same mask for up to 5 days. They say the overuse of a single mask may be leading to the high infection rate and deaths within the sector. Zoleka Qodashe reports...…
Health policy expert at the Free Market Foundation, Eustace Davie, believes depriving South Africans access to the Ivermectin drug is unconstitutional. This as pressure mounts on government and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority or SAHPRA to allow for the legal use of the human formulation of Ivermectin. While South Africa mainly allows for the use of the veterinary version of the drug, desperation to help loved ones battling Covid-19 has seen many take to the black market. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Health experts say a negative COVID-19 test result doesn't necessarily mean you're in the clear, especially if you have symptoms associated with the disease. There are many cases where South Africans had to take two tests to confirm that they're Covid-positive. That's because the first test returned a negative result despite the patients experiencing severe symptoms related to the Coronavirus. Prabashini Moodley explores some of the reasons for the initial negative test result...…
INTRO: While SARS CoV-2 has been less known to impact young children, a Johannesburg mother, who almost lost her five month old baby to the coronavirus, is warning otherwise. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says children have been found to be more resilient to the virus. Despite this, they are warning that prescribed health measures must also be applied to children. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
The late Auditor General Kimi Makwetu has been commended for his ethics and bravery. 54-year old Makwetu passed away from stage four lung cancer, last week. A funeral service was held at the Fourways Memorial Park in Johannesburg today where close family members, colleagues and senior government officials paid tribute to his unwavering commitment to unearthing corruption in the country. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Victims of forced sterilisation are taking the health department to court. They are accusing the department of health and the Commission for Gender Equality of not taking them seriously. This comes after the CGE issued an investigative report on how 48 HIV positive women were forced to sign consent forms under the guise that they were approving a caesarean section, when instead the nurses and doctors would sterilise them. This allegedly took place in 15 public health facilities in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng. Thabile Mbhele reports...…
There's been a 57 percent reduction in the number of new HIV infections in South Africa in the past decade. There's also been a significant drop in the number of people who have succumbed to the epidemic. This has been announced at the virtual launch of the latest statistics organised by the South African National AIDS Council. In the year 2000 there were 3.4 million people living with HIV compared to 7.6 million last year. Thabile Mbhele reports……
There's an urgent need for new, more suitable HIV medicine for children in South Africa. Currently they're subjected to bitter-tasting medicine and a huge pill burden for the older children. This has emerged at a paediatric HIV treatment webinar organised by the South African National AIDS Council and pharmaceutical giant, Cipla. Thabile Mbhele reports....…
The Infertility Awareness Association of South Africa, IFAASA, is taking the Council for Medical Schemes to court in an effort to force them to allow infertility treatment to be covered by medical aids. Currently medical aid schemes only pay for the diagnosis and investigations related to infertility but not the actual treatment. However the medical industry has responded by calling for greater cover and emphasis on preventing infertility instead of a big drive towards covering the treatment. Thabile Mbhele reports……
Residents says there has been an increase in tombstone theft at the Alexandra Cemetery, north of Johannesburg. Some tombstones have also been vandalized. Several residents have expressed anger as they say the graves form part the township's rich heritage, and the cemetery is where some of those who took part in the liberation struggle are buried. They have blamed residents of the nearby Setwetla informal settlement for the crime and dirt and have called on City Parks to ensure there is security. Pearl Magubane reports....…
The SABC's restructuring, which includes retrenching staff, is likey to end up in the courts. Labour union, BEMAWU, has already instructed lawyers to reinstate an urgent Labour Court application to compel the SABC to meaningfully consult them as required by section 189 of the Labour Relations Act. And the Communications workers union is threatening legal action of their own. This comes in the wake of the SABC signalling that they're pushing ahead with the staff cuts which they want to complete by the end of the year. Pearl Magubane reports……
There's been a major breakthrough in HIV prevention - women will soon be able to take 1 injection with an anti-retroviral every eight weeks to prevent HIV infection compared to a daily oral pill. This is the result of a study conducted by Wits University. 240 000 young women aged 15 to 24 are infected with HIV each year in our country. The study was conducted on over three thousand HIV negative women in 7 countries in Africa over a 48-week period. Thabile Mbhele reports...…
With children spending more time at home under Level One of the nationwide lockdown -- the Film and Publications Board has inducted 37 new classifiers to help ensure children are protected from inappropriate content. They range from psychologists, film makers and content creators to lawyers, educators, language experts and social workers. According to psychologists, a child's exposure to harmful content can affect both their cognitive and psychological development. Prabashini Moodley has more....…
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says his department will take disciplinary action against five staff members from the Laerskool Bekker in Magaliesburg. Lesufi met with the school governing body today. This comes after a report found that the school and the department of Education were negligent in relation to the death of 13-year old Keamogetswe Seboko. Seboko's naked, lifeless body was discovered at the bottom of the school pool on the 15th of January this year. It's understood that Keamogetswe was swimming with around 60 other learners during school hours, when he went missing. His body was discovered half an hour after the rest of the children had left the pool. Prabashini Moodley reports..…
Health experts are confident that malaria can be eliminated in South Africa in the next three years. This would be within the deadline set for SADC countries to eliminate local transmission of the disease. South Africa is among the few countries in the SADC region that have made good progress in reducing the number of infections and deaths linked to malaria. This has emerged at the virtual SADC Malaria Day commemoration held under the theme - Community involvement is key to achieving zero malaria. Thabile Mbhele reports...…
It's embarrassing that 72 percent of all baby deliveries in the country's private health sector are via c-section, way above the global average of 15 per cent. That's according to Doctor Nicholas Crisp, advisor to the Health Department on the implementation of the National Health Insurance. He's been part of a discussion on lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic organised by the Government Employee Medical Scheme and the Mail and Guardian. Crisp says the National Health Insurance will address structural challenges in accessing healthcare and remove wastage in both the public and private sectors. The country currently spends eight and a half percent of its GDP on healthcare and Crisp says this is sufficient to run a single effective health system ... IN: It's a whooping... OUT:...in this country. DUR: 30'' Thabile Mbhele/JHB 04.11.2020 nd nosizwe…
South Africa may have lower Covid-19 infections and deaths when compared to other countries but the pandemic has had a huge impact on poorer communities. These are some of the findings of a recent study by Wits University. It shows that it's not only COVID-19 that has affected people's health but the economic impact of the lockdown has also hit them hard. Thabile Mbhele reports……
South Africans are concerned about how government plans to mitigate fraud and corruption under the National Health Insurance as well as the pricing of the new health system. There's also still a sense of uncertainty with insufficient detail on how the NHI will be administered. These are some of the discussion points that have come out of a webinar drawing on lessons from the pandemic and looking at the way forward for the National Health Insurance. The webinar was organised by the Government Employee Medical Scheme and the Mail and Guardian. Thabile Mbhele reports ……
There's been a 50-percent drop in the number of women screening for breast cancer this year, due to COVID-19. That's according to Keystone Radiology. It has called on women to use Breast Cancer Awareness Month to get screened for breast cancer and detect it early while it can still be treated. Thabile Mbhele reports...…
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1 The National ProsecuThe NPA says more arrests are imminent in the Gau Health Department's R1.2 billion 2007 tender fraud 3:50
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says more arrests are imminent in the Gauteng Health Department's 1.2 billion rand tender fraud case. Four former senior government officials have been granted bail at the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court, east of Johannesburg. The officials were arrested for alleged tender irregularities believed to have taken place in the Gauteng Health Department in 2007. They allegedly received kickbacks after awarding a lucrative contract to a private company. Pearl Magubane reports....…
The South African Medical Research Council says close to a million people quit smoking in South Africa during the hard lockdown. It says government made the right decision to ban tobacco in the first months of the lockdown, but could have done more to support people who wanted to quit smoking. This came out at the virtual 51st Union Conference on Lung Health. Thabile Mbhele reports……
COVID-19 could lead to the deaths of half a million HIV-positive people in Sub-Saharan Africa if interruption to HIV and TB services continues. That's according to the UN agency for HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS at the virtual 51st Union Conference on Lung Health. Speakers are discussing the impact of COVID-19 on other illnesses and healthcare in general. Thabile Mbhele reports...…
Former US President Bill Clinton has called on governments to also test people for tuberculosis when they test them for COVID-19. He says with people staying indoors and in crowded places during lockdowns, there's been an increase in TB infections in low and middle income countries. Clinton has been speaking at the opening of the virtual 51st Union World Conference on Lung Health attended by delegates from 135 countries, including nearly one-thousand TB survivors. Thabile Mbhele reports……
A recent study has found that domestic workers suffer abuse and sexual harassment at the hands of their employers. The study -- commissioned by Hlanganisa Institute of Development in Southern Africa and Izwi Domestic Workers Alliance -- was conducted in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape in July and August. It found that the plight of domestic workers was heightened during the pandemic although sexual harassment they experienced has been ongoing. The study also found that domestic workers are often asked to perform sexual favours. Zoleka Qodashe reports...…
The World Health Organisation, WHO, says one-billion people are at immediate risk of contracting COVID-19 due to lack of basic handwashing facilities worldwide. It says while hand hygiene is the first defence against the virus, millions of people do not have access to clean water and sanitation. In South Africa, government has acknowledged that it has failed millions of people who still do not have access to clean running water and proper sanitation during the pandemic. This emerged during the Global Handwashing Day commemoration webinar under the theme "Hand Hygiene for All". Thabile Mbhele reports...…
Health authorities have warned that we may have COVID-19 permanently. They believe while it may not be as widespread and claim many lives like it does now, it will become part of the seasonal diseases forever. Thabile Mbhele reports…
South Africa has apparently failed to build sufficient herd immunity to be protected from COVID-19 infection. Health experts says densely populated areas may have built up localised immunity, but that's not enough to protect everyone in the country. In the early stages of the pandemic, health experts said at least 60 percent of the South African population would need to contract the corona virus to develop some immunity against it. However, so far only around 700-thousand people have tested positive for the corona virus in South Africa. Thabile Mbhele reports...…
South Africa has failed to implement policy to promote access to mental health treatment in the country. That's the view of the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), ahead of World Mental Health Day on Saturday. This year's international theme is "Mental Health for all: Greater Investment, Greater Access". In a media briefing, experts took a critical look at shortcomings in addressing mental health in South Africa. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Discovery Health Medical Scheme will from next year cover the costs of infertility treatment for members on their elite schemes. This means they'll now pay for interventions such as in-vitro fertilisation. While this has been welcome by some stakeholders in the industry - they believe it's not enough for the millions of people battling with infertility. Thabile Mbhele reports...…
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1 The opening of borders will give small tour operators the much needed cash injection to help businesses survive 4:48
The opening of borders to international travelers will give small tour operators the much needed cash injection to help their businesses survive. Tourism minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane says the opening of domestic travel has provided a testing mechanism for the country and now they believe South Africa is ready to welcome international travellers. The resumption of inter-provincial travel has allowed many South Africans to tour the country and visit relatives or go on holiday in other provinces. Pearl Magubane reports...…
Reggae music continues to unite people while highlighting issues of injustice, resistance, love and humanity. This is why the United Nations' cultural and scientific agency -- UNESCO -- added reggae music to its list of global cultural treasures two years ago. The South African reggae community says the music is a heritage they will continue to nurture with pride. Pearl Magubane filed this report...…
Calls are mounting for the decriminalisation of sex work in South Africa. Sisonke Group a sex-worker led non-profit organisation advocating for the decriminalisation of adult sex work in South Africa, has called for more efforts to recognise this old-age profession. It is estimated that there are 156 thousand sex workers in the country however Sisonke believes there are many more who remain silent due to the stigma and discrimination they may face if they disclose what they do for a living. Sisonke National Co-Ordinator Kholi Buthelezi says they want sex work to be recognised like other jobs…
People's attitude to the Corona virus has changed since the move to lockdown level 1 and healthcare professionals are concerned. They say health protocols - wearing a mask, sanitising and social distancing - are being ignored and that it could lead to another surge in infections. They're particularly worried about big gatherings and festivities planned for December. South Africa has recorded more than 16-thousand Covid-19 deaths. Daily infections are on a downward trajectory but fears that irresponsible behaviour could change that, persist. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Health experts warn that some patients may develop post COVID-19 inflammation of the lungs or post COVID pneumonia. They say they're already seeing patients with long-term lung damage as a result of the corona virus. However they're encouraged that a large proportion of the patients do eventually recover even if its many months after being cleared of COVID-19. Thabile Mbhele reports……
Magistrate David Mhango has described the murder of 16-year-old Nathaniel Julies as a deliberate act of wrongdoing that the three police officers accused of the crime had been desperate to cover up. The Protea Magistrate's Court has denied bail to Simon Scorpion Ndyalvane, Caylene Whiteboy and Foster Netshiongolo. They've been charged with killing Julies last month, just a few metres from his house in Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
The national COVID-19 lockdown has left thousands jobless, homeless and in some cases, in a state of depression. As the economy recovers, many are still reeling from the impact of the virus and are taking stock of what they've lost. However, it's through simple acts of kindness that many have been able to recover, eat, and get back on their feet again. Prabashini Moodley caught up with two good samaritans who are lending a helping hand.....…
The accused in the murder of Eldorado Park teenager Nathaniel Julies had been on a shooting spree on the day of the murder. That's according to state prosecutor, Mzwandile Mrwabe. He made these comments during the bail hearing of the three suspects, police officers Simon Ndyalvane, Caylene Whiteboy and Foster Netshiongolo. The Protea Magistrate's Court will make it's decision on Monday. Julies was gunned down near his home in Eldorado Park last month. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
One of the accused in the Nathaniel Julies murder case, Caylene Whiteboy, has told the Protea Magistrate's court that she's being framed by her co-accused and that she's received death threats. Three police officers are applying for bail for the murder of the 16-year-old who was gunned down last month just metres from his home in Eldorado Park, the south of Johannesburg. The state is opposing bail for the officers who are facing charges of murder, discharging a firearm, possession of illegal ammunition and defeating the ends of justice. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
South Africa has resumed work on one of its COVID-19 vaccine trials that was recently put on hold. The research from the experimental trial developed by Oxford University and Pharmaceutical company - AstraZeneca - had also been halted in Brazil and the United Kingdom, after one of the UK participants had an adverse reaction. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
It's a problem faced by parents across the globe...It's sleep deprivation - and it's caused by cute and cuddly babies who wake up frequently through the night leaving their parents red eyed and exhausted. The problem has come to the fore even more during the national lockdown, with mums and dads having to work from home, as well as juggle the family and household responsibilities - all without a good nights sleep. Melini Moses explores this issue and puts a sleep therapist to the test... Photo by shiva_sq on unsplash…
The beginning of spring in Johannesburg usually means the beginning of the arts calendar for revelers. With the Level 2 lockdown restrictions as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, things will be different this year. The 28th edition of the Arts Alive Festival officially kicked off this week, and because of restrictions on gatherings, many digital platforms will carry the productions. On Sunday, Jazz on the Lake goes virtual. The concert will feature performances from award winning South Africa artists Zoe Modiga, Shekhinah, Andile Yenana, Blaq Diamond, Thandi Ntulu, Ami Faku and others. Pearl Magubane filed this report……
The family of Tshepiso Adoons, who was shot dead allegedly by police in his shack in Tembisa, east of Johannesburg, seeks justice. The 22-year old, who was mentally impaired, was shot and killed on Monday. In an emotional funeral service, friends family and the Tembisa community gathered to bid him farewell. Pearl Magubane reports...…
The owner of the restaurant in Florida, west of Johannesburg, where a four-year old girl was almost kidnapped says his paternal instincts kicked in when he tackled the suspect and wrestled him to the ground. In a video which has gone viral on social media, the suspect is seen storming into a pizza restaurant and grabbing the child while she's sitting at a table with her mother and another woman. The restaurant owner, can be seen wrestling the little girl away from the suspect, whom police say is not known to the mother. Sashin Naidoo has the details...…
While COVID-19 and social distancing has caused a shift in learning within the classroom, some teachers say it's a move that may actually benefit weaker learners. Today marks International Literacy Day. The theme this year focuses on "Literacy teaching and learning during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond." It looks at the role of educators in a changing classroom environment. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Photojournalist, Jurgen Schadeberg, has been described as an incredible pictorial historian who played an integral role in capturing South Africa's struggle for freedom during apartheid. He died at the age of 89 at his home in Spain - last weekend, after suffering a stroke. Schadeberg, who was chief photographer at Drum magazine, is responsible for capturing many of the country's most iconic images, in particular Nelson Mandela. Prabashini Moodley compiled this report...…
Exposure to other serious diseases in the past may have created an immunity to COVID-19 for many South Africans. That's according to Professor of Vaccinology at the University of the Witwatersrand, Shabir Madhi. He's currently looking into why South Africa's death rate is far lower than was initially predicted. This comes as the number of daily new infections has also dipped sharply. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Animal welfare organisations have warned pet owners to exercise caution as pet theft, especially the theft of dogs, is on the increase. In Johannesburg, no dog is safe. Experts say there's a black market for almost every type of dog - from small terrier breeds to power breeds like pit bulls, staffies and bull terriers, and large security dogs like Rottweilers, Boerboels and German Shepherds. Jamaine Krige reports……
Recent changes in legislation which decriminalises cannabis use for adults in South Africa has proven challenging for companies conducting drug screenings in the workplace. Cannabis can be detected for up to 4 weeks by standard urine tests - the type most often utilised in a work environment. These tests, however, do not tell you when the substance was used or whether the employee is impaired at the time of the test. Jamaine Krige reports……
Life comes with its ups and downs. Women in particular go through many hardships. These can be anything from work pressures, divorce and gender-based violence. To try and cope, some have turned to art for comfort and support. Pearl Magubane filed this report...
The mother of the 16-year-old Eldorado Park boy who was killed on Wednesday, allegedly by the police, says she'll miss him dearly. Nathaniel Julies, who was down syndrome, was shot dead under mysterious circumstances not far from his home on Wednesday evening. The incident sparked unrest, resulting in continuous running battles between the police and community members after they attacked the local police station. Three police officers have been wounded and four residents arrested. Wisani Makhubele reports....…
South Africa has recorded a COVID-19 recovery rate of 80-percent - translating to over 466-thousand recoveries. This is above the global recovery rate of about 63-percent. This comes as President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country would move to level 2 of the lockdown from midnight on Monday. SABC News' Zoleka Qodashe spent time with people that have recovered from the virus and they spoke about their experiences.....…
An organisation representing over 200 foreign-trained medical graduates is preparing court papers to challenge the Health Professionals Council of South Africa for failing to register them. The South African Internationally Trained Health Professionals Association says they studied in countries like China, Mauritius, Russia and Romania. But they've had an uphill battle being admitted to the board examination in South Africa. Without this last step, their qualifications are incomplete. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
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1 Family awaits DNA results to determine whether a baby that died at the Tembisa Hospital is theirs 2:24
A family in Tembisa on Gauteng's east rand is in limbo as they await DNA results to determine whether a baby that died at the Tembisa Hospital is theirs. It's been a gruelling six month wait and the police do not know when the test results will be available. Thabile Mbhele reports…..
The ban on the sale of alcohol and tobacco has given criminal networks total control of the market allowing the illicit trade to flourish. That's according to experts who've been discussing the impact of the illicit trade during the nationwide lockdown, in a webcast titled - Fraud and Corruption in the COVID-19 Era. Sashin Naidoo reports...…
Police have launched a manhunt for a suspect accused of the rape of a 17-year old teenager at the Jampass informal settlement in Johannesburg. The rape survivor says the criminal justice system has failed her. She shared her story with the SABC in the hope that justice will be served. The name of the teenager has been changed for her safety. Maageketla Mohlabe and Pearl Magubane filed the following report...…
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has requested more clarity on the details contained in the report on forced sterilisation of HIV positive women in South Africa. In February, the Commission for Gender Equality released a report on how 48 HIV positive women, were sterilised forcefully at 15 public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. The Commission revealed that the women were forced to sign consent forms under the guise that they were approving a caesarean section. Instead, nurses and doctors sterilised them. Thabile Mbhele reports……
There's been mixed views to the re-openig of schools. Millions of learners from all grades, except grades 5 and 8, resumed classes after months at home. Schools were first closed at the start of the national lockdown in March. In July, the President closed schools again for four weeks, becasue of rising Covid-19 infections. Many parents remain concerned about their children's well-being at school, but the Basic Education Department has been swift in assuring parents that adeqaute PPE will be provided and other Covid-19 protocols will be observed. Education stakeholders, including teacher unions and student body Cosas, are not completely happy about the resumption of learning and teaching. Tshepo Phagane compiled this national wrap....…
Gauteng remains the most violent province in the country. More than four-thousand-500 people were murdered in the province between April last year and March this year. Close to 11-thousand sexual offences were reported to the police in the same period. The majority of them were rape incidents. The biggest hike recorded was for car-hijackings followed by robbery at non-residential properties. Gauteng police's top management presented the crime statistics to the Gauteng Legislature's Community Safety committee and told them that some of their interventions are beginning to yield results. Tshepo Phagane reports...…
Student organisations are threatening to take on the National Students Financial Aid Scheme -- Nsfas -- for deregistering 5-thousand students from their database. This week, the scheme announced that 5-thousand students had misrepresented their family income and unfunded them. However, student organisations have called the move by Nsfas as irresponsible. They have called on the scheme to reverse the registration or face them in court. Angela Bolowana reports……
The Gauteng government expects more than a million children to return to school on Monday. That's in addition to the close to 3-hundred-thousand learners already back in class. It'll lead to a higher movement of people in the province. The move to lockdown level 2 also increases the risk on COVID-19 infections. These details were made public by the Gauteng Command Council at their weekly update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Thabile Mbhele reports...…
The sound of applause and encores will once again be heard as South African performers return to live theatre. Under Level 2 of the lockdown, they will be performing on stage, in front of a maximum of 50 people. Many are excited as they prepare to welcome audiences back to theatre. They are also looking forward to generate much needed revenue. Pearl Magubane filed this report……
The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the country's inequalities. On the education front, one only needs to look at the disparities in how schools are dealing with disruptions to classroom-based teaching. Some have been able to switch to online learning, but those in poorer communities have had no such option. This came under discussion at a roundtable on basic education, hosted by the Mapungube Institute. Angela Bolowana reports...…
The lifting of the alcohol ban this week, has again put South Africa's consumption patterns and the errant behaviour that goes with it, in the spotlight. The Association for Alcohol Responsibility and Education or AWARE, is urging drinkers to realise that alcohol abuse has grave consequences. It's one of the major drivers of domestic violence and takes up lots of resources when law enforcement officers have to deal with drunk driving. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
A swift, efficient and cost-effective movement of commuters across all different modes of public transport. That's the vision the Gauteng government is working on for an integrated or single ticketing transport system. It's hoped that the improvements will significantly reduce traffic, curb taxi violence and drive economic growth. The newly-established Gauteng Transport Authority will drive the process and as Wisani Makhubele reports, a CEO is in place and government is in the process of appointing a board…
Police in the Eastern Cape are investigating the murder of a 20-year-old woman, allegedly at the hands of her boyfriend. Asithandile Kwaza Zozo was stabbed and killed at a flat in Dutywa in the Eastern Cape on Monday. Her murder has sparked outrage and calls for justice have been trending on social media Jamaine Krige reports…
Public trust in the government is declining under lockdown. And it's the state's implementation of the Covid relief package announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the corruption that's dogged the procurement of PPE and other medical equipment, that's behind the waning public trust. This emerged during a webinar by the University of Johannesburg and the HSRC on social division and declining trust. The findings are the result of a second multilingual online survey. As Pearl Magubane reports, South Africans had more faith in the government at the beginning of the pandemic……
Residents of Pimville in Soweto are outraged, after going without electricity for close on two-months. A transformer that blew up at an electricity substation, caused the latest power interruption. It happened after power was restored following load shedding. This caused a surge in electricity current. The majority of residents in Zone 7 are pensioners with underlying medical conditions that require that they be on a particular diet. They're unable to do so and in their desperation, residents have contributed some of their pension funds towards buying the damaged equipment. But as Tshepo Phagane reports, they're still not winning with Eskom…
Lawyers For Black People have approached the High Court in Johannesburg to stop police from evicting tenants in Jeppe in the Johannesburg CBD. It's alleged that the police are removing defaulting tenants on the instruction of landlords. Lawyers for Black People's, Zuko Madikane, says the Jeppe Station Commander and the Minister of Police have been cited as respondents. Angela Bolowana reports that the case against the police officers will be heard in the High Court on Thursday, the 20th of August...…
Teacher unions are concerned that only 60 percent of matriculants this year will be ready for their final exams. The unions conducted a survey with principals from 7-thousand schools nationwide. 40 percent said their schools will not have covered the grade 12 curriculum by the time students sit to write their exam in November. Angela Bolowana reports…
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1 Another Covid-19 vaccine trail has started in South Africa - Novavex led by Wits Prof Shabir Madhi 2:35
Another Covid-19 vaccine trail has started in South Africa. The Novavax clinical trial is being led by Wits University professor Shabir Madhi. Studies of the Novavax vaccine conducted on non-human primates showed protection against SARS-Cov-2 infection in the nasal passage and lung disease. Madhi says the trial will help the country generate evidence on how well these vaccines work in an African context. Pearl Magubane reports…
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1 Gauteng Provincial Government and City of Johannesburg launch project aimed tackling land invasion 3:50
The Gauteng government, together with the City of Johannesburg, have launched a new strategy to stop land invasions and the mushrooming of informal settlements. They'll be deploying one-thousand-500 community patrollers across the province to identify and stop illegal occupations. Gauteng Human Settlements MEC, Lebogang Maile, unveiled the initiative in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg on Monday, Wisani Makhubele reports ...…
President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that the country has been moved to lockdown Level Two has been welcomed by the Tourism sector. But, it seems South Africans are still reluctant to indulge in domestic leisure travel. The country moved to Level Two at midnight -- allowing for a greater opening up of the economy. Some restrictions remain in place -- but the Tourism sector is hopeful that further job losses can be averted. Prabashini Moodley reports....…
The scourge of gender-based violence, the impact of Covid-19 on women, as well as the issues of social grants came under the spotlight at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature's annual Women's Parliament today. The Women's Parliament,which was held virtually is part of commemorating Women's month. Women from various parts of the province debated and made recommendations on how to address gender-based violence, as well as how Covid-19 relief grants and food parcels can be efficiently distributed. Wisani Makhubele reports...…
Gauteng schools have been distributing food parcels to poor learners. Some prepare food packs on a daily basis for poor learners to collect, while others have been calling parents every two weeks to collect food. The Department of Basic Education was forced by the courts to ensure that school feeding schemes continue to operate regardless of lockdown restrictions. As Angela Bolowana reports, schools have adopted different strategies to make good on the court order...…
South Africa's leading science experts say that the actual Corona Virus death toll could be double what's being reported. According to the Chairperson of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Covid-19, Professor Salim Abdool Karim, the reported death toll is mainly an account of Covid-19 cases from hospitals and doesn't necessarily include those who pass away at home. This week, Professor Karim and other experts provided an indepth update on current COVID-19 trends in the country. Prabashini Moodley reports..…
There could be 14 million more drug users on the continent in the next 30 years as Africa shifts from being a transit point to a consumer market for illicit drugs. This is according to a report by a group called Enhancing Africa's Response to Transnational Organised Crime, or ENACT. The organisation held a webinar aimed at interrogating what's behind the increase in drug trafficking in Africa. Zoleka Qodashe reports.…
Gauteng is ready to relax lockdown regulations, but this must be done gradually. That's according to a member of the Premier's Advisory Committee, Professor Bruce Mellado. He had been speaking at the weekly briefing on the province's response to the corona virus pandemic. This comes amid reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa has been advised to open up the economy and relax lockdown regulations from level 3 to level 2. Wisani Makhubele reports…
South Africa is ranked among the top five countries in the world when it comes to cyber bullying. And the majority of cases involve children under the age of 18. The revelations are contained in at least two recent studies. The Film and Publication Board and Children's rights organisations have called on parents to play a more pro-active role in monitoring their children's social media accounts in a bid to prevent cyber bullying. Thabile Mbhele reports…
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1 Sociologist says there may be an increase in the number of cult-like churches in the next few yearslogist 3:27
Emotional and psychological abuse, as well as sexual and financial exploitation are the hallmarks of cult churches. This emerged at today's virtual hearing of the CRL Rights Commission where experts in various fields shared their thoughts and experiences. It's part of the Commission's investigation into the commercialization of religion and the abuse of people's belief systems. The investigation was prompted by complaints it received of cult-like practices at some churches, as well as videos that went viral on social media showing some pastors feeding their congregants snakes and grass. Wisani Makhubele has more.…
As public schools welcome back Grade seven learners this week, the South African Paediatric Association or SAPA is urging government to open schools to all learners. They say an extended closure because of the Covid-19 pandemic should not be considered. The Grade sevens joined the Grade twelve learners who've also returned to the classroom. Other grades are only expected to resume learning on the 24th of August. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the shutting down of public schools for four weeks last month.However, the countries leading paediatricians say that the benefits of attending school outweighs the risks to both children and the broader community. Prabashini Moodley reports…
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1 City of Joburg says lawlessness will not tolerate after people have forcefully moved into Fleurhof RDP houses 2:19
City of Johannesburg Housing MMC Mlungisi Mabaso says the City will not tolerate lawlessness. He was responding to the situation that is playing out in Fleurhof, south west of Johannesburg where scores of people have forcefully moved into RDP houses. They say the structures were completed about four years ago but have not been allocated since then. Horisani Sithole visited the area and filed this report...…
Tributes are pouring in for veteran broadcaster, Bob Mabena, who died of suspected cardiac arrest on Monday after a short stay in a Johannebsurg Hospital at the weekend. Mabena was rushed back to hospital after his condition deteriorated. He was 51. Mabena celebrated over 30 years in the industry this year after hosting his first radio show in 1989 before going on to debut on TV, and releasing his own music. Zoleka Qodashe looks back on the life of the broadcasting icon...…
The Tourism and Hospitality sector has not been spared from the jobs bloodbath seen in the country. According to Tourism Recovery South Africa - more than one million jobs are in jeopardy in the sector and more than six-hundred-thousand are currently facing retrenchment. Hotel and lodge owners have turned to the insurance industry for some relief but they're finding that claims they consider to be legitimate, are being declined. They say, this is despite them meeting the relevant criteria for such payouts. Prabashini Moodley reports....…
Health care workers are pleading with government to provide them with quality PPE's. They say their lives are being compromised due to poor quality protective gear. More than 24-thousand health workers have tested positive for Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, with close to 200 losing their lives. Ditaba Tsotetsi has more...…
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department says it has seen a decline in the number of vehicle crashes reported in the city since the start of the national lockdown in March. Some vehicle repair shops say the drop in the number of vehicles needing repairs is costing them financially. Horisani Sithole compiled this report..…
Craft brewers and micro-distillers are facing serious financial difficulties as the ban on alcohol continues. The industry has been booming in recent years and is mainly made up of small businesses. Selling liquor is their core business and with the ban on the sale of alcohol, income streams have dried up for some. Pearl Magubane compliled this report...…
A funding dispute between the Basic Education Department and the Vaal University of Technology has left many students without money for food and books. The Education Department has blamed VUT for not submitting claims on time and of misrepresenting their fee structure. Wisani Makhubele reports...
There's still much debate in scientific circles on whether you can be re-infected with Covid-19. Well that's exactly what appears to have happened to a specialist eye doctor at a public hospital in Johannesburg. Doctor Teboho Seobi has contracted COVID-19 twice in three months. Health authorities have described this as a rare occurrence. Doctor Seobi is worried she might contract it again as her workplace has high numbers of infected patients. Thabile Mbhele reports……
Civic organisations have raised alarm over the number of evictions that have been happening around the country. While municipalities have been singled out for many of the evictions, private landlords are allegedly using bouncers to unlawfully evict tenants. This as many people lose their jobs and fail to meet their rental obligations. Angela Bolowana has more...…
The closure of schools due to Covid-19 lockdown regulations has serious consequences for children's development. Education experts say that the first three years of school are crucial for building fundamental skills such as reading. Global studies have shown that South Africa lags behind when it comes to addressing chronic literacy problems at primary school level. Improving on this has taken a knock as some learners can only obtain the skill at school. Pearl Magubane reports……
Not enough South African mothers are exclusively breastfeeding their children. The country's breastfeeding rates are currently at 32 percent, below the WHO's recommended rate of 50 percent. This has emerged at the launch of National Breastfeeding Week. Thabile Mbhele reports…
Artists often rely on what is happening around them for inspiration. As the world goes through the coronavirus pandemic, people have been forced to adapt to the changes around them. While some artists have used this time to reflect on old material, others have changed how they write songs and create melodies. Pearl Magubane compiled this report……
With the prolonged lockdown, an increasing number of COVID-19 deaths and strict funeral protocols, South Africans are opting for alternative ways to express their grief. The African Evangelist Church Women's fellowship group in Johannesburg, bid farewell to one of its own, with a drive-through condolence session. Ditaba Tsotetsi reports..…
The South African Union of Students has lambasted some institutions for failing to protect returning students. Thousands of students have gone back to campus following the Department of Higher Education's decision to allow medical students and final year students back to school. Angela Bolowana reports...…
Funeral parlours are outraged at the protracted tasks relating to the processing of documentation that enable them to transport bodies out of the country for burial. They say since the outbreak of the Corona Virus, it now takes more than a week to finalise paperwork of foreign nationals who die in the country, resulting in bodies piling up at mortuaries. This has left many frustrated and has added to their woes as the COVID-19 death toll soars. Sashin Naidoo has the details...…
Funeral parlours are under immense pressure and are battling to cope with the high number of burials they have to perform daily due to increased deaths from the Coronavirus. They say bodies are piling up and at times they are forced to wait at the cemeteries for graves to be dug. The pandemic has drastically transformed the death-care industry with staff also fear contracting the virus. Sashin Naidoo reports..…
The surge in the number of Corona Virus cases has forced hospitals to postpone non-essential operations which has caused a backlog of children in urgent need of life changing surgery. To ensure patient safety and to enable hospitals to effectively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, all elective surgeries have been postponed, since the beginning of the lockdown. The SMILE foundation is now rallying to provide financial support to hospitals in order for cleft lip palate operations to take place. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
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The family of a nine-year-old learner who was denied entry into a private Christian school in Johannesburg for wearing Isiphandla, says they are taking legal action against the school. The learner's mother, Nelly Sisilana Mthembu, says her son will not return to the Christian Life Private School after he was barred from entering the school for wearing the bracelet made from animal skin. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
The conflict between the use of African Traditional Medicine and Western medicine has intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no existing vaccine or cure for the virus which has claimed around 654-thousand lives globally. In South Africa, many people have sought to use an age old African herb called Artemisia afra or umhlonyane in Nguni, to manage symptoms of COVID-19. Thabile Mbhele reports……
The corona virus infection is unmasking diabetes that's undiagnosed by causing high glucose levels. That's according to at least two Johannesburg based specialist doctors dealing with diabetes. They are seeing more patients presenting with diabetes after a corona virus infection. They have encouraged people to always test their glucose levels at every health screening, particularly now during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thabile Mbhele reports……
A vaginal ring has moved one step closer to becoming a new HIV prevention method for women in sub-Saharan Africa. This comes after the Europe's regulatory body gave the dapivirine vaginal ring the green light. The vaginal ring - which contains an antiretroviral dapivirine - releases the antiretroviral over a period of a month, showed that it reduces chances of HIV transmission by 35 percent in women. The authorisation allows the International Partnership for Microbicides, the manufacturers of the vaginal ring, to obtain approvals for the ring to be used in countries where it is needed the most including in South Africa. Thabile Mbhele reports...…
A KwaZulu-Natal man remains baffled as he is still COVID-19 positive, despite a strict 14-day quarantine. The government employee conducted the test after his wife tested positive for the Corona Virus that has already claimed almost 6-thousand lives in the country. This comes after Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize announced last week that the recommended isolation period for patients with a confirmed Covid-19 infection has been reduced from 14 to 10 days. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
Reports of people overdosing on umhlonyane or Artemisia afra have sparked a debate on how to use the African traditional herb in the prevention and management of diseases. Umhlonyane has been used for decades by traditional healers to treat various illnesses, including respiratory symptoms. However recently, people have started abusing and overdosing on umhlonyane as they try to prevent contracting the coronavirus. Currently there is no vaccine or cure for COVID-19. Thabile Mbhele reports....…
The Travel and Tourism industry have formed a united front to write an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa to be addressed on when the sector is likely to re-open. The group called - Tourism Recovery South Africa says, more than one million jobs are in jeopardy with more than six-hundred-thousand currently facing retrenchments. Prabashini Moodley reports……
Staff at the Phoenix Community Health Centre, north of Durban have accused the clinic management of failing to safeguard their health. They say many Covid-19 protocols are not being adhered to, putting their lives and that of patients at risk. Hundreds of patients go to the clinic seeking medical attention every day. Prabashini Moodley reports….…
At least 67 teachers in the Eastern and Western Cape have died of COVID-19 since the reopening of schools last month. Another 300 of them have tested positive for COVID-19 across the country. It is for this reason that the South African Democratic Teachers Union is calling for the closure of schools until the peak of the COVID-19 infections subsides. The union held a National Executive Council meeting earlier today and resolved that schools should close immediately to prevent further infections and loss of lives. Thabile Mbhele reports……
As countries prepare for a post-COVID19 world - the President of the United Nations Climate Change COP26 says climate action should not be ignored. The UK Environment Minister, Zac Goldsmith says whilst there is a strong focus on economic recovery - it wouldn't be wise to leave out actions towards the climate emergency. Goldsmith was speaking in a high-level webinar on "Building a clean and resilient recovery from COVID-19. Noma Bolani compiled this report....…
Before deciding to get tested for the Coronavirus, be certain that you really need to. Healthcare services are currently overwhelmed with people coming in to get tested for Covid-19. But healthcare practitioners say some of the tests are unnecessary and are contributing to the current backlog and delays in test results. Pearl Magubane reports....…
Veteran Actress Mary Twala- Mhlongo has been described as a legend good at her craft, with a great sense of humour. Tributes continue to pour in for Vetaran Actress Mary Twala Mhlongo. Twala- Mhlongo passed away at the Parklane Hospital in Johannesburg. She was 80. Mhlongo had an extensive career in film and TV, and was recently awarded The Order of Ikhamanga in Silver by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Pearl Magubane reports...…
Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting have been added to the list of new symptoms for COVID-19 by the Centre for Disease Control. It says older people and those with underlying medical conditions remain at an increased risk for severe illness. In South Africa public health experts have warned the public against linking individual symptoms to COVID-19 and rushing to get tested. Thabile Mbhele reports……
Postponing pregnancy while women focus on their careers and travelling has been cited as one of the reasons behind high infertility rates in South Africa and globally. It is estimated that one in six couples experiences infertility globally. This means they are unable to conceive within the first year or more of trying for a baby. Genetic issues, various medical conditions and low sperm count in men have been highlighted as some of the causes of infertility as the world commemorates Infertility Awareness Month in June. The President of the Southern African Society of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy, Doctor Sulaiman Heylen, says infertility problems are equally spread among both genders...…
Healthcare workers who have tested positive for the Corona Virus in Gauteng say they fear their children will become orphaned as a result of them being on the frontline of fighting COVID-19. This as the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa or DENOSA today reported that around 450 nurses in Gauteng have tested positive. Yesterday Gauteng Health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku announced that more than 900 public sector workers tested positive in the province. Prabashini Moodley filed this report...…
South African scientists are among teams of world experts trying to find a vaccine for COVID-19. This week they started the first of three vaccine clinical trials that hope to effectively respond to the global pandemic. The trails aim to find a vaccine that will prevent infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The vaccine is made from the adenovirus, which is a weakened and non-replicating version of a common cold virus. The vaccine has been engineered to express the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. Thabile Mbhele reports……
While South Africa's Corona Virus cases have well surpassed the 100-thousand mark, experts warn that the numbers are expected to reach much higher levels. This as the peak of infection is likely to be recorded between August and September this year. To date more than 1.5 million tests have been conducted, and more than 2200 lives have been lost. Prabashini Moodley with this report.......…
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, says while he commends the availability and use of personal protective equipment in Gauteng hospitals, he would like to see some facilities fill vacancies before the Corona Virus peak, which is expected in August. The Committee on Health this week conducted an oversight visit to assess the state of quarantine sites and readiness of public and private hospitals to deal with the virus. Prabashini Moodley reports.....…
Gauteng is working on implementing rotational and shift learning when pupils return to school on July the 6th. Gauteng Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi, made the announcement when the province's Command Council updated the media on COVID-19 developments. Lesufi says 246 learners and educators have tested positive for the Corona Virus in Gauteng schools. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
A 150-million rand large-scale clinical trial for a COVID19 vaccine begins in South Africa on Wednesday (24 June). This has been announced at a virtual media conference hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand. The trial titled "South African Ox1Cov-19 Vaccine VIDA-Trial" is sponsored by the University of Oxford and the Jenner Institute and funded by the South African Medical Research Council and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The vaccine is made from a weakened version of a common cold virus. Thabile Mbhele reports...…
Mothers in Orange Farm, Gauteng say, the savage murder of the three-year-old toddler in the area has instilled fear for their own lives and those of their children. The young girl’s lifeless body was found in a basket tucked away in a burnt bush with multiple stab wounds on Thursday this week. This comes as Gauteng police confirmed that the body of a woman was found near the Golden Highway, also in Orange Farm. While no arrests have yet been secured, the community is demanding justice as Prabashini Moodley reports……
Fear grips many women across the country, as they ask themselves if they too will become a statistic of gender based violence. This comes as a suspect in the murder of Tshegofatso Pule was arrested and appeared in court on Wednesday. Tshegofatso Pule - who was 8 months pregnant - was found hanging from a tree - with stab wounds - in Roodepoort west of Johannesburg, early this month. She is just one of a number of women that have been brutally murdered, recently. Pearl Magubane has compiled this report on how some women feel about being a woman in South Africa at this time...…
The Palm Ridge Regional Court, in Ekurhuleni has granted bail of R100 000 each to eight of the accused in the VBS bank heist matter. In delivering his judgement on bail, Magistrate Brian Nemavhidi said, in view of the state opposing bail, the court did not deem fit to detain the applicants. They face 47 charges of fraud, racketeering, corruption, theft and money laundering related to the R2.3 billion-rand VBS scandal. Its believed, stokvel groups, pensioners and 20 municipalities lost billions of rands that was alleged looted. Prabashini Moodley reports...…
The African Union is launching a new marketplace to allow member states to access critical medical supplies to respond adequately to the Coronavirus outbreak on the continent. Chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed this new initiative in his address during the virtual Extraordinary China-Africa Summit on COVID-19. Africa has over a 181-thousand cases of Coronavirus with more than 4 200 deaths. Noma Bolani reports...…
Dozens of families from Diepsloot, section three are without electricity for the past month in the midst of Winter in Gauteng. They say, keeping warm and preparing a hot meal remains a daily struggle. This as winter in the country has caused a surge in the demand for electricity Prabashini Moodley reports……
As the continent celebrated the Day of the African Child on Tuesday - the United Nations Children Fund in Southern and Eastern Africa hosted a panel of children discussing the coronavirus and its impact. And with countries easing lockdown measures - the debate around the reopening of schools presented some concerns on both sides of the coin. Noma Bolani spoke to UNICEF in the region and filed this report...…
Health experts are concerned about the impact of having both COVID-19 and the seasonal influenza at the same time on South Africans. While it's unclear how both viruses will affect patients, the experts however believe that the current standard prevention methods for COVID 19 will be crucial in managing the influenza virus as well. Social distancing, good hand hygiene, wearing of masks and protecting older citizens and those with underlying illnesses will minimise the impact of both viruses during the winter months. Thabile Mbhele reports....…
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