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EThekwini faces backlash over last-minute invites to homeless workshop
The invite was a “sop to inclusivity and disrespectful” to stakeholders and homeless people, says Raymond Perrier of the Denis Hurley Centre
By Greg Arde
News | 16 November 2024
MSF slams Novo Nordisk for South Africa’s insulin pen shortage
But the multinational pharmaceutical company says it offered government solutions
News | 15 November 2024
SASSA CEO must resign over social grant failures, say Western Cape MPLs
But ANC members blame the Post Office
News | 15 November 2024
Health department to take medical approach to heroin crisis
In response to high rates of heroin use, the government will pilot an opioid agonist therapy program
News | 15 November 2024
Durban police brutality case heads to trial after years of delays
The trial of 14 SAPS officers for the death-in-custody of Regan Naidoo in 2018 has been set down for June 2025
By Benita Enoch
News | 14 November 2024
Eviction looms for victims of traditional leader’s land scam
“Christmas is coming. I don’t want to be homeless”
News | 14 November 2024
KwaZulu-Natal education department fails to pay crèches
The department confirmed there is a grant backlog but declined to give details
News | 13 November 2024
SRD R370 grant beneficiaries approved in October still waiting for payment
SASSA says delays are due to additional fraud checks
News | 12 November 2024
Patients lie on the floor at Uitenhage hospital
The health department has acknowledged there is pressure on available beds
News | 12 November 2024