Since 2016, the Southern African Youth Movement has received R27-million to build a rehabilitation centre in Mpumalanga. It is yet to open. Graphic: Lisa Nelson An unfinished, unopened rehab centre in Mpumalanga has received almost R27-million in funding from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) since 2016. This is part of R67.5-million in grants that the Southern African … [Read more...] about R27-million from Lottery but six years later rehab still not operational
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Tembisa Hospital CEO and senior officials must face disciplinary action, tribunal rules
Illustration: Lisa Nelson The Health Ombud had recommended disciplinary action be taken against staff at Tembisa Hospital for their roles in the death of a patient, Shonisani Lethole, in a Covid ward. Former CEO Lokopane Mogaladi and Makhosazane Ngobese, head of the Covid unit at the time, appealed the Health Ombud’s decision. In a split decision, an ad hoc tribunal that heard … [Read more...] about Tembisa Hospital CEO and senior officials must face disciplinary action, tribunal rules
Video: Snake handler has caught twice as many snakes this season. He explains why
[embedded content] Snake handler André du Preez has removed twice as many snakes than he did last season. He believes that because of the relatively dry winter in the Western Cape, snakes are increasingly looking for food where people live. Du Preez helps people when they encounter snakes in their homes or work. He removes the snakes and releases them back into nature. We also … [Read more...] about Video: Snake handler has caught twice as many snakes this season. He explains why
Leaked report shows how Lottery school toilet project was hijacked
Millions of rands intended for toilets in rural schools were hijacked. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks A 2020 report by auditors SekelaXabiso (SkX) has revealed how millions of rands intended for school toilets were hijacked. The report, commissioned by the National Lotteries Commission, shows that two non-profit companies controlled by lawyer Lesley Ramulifho each received … [Read more...] about Leaked report shows how Lottery school toilet project was hijacked
Zimbabwean parents worried about learners’ move from schools in South Africa
Many Zimbabwean parents are concerned about their children’s transition from schools in South Africa when they have to move back to the country. Archive photo: Mkhuseli Sizani The discontinuation of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) in June next year means many families will be forced to return to the country. This has left many parents worried about their children’s … [Read more...] about Zimbabwean parents worried about learners’ move from schools in South Africa
