Soweto - The tide is about to turn for Gauteng schools that have been plagued by drugs, theft and carrying of weapons, with authorities tightening the screws on the perpetrators of these social evils. The provincial Department of Education has introduced a school patrollers programme to ensure that these institutions are safe and secure, and fulfil their primary purpose of … [Read more...] about New chapter for Gauteng’s troubled schools
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Security companies urged to obey the law
Pretoria - Employees of private security companies who carry firearms without the relevant authorisation face the risk of being arrested, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has warned. Apart from the employees, the company could also find itself on the receiving end of harsh penalties, the minister said in response to a Parliamentary question on the issue. "Any employee of … [Read more...] about Security companies urged to obey the law
Government urged to protect councillors’ properties
Pretoria – Gauteng Local Government and Housing MEC, Humphrey Mmemezi, has called for government to explore ways of protecting property belonging to councillors. Speaking at the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Gauteng provincial elective conference in Tshwane on Thursday, Mmemezi said councillors' properties needed to be safeguarded in the event they were … [Read more...] about Government urged to protect councillors’ properties
Doctors fear for their lives
Pretoria – Dr Sekwaila Masenya is a young medical doctor at Helen Joseph Hospital, who is passionate about saving peoples' lives but recently when her shift starts, she wonders if she will return home alive. Masenya's house, which is inside the hospital premises, has been burgled twice last year and the criminals left her with nothing, taking her furniture and … [Read more...] about Doctors fear for their lives
March will not disrupt essential healthcare services
Pretoria – The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has reassured the public that no essential healthcare services will be disrupted on Wednesday when healthcare workers march to demand improved security at public hospitals. "We shall advise our members who are participating in the march to ensure all essential departments remain covered, so as to avoid placing any life … [Read more...] about March will not disrupt essential healthcare services
