According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 1.5 billion people worldwide live with some level of hearing loss. In many instances, this is a consequence of ageing, with 30% of people over 60 years of age having hearing loss. However, WHO says that 50% of hearing loss can be prevented through public health measures. One major…
Standard Bank has made it easier for clients to access previously unclaimed dividends, pension, and insurance benefits. In collaboration with the unclaimed benefits tracing company, Robin Hood, Standard Bank has made the process of claiming these benefits seamless through its Banking App. “Some clients are owed a few thousand rands, while others have large amounts…
As profit rates on term deposits are set to decline in the coming months, many investors in South Africa find themselves facing a conundrum. While Islamic Banking deposits, have offered favourable returns as market rates remained high, the anticipated decrease in rates may lead to lower growth in these accounts. With limited Shari’ah compliant investment…
The Gauteng Department Health (GDoH) has reiterated its commitment to cooperate with duly constituted oversight bodies as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve healthcare service delivery. The Department derives its mandate from the South African Constitution, the National Health Act, Act 61 of 2003 and other legislation promulgated by Parliament. The same Constitution…
Lerato Mailoane Lenseria Smart City, the first post-apartheid smart city, has taken a significant step forward by launching a water treatment plant. This 18-month development will produce two megalitres per day (2MLD) using advanced membrane-aerated biofilm reactor technology. Speaking at the sod-turning ceremony, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi hailed the project as essential to fulfilling President…
Lerato Mailoane The Gauteng Provincial Government will introduce a series of key performance indicators to track and improve municipal performance across the province. This framework aims to provide measurable targets to guide the turnaround of municipalities facing significant challenges. Addressing the end of the two-day Local Government Summit, MEC for Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance…
First Test for SPAR Proteas New Coaching Duo Earlier this year, Jenny van Dyk became the new head coach of the SPAR Proteas, with Zanele Mdodana taking on the role of assistant coach. The Malawi Test Series will mark their first time working together on the side-lines. van Dyk is confident the squad selected understands…
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) has been on high alert since the onset of the seasonal rainstorms that are sweeping through the city. The greening entity responsible for the city’s trees cape is urging residents to stay vigilant and be patient as we clear fallen street trees that impact motorists and pedestrians. Excessive rainscan…
The Gauteng Provincial Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing scholar transport safety following a series of concerning incidents in the province. The most recent occurred earlier this week when 42 learners from Relebogile Secondary School in Carletonville were involved in a serious scholar transport accident. In response to this and other incidents, Gauteng Education…
The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is collaborating with public health experts to assess the extent of a growing public health concern following the recent deaths of children in townships after consuming snacks from foreign-owned shops. This investigation comes after the tragic deaths of six children in Naledi, Soweto, who died after consuming snacks purchased from…
