September 2024

Month: September 2024

Mpumalanga records highest HIV prevalence rate

Compared to other provinces, Mpumalanga had the highest HIV prevalence at 17.4% in 2022, which translates to an estimated 890 000 people, living with HIV (PLHIV) in the province.

The key findings of the Sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence,…

Get your will drafted for free this National Wills Week

Members of the public are being urged to take advantage of the opportunity to have their wills drafted for free during National Wills Week.

Civilians will be able to get a basic will drawn up free of charge during National Wills Week, which started …

Cato Ridge Agripark revamp unlocks potential

The eThekwini Municipality’s Economic Development and Planning Committee has given the green light to reprioritise over R2 million to fund the refurbishment of chicken houses at the Cato Ridge AgriPark, near Hammarsdale.

The KwaZulu-Natal municipali…

Former NHLS CEO ordered to pay R22 million for loss incurred

The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) says it welcomes the judgment against its former CEO, Joyce Mogale, and her co-applicant, the estate of the late former Chief Financial Officer, Sikhumbuzo Zulu, who died before the court proceedings star…

SA launches R300 million facility for recycling plastic

A new PET (polyethylene terephthalate) processing facility, which can accommodate more plastic waste and is the first-of-its-kind technology for Africa, will come on stream in 2025.

This was announced on the sidelines of the International Solid Wast…

Rising deaths due to non-communicable diseases a concern

The rapid increase in diabetes, particularly affecting women, is a cause for concern, says Deputy Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla.

‘When looking at gender-specific causes of death, diabetes mellitus is the leading underlying cause of female deaths a…