Matlhatsi Dibakwane For 72-year-old Bafedile Maimane, the Nelson Mandela Surgical Marathon marked more than just another initiative at Leratong Hospital, it was the day she got her life back. The Kagiso resident was one of 80 patients who received free cataract surgery at the regional hospital from Friday to Sunday. The initiative, aimed at restoring…
In a significant step towards transforming Gauteng’s public healthcare system, Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo- Ralehoko, has today announced that the province is on a mission to digitize 800 million pages from patient records. This comes as the Gauteng Department of Health together with the Mint Group celebrated the completion of the…
Lerato Mailoane The Gauteng Provincial Government, in partnership with the Gauteng Ethics Advisory Council (GEAC), hosted a high-level consultative session with leaders of organised business formations to introduce and discuss the newly developed Ethical Procurement and Integrity Pact. The meeting, held on Monday, brought together prominent representatives from Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), the National…
Lethabo Mashile The newly refurbished Breast Cancer Centre of Excellence at Helen Joseph Hospital is expected to enhance early detection and diagnosis through better imaging and testing. MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko re-opened the state-of-the-art facility in the midst of the Nelson Mandela Day Surgical Marathon in an effort to expand breast cancer…
Stellenbosch FC will be well-represented at the 2024-25 PSL Awards ceremony after five representatives from the club were nominated across five awards categories. On Tuesday, the Premier Soccer League (PSL) announced the nominees for its annual awards, recognizing the star performers of last season across the Betway Premiership, Nedbank Cup, Carling Knockout, and MTN8 competitions….
Johannesburg embraced the spirit of Mandela Day 2025 with inspiring initiatives that brought hope, resources, and joy to communities across the City. Leading the charge, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) uplifted eight under-resourced Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, touching the lives of 435 children through essential donations. In areas like Riverlea, Eldorado Park, Cosmo City, and Dobsonville, the JDA…
The jersey doesn’t just play, it represents … After finishing the previous season on high with the triumphant lifting of South Africa’s foremost cup competition trophy, Kaizer Chiefs and their globally renowned technical sponsor, Kappa, have unveiled new African inspired home and away kits, designed to continue the Club’s forward momentum for the upcoming 2025/26…
A Soweto school was a hive of activity on Mandela Day as teams of sponsors, volunteersand influencers worked tirelessly to make an impactful difference.It was part of the Adopt-a-School Foundation’s (a partner entity of CyrilRamaphosa Foundation) annual Back to School for Mandela Day campaign. Steven Lebere, Adopt-a-School Foundation CEO, stressed the critical need to improve…
Palesa Mabasa SMEs that do not prioritise employee productivity, as a crucial part of their overall strategy, could significantly hinder the success and growth of their businesses. “The key to driving productivity is a clear, people-first strategy built on the four pillars of incentives, benefits, culture and education”, says Palesa Mabasa, Business Development Head: SME Funding…
Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Tasneem Motara, joined hundreds of volunteers from Habitat for Humanity South Africa, Sanlam, and Henkel to build homes for vulnerable members of the Orange Farm community, south of Johannesburg. The initiative formed part of International Mandela Day celebrations under the theme: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and…
