“The difference between public and private [health sectors] is like night and day when it comes to managing acute pain”.

Government implements measures to improve operations in psychiatric unit

The Gauteng provincial government is addressing operational inefficiencies identified at the psychiatric unit at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, following the death of a patient in a fire.

The inefficiencies at the hospital are being addressed through increasing capacity, strengthening security,...

Countdown to 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July begins

The countdown to Africa’s most prestigious horse racing and lifestyle event has officially begun, with preparations gaining momentum, following the reveal of the theme for the 2026 edition of the Hollywoodbets Durban July.The glitzy affair is set to take place on 4 July at the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse in...

Avon project brings water relief to Ga-Seakamela community

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has officially handed over the completed Avon Water Project in the Blouberg Local Municipality, within the Capricorn District Municipality in Limpopo, bringing much-needed water services to the Ga-Seakamela community.The R22.9 million project, funded through the Water Services...

Home Affairs, BMA conducts oversight visit at Beitbridge 

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, together with the Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, are today conducting a ministerial oversight visit to the Beitbridge Port of Entry.Monday’s visit to the border in Limpopo, forms part of the BMA’s preparations for the upcoming Easter...

SAPS raids properties linked to suspected criminal activities

As part of ongoing efforts to combat motor vehicle theft, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane conducted targeted operations, which led to the raid of three properties linked to suspected criminal activities.

“On Thursday, members of the Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU) carried out an...

Long-distance trains to return in 2027, but funding for locomotives is unclear.

She was sceptical about Liyema entering Big Brother Mzansi both times, but trusted her daughter to chase her dreams. The proud mother is now rewarded with pride, and she tells Drum all about it.

Kennedy Road residents avert disaster after fire breaks out

Dozens of lives and several homes were saved at the Kennedy Road informal settlement, west of Durban, after residents used recently acquired fire safety skills to contain a fast-spreading blaze.Community members trained in fire safety and disaster risk reduction acted as first responders, bringing the fire under control...

Deputy President to attend World TB Day commemorative event

The Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will deliver the keynote address on Tuesday, at the national World TB Day commemorative event at Caledon Sports Grounds, Ian Toerin Way, Overberg District, Western Cape Province.

“South Africa remains one of the hardest...

dtic lauds the implementation of the Furniture Industry Masterplan

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams has commended key stakeholders for the significant progress made so far in the implementation of the sector Furniture Industry Masterplan.

She was speaking at an Executive Oversight Committee meeting to review progress in the implementation of the...