It isn’t easy keeping up with the latest news when there is so much happening.
We share a roundup of South Africa’s news stories you may have missed.
Newborn Babies placed in boxes is unacceptable
A picture of newborn babies swaddled in blankets and placed in boxes at the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital is being investigated by the North West Department of Health.
The incident reportedly happened on Saturday 20 May. The North West Department of Health Spokesperson, Tebogo Lekgethwane shares that the department was shocked to learn about newborn babies being placed in boxes instead of incubators at the Provincial Hospital neonatal section.
Sizwe Dlomo and Sol Phenduka covered the discussion on air:
The Hammanskraal cholera outbreak
The Gauteng Department of Health confirms that 229 patients have been treated at the Jubilee District Hospital after exhibiting signs of cholera.
This after a cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal claimed the lives of 23 people. In the past few days, 23 other patients were transferred to hospitals around Tshwane.
The Active African Christian United Movement says it wants the court to hold the City of Tshwane accountable for the murder of a large number of people in Hammanskraal. This follows a similar announcement made by the EFF the day before.
Phemelo Motene interviewed a resident of Hammanskraal who shared chilling details of her grandmother’s traumatic experience:
Turn off your cellphone wifi … there are spies everywhere!
Do you know how easy it is to be hacked? It seems it’s easier than you may think. The recent announcement made by the Justice Minister, Ronald Lamola allows the South African Police Service to purchase and utilize signal intercepting devices to get information from any cellular device in a specific location, a request that had previously been regularly denied by Justice ministers.
More on this in the discussion Kaya Biz had with cyber experet Loyiso Boyce:
Bheki Cele releases the latest crime stats during Child Protection Week
Bheki Cele releases the lastest crime stats during Child Protection Week and it indicated that better management is necessary.
6 200 people murdered in past 3-months, with crimes against women and children a concern
Nursery Rhymes get an Amapiano spin
South African artist, GideoMan remixed a few popular nursery rhymes and gave it an Amapiano spin.
Imagine Nursery Rhymes but in Amapiano🤔
— Mhlanga (@KudzayiDaniel) May 11, 2023
GideoMan’s The Wheels On The Bus is out at midnight. 🚌
Been working on this project since September last year as a composer, producer, AnR & executive producer.
Please kindly share & RT🙏🏾#GideoMan #AmapianoNurseryRhymes pic.twitter.com/A2Yx1APiNr
He isn’t the first artist to remix nursery rhymes. We previously also shared news of Snoop Dogg sharing a hip-hop kidsYouTube channel, DoggyLand. The channel shares hip-hop versions of nursery rhymes as well as affirmation videos to improve confidence in little ones.
Unearthing the Thrilling Saga of South Africa’s Motor Industry Evolution
Over the years, the South African motor industry has continued to evolve and innovate. Today, South Africa is home to a range of exceptional car manufacturers, each with their own unique strengths and specialties. From entry-level to family vehicles and bakkies, there is no shortage of options available to South African drivers.
Despite the challenges that the industry has faced over the years, the South African motor industry continues to thrive. With a rich history and a promising future, it is clear that the industry will remain an important part of South African culture for many years to come.
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