Author: The Bulrushes
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has warned against the use of dubious health products being traded by an Indian company. SAHPRA on Monday said, like other regulators globally, it has been alerted to dubious health products being traded by Maiden Pharmaceuticals. “The products as they appear on the World Health Organisation (WHO) product list (Medical Product Alert N°6/2022: Substandard (contaminated) paediatric medicines (who.int) are NOT registered for use in South Africa,” said SAHPRA. “These products have been identified in The Gambia, but there is a possibility that these products may be distributed to other countries. “The four products…
South Africa’s elite crime busters – the Hawks – and other law enforcement agencies on Monday uncovered a huge arms cache in Stilfontein, the North West, where 20 suspects were arrested. The early Monday morning raid at a mine shaft in Stilfontein resulted in the arrest of 20 suspects and the seizure of 15 AK47s, six hunting rifles, two shotguns and one R5, boxes full of ammunition, explosives, and an undisclosed amount of money. The arrests were carried out by the North West Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation assisted by members of the Hawks’ Tactical Management Section, Special Task Force,…
Legendary former Springbok prop Tendai “The Beast” Mtawarira has poured his passion into a new business project that has now officially culminated in the launch of a bespoke wine collection. The Beast became a household name across the globe during an illustrious rugby career that saw him feature in over 100 games for the Durban-based Sharks, while he is the third-most capped Springbok player of all time after playing in 117 Tests. Mtawarira hung up his boots after playing a defining role in the Boks’ successful 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph, but as a man of many talents, his philanthropic…
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Eskom is suspending load-shedding on Saturday at 5 am. After weeks of daily electricity supply interruptions, the power utility on Friday said it had returned several generation units to operation. “Load-shedding will be suspended at 5:00 on Saturday morning. While the generation capacity constraints persist, the suspension of load-shedding is possible due to the anticipated lower weeked demand, as well as adequate level of emergency reserves. The power utility said since Thursday afternoon, a generation unit each at Camden, Grootvlei, Hendrina, Kendal, Kriel, Majuba and Tutuka power stations have been returned to service. However, Eskom said a generation unit at…
The State Security Agency (SSA) has welcomed the North Gauteng High Court judgment reaffirming the prohibition of the possession and publication of classified information by unauthorized persons. The ruling followed a court application launched by the SSA against a journalist and employer – Independent Media. The SSA had complained to the court that around December of 2021, a journalist at Independent Media illegally obtained a classified intelligence report. Two dailies belonging to Independent Media subsequently published articles based on the classified report. The judgment handed down on Wednesday, (5 October 2022), ordered Independent Media to desist from further publication of…
The African National Congress (ANC) Gauteng Chairperson Panyaza Lesufi was elected Thursday as the new premier of the province. Lesufi replaces David Makhura who announced his departure earlier this week after eight years at the helm. Commenting on the development, the ANC said it, “congratulates Cde Panyaza Lesufi on being elected as the Premier of Gauteng today on Thursday, 6 October 2022, during a special sitting of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature”. The ANC added: “The time has come to hand over the baton in a relay that started more than two decades ago with Comrade Tokyo Sexwale, Mathole Motshekga, Mbhazima…
Gauteng Premier David Makhura has resigned. Makhura announced his much-anticipated resignation on Tuesday, saying he has handed over his resignation letter to the Speaker of the Provincial Legislature. “Today, 4th October 2022, I have handed a letter to the Speaker, Honourable Ntombi Mekgwe, to tender my resignation from the position of the Premier of Gauteng and a member of Gauteng Provincial Legislature, effective from 6 th October 2022,” said Makhura. “I would like to thank Faith Based Organisation; Organised Business; Civil Society; sport bodies and people of our province for the unwavering support they gave to the Gauteng government during…
Joburg Water has issued a warning regarding the high water consumption that has resulted in the city’s reservoirs and towers running dangerously low. Amid a heat wave that has seen temperatures in Johannesburg soar to 36°C degrees, Joburg Water has asked customers to reduce consumption. oburg Water on Tuesday said its network in various parts of the City was severely strained due to high water demand (usage). “The direct impact is extremely low levels within various reservoirs and towers,” said Joburg Water. “Customers are urgently requested to lower water usage to assist with sustaining already constrained systems. Supply at Commando…
For nearly 50 years, the JSE Investment Challenge has been teaching high school learners and tertiary students about investing on the JSE and the larger role that investment plays in the country’s economy. “This competition is a great way for learners to gain various skills while learning about South Africa’s economy,” comments Sizwe Mtsweni, teacher of the winning team in the Income Portfolio, MP Street Profit from Mpumelelo Secondary School. According to Mtsweni, the Investment Challenge aims to inspire learners to come up with creative solutions to present-day challenges and problems not only in our country, but globally. He believes that…