The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has strongly condemned the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) for imposing a hefty 13.4% hike in medical aid premiums for 2025. This significant increase will undoubtedly worsen the financial strain on public servants, who are already struggling to make ends meet due to high living costs. Furthermore, POPCRU has criticized GEMS' high administration costs, exceeding R2.4 billion, and the lack of meaningful consultations with key stakeholders. The union is urging the government to intervene and ensure affordable premiums. Elvis Presslin spoke to Richard Mamabolo, POPCRU spokesperson, to discuss this matter further

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has strongly condemned the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) for imposing a hefty 13.4% hike in medical aid premiums for 2025. This significant increase will undoubtedly worsen the financial strain on public servants, who are already struggling to make ends meet due to high living costs. Furthermore, POPCRU has criticized GEMS' high administration costs, exceeding R2.4 billion, and the lack of meaningful consultations with key stakeholders. The union is urging the government to intervene and ensure affordable premiums. Elvis Presslin spoke to Richard Mamabolo, POPCRU spokesperson, to discuss this matter further

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Condemnation over 13% hike by GEMS

ActionSA has tabled a motion in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature demanding the immediate rollout of a Dual Stream Grade 1 Admissions Model. The move follows a surge of complaints from parents whose children, already in Grade R at a school, risk being denied a place in Grade 1 at that same school. Under the current framework, Grade 1 is treated as an entry grade, forcing families to reapply and compete for a spot their child already occupies. ActionSA says the resulting administrative strain and family anxiety must end. The party is urging the MEC for Education to protect educational continuity by separating internal progression from external admissions. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Member of the Gauteng Legislature, John Moodey

ActionSA has tabled a motion in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature demanding the immediate rollout of a Dual Stream Grade 1 Admissions Model. The move follows a surge of complaints from parents whose children, already in Grade R at a school, risk being denied a place in Grade 1 at that same school. Under the current framework, Grade 1 is treated as an entry grade, forcing families to reapply and compete for a spot their child already occupies. ActionSA says the resulting administrative strain and family anxiety must end. The party is urging the MEC for Education to protect educational continuity by separating internal progression from external admissions. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Member of the Gauteng Legislature, John Moodey

ActionSA Tables Motion Calling for Immediate Rollout of Dual Stream Grade 1 Admissions Model 

The African School Governors Association will march to National Treasury today to deliver a memorandum of grievances over unpaid fees. This comes after scholar transport operators stopped transporting school children due to outstanding payments.The Gauteng Education Department reportedly acknowledges that the strike is disrupting learning and teaching and states it is working to pay the operators. Elvis Presslin spoke to Jomo Rapholo, Chairperson of African School Governors Association (ASGA)

The African School Governors Association will march to National Treasury today to deliver a memorandum of grievances over unpaid fees. This comes after scholar transport operators stopped transporting school children due to outstanding payments.The Gauteng Education Department reportedly acknowledges that the strike is disrupting learning and teaching and states it is working to pay the operators. Elvis Presslin spoke to Jomo Rapholo, Chairperson of African School Governors Association (ASGA)

African School Governors Association to March to National Treasury Over Unpaid Fees

Residents of several Johannesburg suburbs will today stage protests over ongoing water shortages and a lack of response from Joburg Water and Rand Water. This as some residents have endured weeks without water. For more on today's protest Elvis Presslin spoke to Hermien Geldenhuys, a concerned Parktown West resident

Residents of several Johannesburg suburbs will today stage protests over ongoing water shortages and a lack of response from Joburg Water and Rand Water. This as some residents have endured weeks without water. For more on today's protest Elvis Presslin spoke to Hermien Geldenhuys, a concerned Parktown West resident

Condemnation over 13% hike by GEMS

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