The Democratic Alliance has raised alarm over the sharp rise in hospital-acquired infections across Gauteng's public hospitals. DA Health Shadow MEC Dr Jack Bloom says over 7,700 patients contracted infections last year, many antibiotic-resistant and life-threatening. Charlotte Maxeke leads with an 11% infection rate one in ten patients. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Gauteng Shadow MEC of Health, Dr. Jack Bloom

The Democratic Alliance has raised alarm over the sharp rise in hospital-acquired infections across Gauteng's public hospitals. DA Health Shadow MEC Dr Jack Bloom says over 7,700 patients contracted infections last year, many antibiotic-resistant and life-threatening. Charlotte Maxeke leads with an 11% infection rate one in ten patients. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Gauteng Shadow MEC of Health, Dr. Jack Bloom

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DA alarmed at hospital-acquired infections in Gauteng's public hospitals

The March and March Movement has hit out at authorities after its founder, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, was charged with incitement to commit violence.The lobby group calls the decision disappointing, saying the state should rather address the underlying issues than target its leader. Ngobese-Zuma handed herself over to police at Point Station yesterday. She denies any wrongdoing and insists the protests outside Addington Primary School against the placements of undocumented foreign nationals over South Africans were peaceful. Elvis Presslin spoke to March and March Movement leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma

The March and March Movement has hit out at authorities after its founder, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, was charged with incitement to commit violence.The lobby group calls the decision disappointing, saying the state should rather address the underlying issues than target its leader. Ngobese-Zuma handed herself over to police at Point Station yesterday. She denies any wrongdoing and insists the protests outside Addington Primary School against the placements of undocumented foreign nationals over South Africans were peaceful. Elvis Presslin spoke to March and March Movement leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma

March and March Movement Criticises Authorities After Founder Charged With Incitement

Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane is condemning a recent visit by Israeli embassy officials to public institutions in the province. Mabuyane says the officials visited healthcare facilities and Walter Sisulu University without the provincial government's knowledge or consent. He's rejecting what he calls a "sinister deal" and says the King had no mandate to negotiate with Israel. For more clarity Elvis Presslin spoke to Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane's spokesperson, Sonwabo Mbananga

Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane is condemning a recent visit by Israeli embassy officials to public institutions in the province. Mabuyane says the officials visited healthcare facilities and Walter Sisulu University without the provincial government's knowledge or consent. He's rejecting what he calls a "sinister deal" and says the King had no mandate to negotiate with Israel. For more clarity Elvis Presslin spoke to Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane's spokesperson, Sonwabo Mbananga

Eastern Cape Premier Condemns Visit by Israeli Embassy Officials to Public Institutions

Thousands of film and TV workers are set to march in Cape Town and Pretoria this week, to protest the government's handling of the industry. The "Save SA Film Jobs" coalition says the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition's film and TV incentive system is in crisis, with approvals stalled for almost two years and productions collapsing. The coalition warns that without urgent intervention, the industry faces "deindustrialization" and job losses. Elvis Presslin spoke to Chairperson of Animation South Africa, Xolile Vundla

Thousands of film and TV workers are set to march in Cape Town and Pretoria this week, to protest the government's handling of the industry. The "Save SA Film Jobs" coalition says the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition's film and TV incentive system is in crisis, with approvals stalled for almost two years and productions collapsing. The coalition warns that without urgent intervention, the industry faces "deindustrialization" and job losses. Elvis Presslin spoke to Chairperson of Animation South Africa, Xolile Vundla

DA alarmed at hospital-acquired infections in Gauteng's public hospitals

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