At least eight people have now been confirmed dead from the George building collapse in the Western Cape. Nearly 40 of the 75 construction workers trapped under rubble when a multi-story building collapsed on Monday have been retrieved. 37 other workers remain unaccounted for. For the latest Elvis Presslin spoke to Western Cape head of Disaster Management, Colin Deiner

At least eight people have now been confirmed dead from the George building collapse in the Western Cape. Nearly 40 of the 75 construction workers trapped under rubble when a multi-story building collapsed on Monday have been retrieved. 37 other workers remain unaccounted for. For the latest Elvis Presslin spoke to Western Cape head of Disaster Management, Colin Deiner

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Death toll in the George building collapse rises

Today marks World Hypertension Day. The day focuses on spreading awareness and encouraging actions to prevent, detect, and manage hypertension. High blood pressure stands as the primary risk element for cardiovascular illnesses. With over one billion individuals globally grappling with hypertension, it remains a significant contributor to cardiovascular ailments and premature mortality worldwide. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Former SA Medical Association chair, Dr Angelique Coetzee

Today marks World Hypertension Day. The day focuses on spreading awareness and encouraging actions to prevent, detect, and manage hypertension. High blood pressure stands as the primary risk element for cardiovascular illnesses. With over one billion individuals globally grappling with hypertension, it remains a significant contributor to cardiovascular ailments and premature mortality worldwide. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Former SA Medical Association chair, Dr Angelique Coetzee

World Hypertension Day, Friday 17 May 2024

Several suburbs and townships around Polokwane Municipality have for days now been experiencing water supply cuts. The water supply cuts have now entered into a second week with the municipality putting it down to Olifantspoort Plant line currently experiencing a pipe leak. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality, John Mpe

Several suburbs and townships around Polokwane Municipality have for days now been experiencing water supply cuts. The water supply cuts have now entered into a second week with the municipality putting it down to Olifantspoort Plant line currently experiencing a pipe leak. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality, John Mpe

Water supply cuts hit some areas in Polokwane

Today marks the second day of South Africa's case at the ICJ. The court will hear Israel's oral arguments. South Africa, presenting its case, argues that the people of Palestine face imminent and irreversible risks, necessitating urgent intervention to halt what it describes as genocide by Israel. South Africa wants additional provisional measures and modifications to previous measures due to the deteriorating situation in Rafah. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Legal Expert Advocate Modidima Mannya

Today marks the second day of South Africa's case at the ICJ. The court will hear Israel's oral arguments. South Africa, presenting its case, argues that the people of Palestine face imminent and irreversible risks, necessitating urgent intervention to halt what it describes as genocide by Israel. South Africa wants additional provisional measures and modifications to previous measures due to the deteriorating situation in Rafah. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Legal Expert Advocate Modidima Mannya

Death toll in the George building collapse rises

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