Severe flooding has forced the partial and temporary closure of the General De La Rey Hospital in Lichtenburg, North West. Patients have been transferred to alternative health facilities, and repair work is underway. Elvis Presslin spoke to North West Health MEC, Sello Lehari, about the situation and the way forward

Severe flooding has forced the partial and temporary closure of the General De La Rey Hospital in Lichtenburg, North West. Patients have been transferred to alternative health facilities, and repair work is underway. Elvis Presslin spoke to North West Health MEC, Sello Lehari, about the situation and the way forward

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General De La Rey hospital forced to close following severe flooding

Santam has partnered with the South African Weather Service to install nine new automatic weather stations aimed at closing observational gaps and improving early warning systems. The stations, now operational in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga are expected to support more accurate forecasts and disaster preparedness. The SA Weather Service say the collaboration is key to reducing weather-related losses and building community resilience. For more we're joined by Rudzani Malala, Head of Disaster Risk Reduction at the South African Weather Service

Santam has partnered with the South African Weather Service to install nine new automatic weather stations aimed at closing observational gaps and improving early warning systems. The stations, now operational in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga are expected to support more accurate forecasts and disaster preparedness. The SA Weather Service say the collaboration is key to reducing weather-related losses and building community resilience. For more we're joined by Rudzani Malala, Head of Disaster Risk Reduction at the South African Weather Service

Santam partners with SA Weather Service to improve early warning systems

The Constitutional Court will today deliver its judgment on the Section 89 Phala Phala report. President Cyril Ramaphosa has said he will respect the court's decision, reiterating that the judiciary operates independently. The ruling follows an EFF and ATM challenge to Parliament's rejection of an impeachment inquiry into the 2020 farm burglary. EFF members are expected to picket outside the court ahead of the ruling. For more we're now joined on the line by Nqobile Mhlongo, EFF MP

The Constitutional Court will today deliver its judgment on the Section 89 Phala Phala report. President Cyril Ramaphosa has said he will respect the court's decision, reiterating that the judiciary operates independently. The ruling follows an EFF and ATM challenge to Parliament's rejection of an impeachment inquiry into the 2020 farm burglary. EFF members are expected to picket outside the court ahead of the ruling. For more we're now joined on the line by Nqobile Mhlongo, EFF MP

Con Court expected to deliver judgment on the Section 89 Phala Phala report today.

Joburg Mayor Dada Morero is meeting Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana today following concerns over the City's finances. Treasury says the City owes creditors R25 billion but has only R3.9 billion in cash available. The Minister has also ordered the City to halt its recent agreement with union SAMWU, warning of risks to the economy. Mayor Morero says the City remains operational and is committed to transparency. For more we're joined by City of Joburg Mayor, Mr. Dada Morero

Joburg Mayor Dada Morero is meeting Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana today following concerns over the City's finances. Treasury says the City owes creditors R25 billion but has only R3.9 billion in cash available. The Minister has also ordered the City to halt its recent agreement with union SAMWU, warning of risks to the economy. Mayor Morero says the City remains operational and is committed to transparency. For more we're joined by City of Joburg Mayor, Mr. Dada Morero

General De La Rey hospital forced to close following severe flooding

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