Master Builders South Africa has expressed concern over the safety of workers at construction sites. This follows the tragic death of 8 construction workers during a multistory building collapsed in George, Western Cape on Monday. Over 40 workers are still unaccounted for, while 37 others are in hospital. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Roy Mnisi, Executive Director for Master Builders South Africa... 

Master Builders South Africa has expressed concern over the safety of workers at construction sites. This follows the tragic death of 8 construction workers during a multistory building collapsed in George, Western Cape on Monday. Over 40 workers are still unaccounted for, while 37 others are in hospital. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Roy Mnisi, Executive Director for Master Builders South Africa...

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Master Builders SA concerned over construction workers safety

As the world marks World Mental Health Day tomorrow, focus is shifting to the emotional wellbeing of children and families. Experts say mental health challenges among young people are rising globally. Parents and schools are grappling with anxiety, behavioural difficulties and learning challenges. We spoke to Educational Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology at Stellenbosch University, Dr. Carmelita Jacobs.

As the world marks World Mental Health Day tomorrow, focus is shifting to the emotional wellbeing of children and families. Experts say mental health challenges among young people are rising globally. Parents and schools are grappling with anxiety, behavioural difficulties and learning challenges. We spoke to Educational Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology at Stellenbosch University, Dr. Carmelita Jacobs.

The world marks World Mental Health Day tomorrow

Examination quality assurance body, UMALUSI says it's all systems go for the 2026 National Senior Certificate exams which will start on the 13th of October, UMALUSI says strict quality controls and security measures are in place to secure the exams. The body says they are satisfied with measures put in place to conduct, administer and manage the 2026 matric exams. The exams will end on the 26th of November. Thato Letsaba reports

Examination quality assurance body, UMALUSI says it's all systems go for the 2026 National Senior Certificate exams which will start on the 13th of October, UMALUSI says strict quality controls and security measures are in place to secure the exams. The body says they are satisfied with measures put in place to conduct, administer and manage the 2026 matric exams. The exams will end on the 26th of November. Thato Letsaba reports

Examination quality assurance body UMALUSI says it's all systems go for the 2026 National Senior Certificate exams

Tensions were high in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape when a handful of protesters approached hundreds of asylum seekers queueing outside the Home Affairs Refuge Offices, demanding that they leave.This as the asylum seekers were waiting outside these offices for the processes of obtaining permits following the Constitutional court ruling that they can proceed with applications. They claim that they fled their countries due to internal conflicts and wars. Meanwhile, some South African community members expressed dissatisfaction towards the court ruling, and picketed outside the premises. Our reporter Nandipha Plaatjie filed this report 

Tensions were high in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape when a handful of protesters approached hundreds of asylum seekers queueing outside the Home Affairs Refuge Offices, demanding that they leave.This as the asylum seekers were waiting outside these offices for the processes of obtaining permits following the Constitutional court ruling that they can proceed with applications. They claim that they fled their countries due to internal conflicts and wars. Meanwhile, some South African community members expressed dissatisfaction towards the court ruling, and picketed outside the premises. Our reporter Nandipha Plaatjie filed this report&nbsp;

Master Builders SA concerned over construction workers safety

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