By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - South African medical aid contributions have surged by up to 9% this month, nearly tripling the Council for Medical Schemes recommended 3.3% guideline and intensifying the burden on middle-income households. CEO of PPO Serve Lungile Kasapato, warns that the current "fee-for-service" model is pricing citizens out of the market by incentivising medical volume over patient health. To avert a total market collapse, Lungile is now advocating for a shift toward a multidisciplinary approach, designed to prioritize treatment and long-term sustainability... 

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - South African medical aid contributions have surged by up to 9% this month, nearly tripling the Council for Medical Schemes recommended 3.3% guideline and intensifying the burden on middle-income households. CEO of PPO Serve Lungile Kasapato, warns that the current "fee-for-service" model is pricing citizens out of the market by incentivising medical volume over patient health. To avert a total market collapse, Lungile is now advocating for a shift toward a multidisciplinary approach, designed to prioritize treatment and long-term sustainability...&nbsp;

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By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Kruger National Park is counting the cost after devastating floods caused widespread damage across parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The floods have claimed nearly forty lives and left billions of rands in damage, prompting urgent calls for both national and international assistance. In response, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp has announced the establishment of the Kruger Recovery Fund aimed at restoring critical infrastructure and protecting wildlife. While drier conditions have allowed SANParks to reopen some sections of the park, the long-term impact of the flooding remains a serious concern. SANParks General Manager for Media, Events & Stakeholder Relations, Reynold 'Rey' Thakhuli elaborates on the latest...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Kruger National Park is counting the cost after devastating floods caused widespread damage across parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The floods have claimed nearly forty lives and left billions of rands in damage, prompting urgent calls for both national and international assistance. In response, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp has announced the establishment of the Kruger Recovery Fund aimed at restoring critical infrastructure and protecting wildlife. While drier conditions have allowed SANParks to reopen some sections of the park, the long-term impact of the flooding remains a serious concern. SANParks General Manager for Media, Events &amp; Stakeholder Relations, Reynold 'Rey' Thakhuli elaborates on the latest...

#PODCAST Minister establishes the Kruger Recovery Fund following devastating floods that caused billions in damage #sabcnews

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head General Lesetja Senona's relationship with attempted murder accused Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala took centre stage at the Madlanga Commission yesterday. Senona has been accused of leaking sensitive information to Matlala and using his position to benefit the big five cartel. However, General Senona has denied the allegations labeling them as nothing but malicious. Sibahle Motha reports...  

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head General Lesetja Senona's relationship with attempted murder accused Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala took centre stage at the Madlanga Commission yesterday. Senona has been accused of leaking sensitive information to Matlala and using his position to benefit the big five cartel. However, General Senona has denied the allegations labeling them as nothing but malicious. Sibahle Motha reports... &nbsp;

#PODCAST KZN Hawks head denies claims of leaking information to cartels during the Madlanga Commission #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Social media giants are facing a landmark trial in the United States over claims their platforms are deliberately addictive to young users. The long-awaited series of trials kicks off in Los Angeles superior court today, in which hundreds of US families will allege that Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube's platforms harm children. Approximately one-thousand-six-hundred plaintiffs are included in the proceedings, involving more than 350 families and 250 school districts. 

 

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Social media giants are facing a landmark trial in the United States over claims their platforms are deliberately addictive to young users. The long-awaited series of trials kicks off in Los Angeles superior court today, in which hundreds of US families will allege that Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube's platforms harm children. Approximately one-thousand-six-hundred plaintiffs are included in the proceedings, involving more than 350 families and 250 school districts.&nbsp;
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