The Emfuleni Local Municipality in the Vaal says it has lost 8-point-3 million rand due to an illegal electricity reconnection scam. Seven Emfuleni employees appeared in the Vanderbijlpark Magistate's Court today (Monday 31 August) facing charges of fraud, theft, money laundering and tampering with essential infrastructure in connection with the scam. Thabiso Radebe reports..

The Emfuleni Local Municipality in the Vaal says it has lost 8-point-3 million rand due to an illegal electricity reconnection scam. Seven Emfuleni employees appeared in the Vanderbijlpark Magistate's Court today (Monday 31 August) facing charges of fraud, theft, money laundering and tampering with essential infrastructure in connection with the scam. Thabiso Radebe reports..

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8-point-3 million rand lost due to an illegal electricity reconnection scam

The National Department of Health has assured the public that medicine supplies in the public healthcare sector remain stable. The department says changes in the colour, shape, packaging or manufacturer of medicines do not mean the medicine itself has changed. It says patients may receive equivalent medicines from different approved suppliers, with the same active ingredients, strength and therapeutic benefits. The department says temporary shortages of specific brands or pack sizes do not necessarily mean treatment is unavailable, as healthcare professionals can provide suitable alternatives. Foster Mohale  is the Departmental Spokesperson  

The National Department of Health has assured the public that medicine supplies in the public healthcare sector remain stable.&nbsp;The department says changes in the colour, shape, packaging or manufacturer of medicines do not mean the medicine itself has changed.&nbsp;It says patients may receive equivalent medicines from different approved suppliers, with the same active ingredients, strength and therapeutic benefits.&nbsp;The department says temporary shortages of specific brands or pack sizes do not necessarily mean treatment is unavailable, as healthcare professionals can provide suitable alternatives. Foster Mohale&nbsp; is the Departmental Spokesperson &nbsp;

Health Department assures public medicine supplies remain stable.

The IFP has announced mayoral candidates for eThekwini Metro and Umhlathuze Municipality as it seeks to win control of KwaZulu-Natal's major port cities. Deputy Transport Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, will lead the party's campaign in eThekwini, while Xolani Ngwezi will seek to retain his position.  Party President Velenkosini Hlabisa unveiled the candidates at a press conference in Durban. He also urged political parties to ensure there's political tolerance in the build up to the Local Government Elections in November, amid growing reports of attacks and intimidation in the province. Zanele Buthelezi has more.... 

The IFP has announced mayoral candidates for eThekwini Metro and Umhlathuze Municipality as it seeks to win control of KwaZulu-Natal's major port cities. Deputy Transport Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, will lead the party's campaign in eThekwini, while Xolani Ngwezi will seek to retain his position. &nbsp;Party President Velenkosini Hlabisa unveiled the candidates at a press conference in Durban. He also urged political parties to ensure there's political tolerance in the build up to the Local Government Elections in November, amid growing reports of attacks and intimidation in the province. Zanele Buthelezi has more....&nbsp;

IFP announces mayoral candidates for eThekwini Metro and Umhlathuze Municipality

Analysts will be paying close attention to inflation as higher oil prices threaten to further push up costs across the economy. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has confirmed that both grades of petrol will increase by R1.34 per litre on Wednesday. Diesel prices will also rise substantially by R3.14 and R2.93 depending on the grade. SABC News Economics Reporter, Nosipho Radebe, has the details…

Analysts will be paying close attention to inflation as higher oil prices threaten to further push up costs across the economy.&nbsp;The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has confirmed that both grades of petrol will increase by R1.34 per litre on Wednesday.&nbsp;Diesel prices will also rise substantially by R3.14 and R2.93 depending on the grade.&nbsp;SABC News Economics Reporter, Nosipho Radebe, has the details&hellip;

8-point-3 million rand lost due to an illegal electricity reconnection scam

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