Global and local partners are intensifying efforts to eliminate cervical cancer in South Africa. A high-level policy dialogue at the G20 Social Summit brought together government leaders, experts and NGOs to share best practices and strengthen collective action. Cervical cancer is one of the country's most pressing public health threats and the WHO has set a 2030 goal to eliminate the disease. Elvis Presslin spoke to Zwelethu Bashman, Managing Director at MSD South Africa

Global and local partners are intensifying efforts to eliminate cervical cancer in South Africa. A high-level policy dialogue at the G20 Social Summit brought together government leaders, experts and NGOs to share best practices and strengthen collective action. Cervical cancer is one of the country's most pressing public health threats and the WHO has set a 2030 goal to eliminate the disease. Elvis Presslin spoke to Zwelethu Bashman, Managing Director at MSD South Africa

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The G20 Summit brings together the world’s major economies to tackle pressing global issues - from economic growth and trade to climate change and security. In this episode, SABC News unpacks the key discussions, outcomes, and what they mean for South Africa and the global community.

The G20 Summit brings together the world&rsquo;s major economies to tackle pressing global issues - from economic growth and trade to climate change and security. In this episode, SABC News unpacks the key discussions, outcomes, and what they mean for South Africa and the global community.

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The 2025 G20 Summit brings together the world's major economies to tackle pressing global issues - from economic growth and trade to climate change and security. SABC News unpacks the key discussions, outcomes, and what they mean for South Africa and the global community. 

The 2025 G20 Summit brings together the world's major economies to tackle pressing global issues - from economic growth and trade to climate change and security. SABC News unpacks the key discussions, outcomes, and what they mean for South Africa and the global community.&nbsp;

G20 Summit Spotlights Cervical Cancer Elimination in SA

Members of the South African National Defence Force have been deployed across parts of the Western Cape from today. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the move during the State of the Nation Address in February. Troops have already been deployed in parts of Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Free State to patrol crime ridden areas and hotspots. Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile has welcomed the deployment, saying it aims to strengthen safety and stabilize communities, especially in the Cape Flats. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Western Cape police spokesperson Brigadier Novelwa 

Members of the South African National Defence Force have been deployed across parts of the Western Cape from today. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the move during the State of the Nation Address in February. Troops have already been deployed in parts of Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Free State to patrol crime ridden areas and hotspots. Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile has welcomed the deployment, saying it aims to strengthen safety and stabilize communities, especially in the Cape Flats. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Western Cape police spokesperson Brigadier Novelwa&nbsp;

Potelwa: SANDF deployment restores stability, limits crime. 

Several parents at Fundakwazi Primary School in Mpumalanga have raised serious concerns after allegations emerged that a man working as a gardener at the school sexually violated a number of learners. The incident has once again highlighted growing fears about the safety of children in schools, which are meant to be secure environments for teaching and protection. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Nonhlanhla Ntshingila....

Several parents at Fundakwazi Primary School in Mpumalanga have raised serious concerns after allegations emerged that a man working as a gardener at the school sexually violated a number of learners. The incident has once again highlighted growing fears about the safety of children in schools, which are meant to be secure environments for teaching and protection. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Nonhlanhla Ntshingila....

Mpumalanga police probe alleged school child assault.

More than 50 people have left their spouses, children, jobs and even stopped taking chronic medication to become part of Ekhaya Labafundi bakaJehova - a congregation at KwaMaphumulo north of Durban - to dedicate their lives entirely to serving Christ. Congregants came from across the country, to live full-time on the property. They do not leave the church to socialise in the outside world, as they call it. They also do not go to clinics and hospitals - saying it goes against their faith. The community describes itself as an independent kingdom, operating separately from what they call the normal world,  SABC reporter Celumusa Zulu reports 

More than 50 people have left their spouses, children, jobs and even stopped taking chronic medication to become part of Ekhaya Labafundi bakaJehova - a congregation at KwaMaphumulo north of Durban - to dedicate their lives entirely to serving Christ. Congregants came from across the country, to live full-time on the property. They do not leave the church to socialise in the outside world, as they call it. They also do not go to clinics and hospitals - saying it goes against their faith. The community describes itself as an independent kingdom, operating separately from what they call the normal world,&nbsp; SABC reporter Celumusa Zulu reports&nbsp;

G20 Summit Spotlights Cervical Cancer Elimination in SA

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