The National Health Department has warned of a rising rate of mortality from Non-Communicable Diseases with significant increases in deaths due to cardiovascular diseases, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases. According to Stats South Africa, NCD's account for 57.8 percent of all deaths, with 60 percent occuring prematurely before the age of 70 years. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Caroline Mongale, Chief Director at the health department responsible for Non-Communicable Diseases, Mental Health, Organization Transplants and Renal Dialysis 

The National Health Department has warned of a rising rate of mortality from Non-Communicable Diseases with significant increases in deaths due to cardiovascular diseases, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases. According to Stats South Africa, NCD's account for 57.8 percent of all deaths, with 60 percent occuring prematurely before the age of 70 years. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Caroline Mongale, Chief Director at the health department responsible for Non-Communicable Diseases, Mental Health, Organization Transplants and Renal Dialysis&nbsp;

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 Health Department officials alarmed by deaths caused by lifestyle diseases

The Democratic Alliance's Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially announced his bid to become the next federal leader of the DA. He launched his campaign in Elsie's River, pledging to renew and strengthen the party ahead of the April federal congress. Meanwhile, Gauteng DA leader Solly Msimanga has thrown his hat in the ring for the federal chairperson position. The DA opened its nomination process for its congress yesterday. Meanwhile, the chairperson of the party's Federal Council, Hellen Zille, announced this week that she will step down as chairperson of the Federal Council. The decision comes as the DA won a by-election in Johannesburg's Ward 102, clearing the way for its mayoral candidate, Zille, to join the metro's council. For more, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Political Analyst, Professor Sethulego Matebesi 

The Democratic Alliance's Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially announced his bid to become the next federal leader of the DA. He launched his campaign in Elsie's River, pledging to renew and strengthen the party ahead of the April federal congress. Meanwhile, Gauteng DA leader Solly Msimanga has thrown his hat in the ring for the federal chairperson position. The DA opened its nomination process for its congress yesterday. Meanwhile, the chairperson of the party's Federal Council, Hellen Zille, announced this week that she will step down as chairperson of the Federal Council. The decision comes as the DA won a by-election in Johannesburg's Ward 102, clearing the way for its mayoral candidate, Zille, to join the metro's council. For more, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Political Analyst, Professor Sethulego Matebesi&nbsp;

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As we move deeper into 2026, the global landscape is shifting under our feet. From the rapid, enterprise-wide adoption of AI to the complexities of a global green energy transition and intensifying geopolitical volatility, the risks facing businesses today are more inter-connected than ever before. iTOO Special Risks insurance has released the 2026 Insurance Trends Report, which serves as a roadmap for resilience in an era defined by rapid technological breakthroughs and shifting power dynamics. For more on the report and what insurance customers can expect, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Chief Executive Officer of iTOO Special Risks, Justin Naylor

As we move deeper into 2026, the global landscape is shifting under our feet. From the rapid, enterprise-wide adoption of AI to the complexities of a global green energy transition and intensifying geopolitical volatility, the risks facing businesses today are more inter-connected than ever before. iTOO Special Risks insurance has released the 2026 Insurance Trends Report, which serves as a roadmap for resilience in an era defined by rapid technological breakthroughs and shifting power dynamics. For more on the report and what insurance customers can expect, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Chief Executive Officer of iTOO Special Risks, Justin Naylor

Enterprise-wide adoption of AI set to add complexities to 2026 insurance trends 

The South African Police Service and Stadium Management have vowed to clamp down on criminality and counterfeit ticket sellers ahead of TODAY's Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium, South of Johannesburg. Recent big matches at the iconic venue have seen kickoff delays and chaotic scenes with non-ticket holders forcing their way into the stadium which has resulted into stampedes in the past. Stakeholders have now come up with plans to ensure there's no repeat of such and that any potential disaster is averted with tight security to be put in place. The country will come to a near standstill when two of the country's most loved football teams, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, clash in a Betway premiership match. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC Sports Researcher, Janet Whitton 

The South African Police Service and Stadium Management have vowed to clamp down on criminality and counterfeit ticket sellers ahead of TODAY's Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium, South of Johannesburg. Recent big matches at the iconic venue have seen kickoff delays and chaotic scenes with non-ticket holders forcing their way into the stadium which has resulted into stampedes in the past. Stakeholders have now come up with plans to ensure there's no repeat of such and that any potential disaster is averted with tight security to be put in place. The country will come to a near standstill when two of the country's most loved football teams, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, clash in a Betway premiership match. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC Sports Researcher, Janet Whitton&nbsp;

Health Department officials alarmed by deaths caused by lifestyle diseases

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