A new report from UNICEF and the World Health Organization shows global childhood vaccination rates remained stable in 2024, with 89% of infants, around 115 million - receiving at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) vaccine. About 85% or 109 million, completed all three doses. Despite this progress, over 14 million infants remain unvaccinated, leaving them vulnerable to preventable diseases. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Paul Ngwakum, UNICEF Regional Health Adviser for Eastern and Southern Africa

A new report from UNICEF and the World Health Organization shows global childhood vaccination rates remained stable in 2024, with 89% of infants, around 115 million - receiving at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) vaccine. About 85% or 109 million, completed all three doses. Despite this progress, over 14 million infants remain unvaccinated, leaving them vulnerable to preventable diseases. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Paul Ngwakum, UNICEF Regional Health Adviser for Eastern and Southern Africa

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UNICEF & WHO report shows global childhood vaccination rates remain stable

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and a co‑accused are due in the Alexandra Magistrates Court this morning. They were arrested after a 23‑year‑old gardener was shot twice at Mugabe's Hyde Park residence last week and remains in critical condition. The pair face attempted‑murder charges and have been held at Bramley police station. Activists and Citizens Forum spokesperson Dennis Bloem says the case must be treated purely as a criminal matter, with no political interference and urges the court to deny any preferential treatment. Elvis Presslin spoke to Activists and Citizens Forum Spokesperson, Dennis Bloem

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and a co‑accused are due in the Alexandra Magistrates Court this morning. They were arrested after a 23‑year‑old gardener was shot twice at Mugabe's Hyde Park residence last week and remains in critical condition. The pair face attempted‑murder charges and have been held at Bramley police station. Activists and Citizens Forum spokesperson Dennis Bloem says the case must be treated purely as a criminal matter, with no political interference and urges the court to deny any preferential treatment. Elvis Presslin spoke to Activists and Citizens Forum Spokesperson, Dennis Bloem

Bellarmine Mugabe and co-accused to appear in court

Major COSATU-affiliated public service unions, including NEHAWU, SADTU, DENOSA and POPCRU, will hold a media briefing today to express their anger over GEMS' 9.8% member contribution increase. The Unions will also raise concerns about governance lapses, threats to collective bargaining and announce details of their intended action against the medical scheme. The briefing will take place at COSATU House in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU National Spokesperson, Zanele Sabela and Dr. Stan Moloabi, Principal Officer of GEMS

Major COSATU-affiliated public service unions, including NEHAWU, SADTU, DENOSA and POPCRU, will hold a media briefing today to express their anger over GEMS' 9.8% member contribution increase. The Unions will also raise concerns about governance lapses, threats to collective bargaining and announce details of their intended action against the medical scheme. The briefing will take place at COSATU House in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU National Spokesperson, Zanele Sabela and Dr. Stan Moloabi, Principal Officer of GEMS

Concern and anger over GEM' 9.8% member contribution increase

Gauteng's Community Safety Committee says it is deeply shocked and angry after official figures showed at least 97 South African Police Service members have been accused of sexual violence or rape across the country. The number was revealed in the Independent Police Investigative Directorate's latest annual report and came up during a stakeholder meeting last Friday. Elvis Presslin spoke to Committee Chairperson, Dr. Bandile Masuku

Gauteng's Community Safety Committee says it is deeply shocked and angry after official figures showed at least 97 South African Police Service members have been accused of sexual violence or rape across the country. The number was revealed in the Independent Police Investigative Directorate's latest annual report and came up during a stakeholder meeting last Friday. Elvis Presslin spoke to Committee Chairperson, Dr. Bandile Masuku

UNICEF & WHO report shows global childhood vaccination rates remain stable

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