As President Cyril Ramaphosa gives his last State of Nation Address for current administration, we use tis opportunity to discuss his five year review report titled  'Leave no one behind'

Guest: Thokozile Madonko, Researcher managing public Economy Project Of the Southern Centre for inequalities at Wits University

Guest: Mpumelelo Mkhabela, Political analyst, Journalist and columnist at News24

Guest: Dr Levi Ndou, Political analyst based at Tshwane University of Technology 

As President Cyril Ramaphosa gives his last State of Nation Address for current administration, we use tis opportunity to discuss his five year review report titled  'Leave no one behind'
Guest: Thokozile Madonko, Researcher managing public Economy Project Of the Southern Centre for inequalities at Wits University
Guest: Mpumelelo Mkhabela, Political analyst, Journalist and columnist at News24
Guest: Dr Levi Ndou, Political analyst based at Tshwane University of Technology

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Leave No One Behind 2024 - A Five Year Review

Let’s tell you now about a positive story by NGOs calling themselves the MAMAS Alliance. They are made-up of 36 NGOs and collectively care for over 70,000 children throughout the country where they provide critical support in areas such as education, healthcare, nutrition, and community development. Last week, they held a conference under the theme ‘Make them fly’ and to tell us more on what they do and also the outcomes of the conference, we are joined in studio by….

Guest (Studio): Gaoagiwe More -Mammas Alliance CSI Partnerships Managers

Guest (Studio): Gontse Gqamana - Mammas Alliance CSI Partnerships Managers

Let’s tell you now about a positive story by NGOs calling themselves the MAMAS Alliance. They are made-up of 36 NGOs and collectively care for over 70,000 children throughout the country where they provide critical support in areas such as education, healthcare, nutrition, and community development. Last week, they held a conference under the theme ‘Make them fly’ and to tell us more on what they do and also the outcomes of the conference, we are joined in studio by….
Guest (Studio): Gaoagiwe More - Mammas Alliance CSI Partnerships Managers
Guest (Studio): Gontse Gqamana - Mammas Alliance CSI Partnerships Managers

MAMAS Alliance – SHARE Conference

Over the weekend Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi said that the Gauteng government has decided to ban the sale of Terbufos, a pesticide which was found to have caused the recent deaths of six Soweto children. He goes on to say that only licensed businesses will be able to sell the pesticide also known as "halepherimi". Lesufi was speaking following a meeting with MECs, Mayors and MMCs on implementing By-Laws and regulations for spaza shop operations in the province. The meeting comes amidst the spike in food-borne illnesses which have since claimed the lives of 23 children in the province, with 441 cases reported. Lesufi says traders must abide by prescribed regulation. Let’s take a listen….

Guest(Studio): Cllr Nobuhle Mthumbu - Speaker of the City of Johannesburg

Over the weekend Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi said that the Gauteng government has decided to ban the sale of Terbufos, a pesticide which was found to have caused the recent deaths of six Soweto children. He goes on to say that only licensed businesses will be able to sell the pesticide also known as "halepherimi". Lesufi was speaking following a meeting with MECs, Mayors and MMCs on implementing By-Laws and regulations for spaza shop operations in the province. The meeting comes amidst the spike in food-borne illnesses which have since claimed the lives of 23 children in the province, with 441 cases reported. Lesufi says traders must abide by prescribed regulation. Let’s take a listen….
Guest(Studio): Cllr Nobuhle Mthumbu - Speaker of the City of Johannesburg

Municipal Watch: The City of JHB approach to the spaza shop problem

South Africa's maternity wards have faced criticism for poor service, leading to unnecessary deaths of mothers and babies. The country's maternal death rate is 133 per 100,000 births, with uneven care quality and access. To tackle this, the National Department of Health has introduced new guidelines, updating previous versions since 2015. These guidelines focus on Standardized care, Respectful treatment, Informed consent and Better communication.

Maternity nurses are crucial in communities, providing vital care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal periods. Their expertise directly affects mothers' and babies' health. Good care during pregnancy and childbirth is vital for healthy outcomes. The guidelines emphasize better support before and after birth; and quick response to complications. The guidelines also take into consideration the training healthcare workers with empathy; addressing systemic challenges and resource allocation; and ensuring respectful care. To help us unpack these new guidelines, we are joined by…

Guest: Mr Ellence Mokaba - Director of Maternal and Neonatal Health

South Africa's maternity wards have faced criticism for poor service, leading to unnecessary deaths of mothers and babies. The country's maternal death rate is 133 per 100,000 births, with uneven care quality and access. To tackle this, the National Department of Health has introduced new guidelines, updating previous versions since 2015. These guidelines focus on Standardized care, Respectful treatment, Informed consent and Better communication.
Maternity nurses are crucial in communities, providing vital care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal periods. Their expertise directly affects mothers' and babies' health. Good care during pregnancy and childbirth is vital for healthy outcomes. The guidelines emphasize better support before and after birth; and quick response to complications. The guidelines also take into consideration the training healthcare workers with empathy; addressing systemic challenges and resource allocation; and ensuring respectful care. To help us unpack these new guidelines, we are joined by…
Guest: Mr Ellence Mokaba - Director of Maternal and Neonatal Health

Leave No One Behind 2024 - A Five Year Review

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