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

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

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

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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

Improving Maternity Care in South Africa

The Life Esidimeni scandal reflects one of the darkest days in our public healthcare system. Human rights violations such as neglect and starvation lead to the death of 144 patients 9 years ago (2015). South African Depression and Anxiety Group, Heinrich Boell Foundation, Section 27, and the Life Esidimeni Family Committee came together to reflect this journey called: The Life Esidimeni Portraits of Lives Lost Book.

The book will honour the lives of those patients who tragically died and the impact it had on their families. The book also explores the ongoing struggle for better mental healthcare in South Africa and the urgent need to ensure such a tragedy never happens again.

Our next guests contributed to the book by visiting family members to share their the story of their loved ones. Families brought out a picture that they selected of their brother, parents, sister or child who had died. These portraits are not just faces on a page, but a testament to the human cost of this tragedy. To tell us more about this journey, we are joined by…



Guest (ZOOM): Mark Lewis - Author and Photographer 



Guest (ZOOM): Christine Nxumalo - Member of the Life Esidimeni Family Committee

The Life Esidimeni scandal reflects one of the darkest days in our public healthcare system. Human rights violations such as neglect and starvation lead to the death of 144 patients 9 years ago (2015). South African Depression and Anxiety Group, Heinrich Boell Foundation, Section 27, and the Life Esidimeni Family Committee came together to reflect this journey called: The Life Esidimeni Portraits of Lives Lost Book.
The book will honour the lives of those patients who tragically died and the impact it had on their families. The book also explores the ongoing struggle for better mental healthcare in South Africa and the urgent need to ensure such a tragedy never happens again.
Our next guests contributed to the book by visiting family members to share their the story of their loved ones. Families brought out a picture that they selected of their brother, parents, sister or child who had died. These portraits are not just faces on a page, but a testament to the human cost of this tragedy. To tell us more about this journey, we are joined by…
 
<a></a>Guest (ZOOM): Mark Lewis - Author and Photographer 
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<a></a>Guest (ZOOM): Christine Nxumalo - Member of the Life Esidimeni Family Committee
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Municipal Watch: The City of JHB approach to the spaza shop problem

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