The South African Medical Technology Industry Association - SAMED - has raised alarm over the Gauteng Department of Health's failure to pay medical technology suppliers, a crisis it says now threatens business survival, jobs, and the stability of healthcare delivery across the province. SAMED says several companies that supply essential medical products and services are on the brink of closure, with job losses imminent. SAMED is now calling for national  government intervention to resolve the issue. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SAMED board member and Chairperson of the Market Sustainability Committee, Monica Lucas

The South African Medical Technology Industry Association - SAMED - has raised alarm over the Gauteng Department of Health's failure to pay medical technology suppliers, a crisis it says now threatens business survival, jobs, and the stability of healthcare delivery across the province. SAMED says several companies that supply essential medical products and services are on the brink of closure, with job losses imminent. SAMED is now calling for national &nbsp;government intervention to resolve the issue. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SAMED board member and Chairperson of the Market Sustainability Committee, Monica Lucas

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This programme provides listeners with local and international news on Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Sebenzile Nkambule and Bongiwe Zwane. Listen to SAfm 104-107 Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 7 a.m.

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Gauteng Department of Health's default payment crisis threatens suppliers and healthcare stability

Political Analyst Professor, Ntsikelelo Breakfast says he hopes the interventions announced by President Ramaphosa in his SONA speech to fix the water crisis and the state of local government will bear fruit. In dealing with the current water crisis faced by a number of municipalities across the country, Ramaphosa announced action plans. The establishment of a national water crisis committee and the litigation against municipalities for contravening the provisions of the National Water Act, primarily the unlawful discharges of pollution were amongst some of the top priorities. For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Political Analyst, Sanusha Naidu and Economist, Duma Gqubule 

Political Analyst Professor, Ntsikelelo Breakfast says he hopes the interventions announced by President Ramaphosa in his SONA speech to fix the water crisis and the state of local government will bear fruit. In dealing with the current water crisis faced by a number of municipalities across the country, Ramaphosa announced action plans. The establishment of a national water crisis committee and the litigation against municipalities for contravening the provisions of the National Water Act, primarily the unlawful discharges of pollution were amongst some of the top priorities. For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Political Analyst, Sanusha Naidu and Economist, Duma Gqubule&nbsp;

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Burundian President, Evariste Ndayishimiye has officially taken over as the new African Union chairperson. He succeeded Angolan President, João Lourenço. African leaders are meeting in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa for the 39th ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the AU. President Cyril Ramaphosa is representing South Africa. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to by SABC News Specialist Correspondent Sophie Mokoena 

Burundian President, Evariste Ndayishimiye has officially taken over as the new African Union chairperson. He succeeded Angolan President, Jo&atilde;o Louren&ccedil;o. African leaders are meeting in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa for the 39th ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the AU. President Cyril Ramaphosa is representing South Africa. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to by SABC News Specialist Correspondent Sophie Mokoena&nbsp;

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres described the African Union as a flagship for multilateralism

Residents of Melville and surrounding areas have called on the City of Johannesburg to have a concrete plan for water provision. Frustrated community members continued picketing on a number of roads this week. This as some have not had water for over three. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Chairperson of Frederic Place Home for the Aged in Coronationville, Michael Thompson; President of the Lotus Atteridgeville Saulsville Civic Association, Tshepo Mahlangu; Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo and Water expert, Professor Anthony Turton

Residents of Melville and surrounding areas have called on the City of Johannesburg to have a concrete plan for water provision. Frustrated community members continued picketing on a number of roads this week. This as some have not had water for over three. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Chairperson of Frederic Place Home for the Aged in Coronationville, Michael Thompson; President of the Lotus Atteridgeville Saulsville Civic Association, Tshepo Mahlangu; Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo and Water expert, Professor Anthony Turton

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Gauteng Department of Health's default payment crisis threatens suppliers and healthcare stability

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