More than 1500 delegates, including global health experts, policymakers and community leaders attended the 7th South African Tuberculosis (TB) Conference in Durban this week.

The TB conference, which started on Tuesday and ends today, hosted plenary discussions about medicines and ways to treat the airborne disease.  South Africa is said to have alarming TB infection rates, coupled with the largest HIV/AIDS prevalence globally.

Authorities and scientists took advantage of this conference to reinforce their commitment to the fight against TB. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), South Africa is among the top 30 countries with the biggest TB burden worldwide.

Despite TB being preventable and curable, this airborne disease is the second leading infectious killer following COVID-19 worldwide. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 alone in South Africa, the country recorded 328 000 new TB infections. It is said that of this, about 60% of patients also have HIV.

GUEST:  Priashni Pundit-Subrayen - Technical TB Director. The Aurum Institute

More than 1500 delegates, including global health experts, policymakers and community leaders attended the 7th South African Tuberculosis (TB) Conference in Durban this week.
The TB conference, which started on Tuesday and ends today, hosted plenary discussions about medicines and ways to treat the airborne disease.  South Africa is said to have alarming TB infection rates, coupled with the largest HIV/AIDS prevalence globally.
Authorities and scientists took advantage of this conference to reinforce their commitment to the fight against TB. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), South Africa is among the top 30 countries with the biggest TB burden worldwide.
Despite TB being preventable and curable, this airborne disease is the second leading infectious killer following COVID-19 worldwide. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 alone in South Africa, the country recorded 328 000 new TB infections. It is said that of this, about 60% of patients also have HIV.
GUEST:  Priashni Pundit-Subrayen - Technical TB Director. The Aurum Institute

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South Africa is said to have alarming TB infection rates, coupled with the largest HIV/AIDS prevalence globally.

For suspected war crimes, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Yoav Gallant and Benyamin Netanyahu.The judges ruled that the three individuals had "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, citing "reasonable grounds." The accusations have been denied by both Israel and Hamas. Additionally, Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, also known as Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas, has an arrest order issued for him. The South African government has welcomed the issuing of arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri. However, Netanyahu says the warrant of his arrest is anti-semitic



      Guest: Dr Litlhare Radele - African politics lecturer

For suspected war crimes, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Yoav Gallant and Benyamin Netanyahu.The judges ruled that the three individuals had "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, citing "reasonable grounds." The accusations have been denied by both Israel and Hamas. Additionally, Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, also known as Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas, has an arrest order issued for him. The South African government has welcomed the issuing of arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri. However, Netanyahu says the warrant of his arrest is anti-semitic
 
      Guest: Dr Litlhare Radele - African politics lecturer

The International Criminal Court issued a warrant of arrest for Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

A close race that might represent a turning point in Namibia's political history is predicted by early postal voting results as the country approaches the general elections on November 28. A relatively recent addition to the political scene, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has become a formidable rival to the Swapo party in power. This outcome is consistent with a regional trend in which burgeoning opposition forces have gained ground against long-standing ruling parties, such as the Botswana Democratic Party and Zambia's Patriotic Front. The question that everyone is asking is: “Can Swapo weather the Storm?”



      Guest: Advocate Sipho Mantula - Human Rights Activist

A close race that might represent a turning point in Namibia's political history is predicted by early postal voting results as the country approaches the general elections on November 28. A relatively recent addition to the political scene, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has become a formidable rival to the Swapo party in power. This outcome is consistent with a regional trend in which burgeoning opposition forces have gained ground against long-standing ruling parties, such as the Botswana Democratic Party and Zambia's Patriotic Front. The question that everyone is asking is: “Can Swapo weather the Storm?”
 
      Guest: Advocate Sipho Mantula - Human Rights Activist

 A close race that might represent a turning point in Namibia's political history is predicted by early postal voting results as the country approaches the general elections on November 28.

More than two million homes who get their electricity from municipalities and Eskom have not yet switched to the new system. Residents from Soweto to the Eastern Cape have been camping outside the Eskom premises trying to get their prepared meters recoded. Electricity minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has again appealed to households to upgrade their pre-paid electricity meters before the November 24th deadline. During his visit at Eskom offices in Soweto he announced that he will extend the working hours this as hundreds of community members including elderly people were standing in queues. This is part of Token Identifier (TID) rollover project which is a frequent update that both Eskom and City has to adhere to after a certain period. City Power issued a statement expressing how pleased they are that over 99% of their vending pre-paid meters have been duly upgraded, there’s still a handful of vending customers who are still outstanding.



Guest: Nqobani Mzizi - Senior Manager at City Power

      Monde Bala Group Executive for Distribution at Eskom

More than two million homes who get their electricity from municipalities and Eskom have not yet switched to the new system. Residents from Soweto to the Eastern Cape have been camping outside the Eskom premises trying to get their prepared meters recoded. Electricity minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has again appealed to households to upgrade their pre-paid electricity meters before the November 24th deadline. During his visit at Eskom offices in Soweto he announced that he will extend the working hours this as hundreds of community members including elderly people were standing in queues. This is part of Token Identifier (TID) rollover project which is a frequent update that both Eskom and City has to adhere to after a certain period. City Power issued a statement expressing how pleased they are that over 99% of their vending pre-paid meters have been duly upgraded, there’s still a handful of vending customers who are still outstanding.
 
Guest: Nqobani Mzizi - Senior Manager at City Power
      Monde Bala Group Executive for Distribution at Eskom

South Africa is said to have alarming TB infection rates, coupled with the largest HIV/AIDS prevalence globally.

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