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SIU report a ploy to ’embarrass Gauteng ANC’ — Hlongwa

Article Jeanette Chabalala - 25 Jun 2018

Hlongwa says a report by the SIU linking him to corruption amounting to R1.2-billion, was nothing new and a ploy "to embarrass the Gauteng ANC"

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Possible strike action looms at Charlotte Maxeke hospital

Article Staff Reporter - 1 May 2018

Hospital workers may down tools on Wednesday after not receiving proper compensation for working extra hours

Zille strikes again with Life Esidimeni tweet

Article Jan Bornman - 21 Mar 2018

Section 27, which represented 63 families, described Zille's comments as regrettable, saying her question was answered at length through testimonies

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DA: We have evidence Makhura knew about the relocation of Life Esidimeni patients

Article Dineo Bendile & Raeesa Pather - 26 Feb 2018

The DA's Jack Bloom said that if Gauteng Premier David Makhura were to truly hold himself accountable, he would resign.

Health department disputes DA claims of crisis at Jo’burg hospital

Article Sapa - 7 May 2013

There is no crisis at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, the Gauteng health department has said.

Jo’burg hospitals ban evening visits

Article Sapa - 4 Nov 2012

The Chris Hani Baragwanath, Charlotte Maxeke and Helen Joseph hospitals have banned night visits to patients as hospital staff fear for their safety.

Sanral to repay charges

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Dec 2011

The SA National Roads Agency was contacting customers on Friday to reverse administration charges deducted erroneously from e-tag accounts.

Tender rigging alleged at Gauteng health department

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Nov 2011

According to a report by the Auditor General, the Gauteng health department has lost millions of rands through maladministration and tender rigging.

DA welcomes toll road task team

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Oct 2011

The Democratic Alliance has welcomed Cabinet's decision to appoint a task team to look into the Gauteng tolling system.

Tolls debate put on the back burner

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Oct 2011

Gauteng Legislature speaker Lindiwe Maseko has cancelled a debate on toll roads scheduled for this week because the ANC is divided on the issue.

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Medical suppliers left unpaid by Gauteng health department

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Sep 2011

Several medical supplies' companies in Gauteng have not been paid for months, despite regulations requiring payments to be settled within 30 days.

DA calls for probe into Gauteng premier’s house

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Mar 2011

The DA in Gauteng has asked the Public Protector to investigate allegedly expensive refurbishments to Premier Nomvula Mokonyane's official residence.

Gauteng denies vacancy crisis in hospitals

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Jan 2011

The Gauteng health department has approved the hiring of specialists to fill vacant posts in the province's hospitals, an official said on Monday.

DA condemns arrest of journalists

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Dec 2010

The DA on Friday condemned the arrest of two <i>Sowetan</i> journalists and called for an investigation into possible corruption.

Another foreigner has been killed in South Africa as a wave of xenophobic violence spreads across Johannesburg, bringing the weekend death toll to 13, police said on Monday. The violence against foreigners, who are accused by many South Africans of depriving locals of jobs and committing crime, has spread across townships since the beginning of last week.

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