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The Citizen
11-05-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Top 10 stories of the day: Hospitals at risk
Here's your daily news update: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. In the news today, service delivery failures have left some of Gauteng's most vulnerable at risk, with Carletonville Hospital having to shut down its theatre and maternity ward. It looks to be a bad start to the week for residents in Joburg and Pretoria too, as throttling and maintenance slow water supply. Orlando Pirates are still dealing with a Nedbank Cup loss to Kaizer Chiefs, which coach Jose Riveiro called 'ugly,' with 'not much football from both sides'. While off the pitch, five people were arrested at the match for various offences. Good news if you are a naturalised South Africans or permanent resident, as you can now apply for a smart ID from Monday. And we take a look at Isuzu's equivalent of a brother in prison, whom you love but do not speak about. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. Municipal water disruption affects services at Carletonville Hospital Carletonville Hospital in the West Rand is suffering from severe water disruptions, which have made the hospital's theatre and maternity ward non-functional, the DA in Gauteng says. The party's spokesperson on health and wellness, Madeleine Hicklin, said the hospital has been receiving low water supply because of Merafong local municipality's R1.6 billion debt to Rand Water. The DA is concerned the situation is affecting the health of patients and staff. Picture: iStock 'Theatre and maternity units at Carletonville Hospital are non-operational due to the water crisis putting patients' lives in danger. 'This crisis stems from Merafong local municipality's water supply having been throttled by 20% over non-payment of a R1.6 billion bill to Rand Water,' she said. CONTINUE READING: Municipal water disruption affects services at Carletonville Hospital Bad start to the week: These areas in Joburg and Pretoria will be without water on Monday Johannesburg Water has implemented strict water throttling measures across parts of the city in response to surging consumption levels and to safeguard the stability of its reservoirs. The entity said the measures are meant to 'regulate demand and protect reservoir capacities,' while ensuring continuous water availability for all residents. Image used for illustration. Picture: iStock 'This strategy aims to regulate demand and protect reservoir capacities, thereby stabilising the supply and ensuring a consistent water supply for all residents.' CONTINUE READING: These areas in Joburg and Tshwane may be without water on Monday Naturalised South Africans can now apply for Smart IDs – Schreibe Naturalised South Africans and permanent residents can now obtain Smart ID cards from this week, Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber says. For years, IT failures forced South Africans born abroad and permanent residents to continue using only the insecure green bar-coded ID book. A South African ID book and driver's licence. Picture: Gallo Images/Nicolene Olckers Schreiber said these individuals were excluded from obtaining the more secure Smart ID. It also prevented them from using the eHomeAffairs platform to make bookings. CONTINUE READING: Naturalised South Africans can now apply for Smart IDs – Schreiber Dodgy ticket sales and pitch invaders: 5 arrested at Pirates and Chiefs cup final While Kaizer Chiefs fans are still celebrating their first trophy in 10 years, it was a bad night for five people arrested at the match on Saturday. Chiefs beat their Soweto rival Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Members of the South African Police Service (Saps) at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 28 October 2022. Picture: Gallo Images/Darren Stewart The build-up to the match had been clouded with security concerns, as fans raced to snap up limited tickets. Others claimed to be heading to Durban and 'make a plan' when they got there. Police and security came out in full force, making sure none of the feared chaos materialised. CONTINUE READING: Dodgy ticket sales and pitch invaders: 5 arrested at Pirates and Chiefs cup final Revealed: What was found in Kagiso Rabada's drugs test Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada served a one-month suspension for recreational drug use after traces of benzoylecgonine (BZE), a metabolite of cocaine, were reportedly found in his urine sample, according to Sunday publication Rapport. Rabada, who has already served the suspension after returning to South Africa from India in early April, is back with his Indian Premier League team Gujarat Titans. Kagiso Rabada in action for the Gujarat Titans in the IPL. Picture:Rabada was one of 16 cricketers tested during the SA20 in January. He provided a sample to the SA Institute for Drug-Free Sport (Saids) after the match between his team, MI Cape Town, and Durban's Super Giants in Durban, according to Khalid Galant, the CEO of Saids. CONTINUE READING: Revealed: What was found in Kagiso Rabada's drugs test, according to report Here are five more stories of the day: Yesterday's News recap READ HERE: Top 10 stories of the day: Omotoso to be deported | Fake Hawks Head makes R100k | Hilux rival?
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
What is REAL ID Texas? Can you still fly if you miss the May 7 deadline? What to know
If you haven't updated your driver's license at the Texas Department of Public Safety office, you might want to consider getting it done soon. The deadline for REAL ID enforcement is May 7, and there could be consequences for not meeting the deadline. You might be asking what a REAL ID is. Is it just renewing your driver's license? Here's what you need to know before the May deadline. When is the REAL ID deadline? Beginning on May 7, the Transportation Security Administration will require REAL IDs for adult travelers flying domestically within the United States. Can you get a REAL ID after May 7? According to TSA, obtaining a REAL ID is possible after the May 7 deadline. While the deadline marks the requirement for a REAL ID for certain activities, such as domestic air travel, you can still apply for one and receive it at a later date. If you do not have a REAL ID by the enforcement date, you will need an alternative form of acceptable identification for air travel purposes. What does a REAL ID look like in Texas? If you look at your current Texas driver's license, it should have a gold star at the top-right corner of the ID. Your current Texas driver's license or ID is REAL ID-compliant if it has a gold star in the top right corner. If it doesn't have a gold star, you'll get the gold star on your next renewal or request a replacement card. Texas REAL ID. By May 7, 2025, all states must comply by REAL ID standards. How to get a REAL ID in Texas According to you can apply for a new REAL ID-compliant Texas driver's license or ID in person at a Texas DPS office. You may be eligible to renew your existing Texas driver's license or ID online. You can still use your current, unexpired Texas driver's license or ID to drive and for non-federal ID purposes. When it's time to renew your driver's license or ID, you'll get a REAL ID-compliant one. Will I be able to fly if I don't have a REAL ID? If you show up at the airport without a REAL ID driver's license, a passport, or another acceptable document to present at the TSA checkpoint, you may experience delays, undergo additional screening, and risk being denied entry to the security checkpoint. According to the TSA, there is an alternative compliance mechanism if you show up at the airport without a REAL ID. "The TSA officer may ask you to complete an identity verification process, which includes collecting information such as your name and current address to confirm your identity," the agency's website says. "If your identity is confirmed, you will be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint, where you may be subject to additional screening." Does a REAL ID replace a passport? REAL IDs work for domestic travel, but can't replace a passport for international flights. Passports are still required for venturing beyond U.S. borders. Do children need a REAL ID to travel domestically? According to the Department of Homeland Security, children under 18 will not need a REAL ID to travel within the U.S. However, adults will need to have a REAL ID in hand. What are the alternatives to a REAL ID? TSA-approved alternatives include: U.S. passport U.S. passport card DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents Border crossing card An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe HSPD-12 PIV card Foreign government-issued passport Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card Transportation worker identification credential U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766) U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: REAL ID Texas deadline is here. How to check if you have one
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
You need a REAL ID to fly in a plane starting May 7 — except in 5 states
Starting tomorrow, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at U.S. airports will no longer accept state-issued IDs that are not REAL ID-compliant at TSA checkpoints. Before boarding domestic flights, all airline passages ages 18 and older must to present REAL ID-compliant identification or another approved ID, such as a passport, a passport card, or a U.S. Department of Defense ID. The new rule also applies to TSA Precheck members. As opposed to a standard state IDs, REAL IDs are a valid form of federal identification. Massachusetts residents can check the top right corner of their driver's license or Mass ID for a star, which distinguishes the ID as REAL ID-compliant. Five states — Washington, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Vermont — issue Enhanced Driver's Licenses and Enhanced IDs, which are also valid alternatives to a REAL ID. Travelers who cannot provide one of the approved IDs will likely be subject to delays and additional screenings, and may not be admitted past the security checkpoint. You can view the full list of approved IDs on the TSA website. Under the new regulations, citizens will also need a REAL ID to access federal government buildings, military installations and nuclear power plants. REAL ID requirements differ by state. In Massachusetts, residents can acquire a REAL ID by providing a birth certificate or passport and verifying their social security number with a social security card or W-2. They also must show proof of Massachusetts residence, such as a lease, mortgage, or utility bill. Residents can start the REAL ID application process online by visiting the RMV's Online Service Center and scheduling an in-person appointment at a RMV Service Center of AAA branch (for AAA members). The latest from MassLive Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
REAL ID becomes mandatory Wednesday— Here's what you need to know
The nation's long-awaited REAL ID requirement goes into effect Wednesday. That means anyone wishing to fly domestically will need a federally compliant state-issued identification card or a valid passport. Entry to some federal building will also require driver licenses, learner permit or non-driver ID meeting the new requirements deemed more secure by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). 'If your New York State license or ID does not have a star or a flag on it, then you do not have a REAL ID-compliant document,' according to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), which began issuing the cards in March 2022. Some New Yorkers may already have an Enhanced ID. Older qualifying identification cards have a U.S. flag on the lower right-hand corner while more recently issued cards have one in the upper-right hand corner. The state has offered Enhanced IDs since 2008. They are REAL ID compliant. A REAL ID-compliant card is not required to drive, vote, apply for federal benefits, participate in legal proceedings or access health care services in New York. New Yorkers wishing to obtain a REAL ID card must do so at the DMV. Documents proving U.S. citizenship are required. That includes proof of identity such as a U.S. birth certificate or passport, two proofs of New York residency and a verifiable social security number. Non-U.S. citizens should be able to prove legal presence. Travelers carrying a standard license after Tuesday can expect delays. They could also be subject to additional screening or possibly turned away, the TSA warns. New Yorkers will not be able to access a U.S. military base with only a standard driver's license or state ID after the Wednesday deadline. The REAL ID Act was signed into law in 2005 based on a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission to enhance national security. The cards were expected to roll out nationally in 2008, but encountered several political challenges and logistical setbacks over the years, in addition to delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. State senators from Kentucky last month asked the federal deadline for compliance be extended just a bit longer so their motor vehicles division could get up to speed. The TSA says 81% of travelers at its checkpoints have presented acceptable identification including REAL ID cards to board flights. 'The improvements are intended to inhibit terrorists' ability to evade detection by using fraudulent identification,' TSA's Federal Security Director for airports in the New York City region John Essig explained in a statement last week. Air travel has become especially complicated in 2025, particularly at Newark International Airport, which has faced significant delays over the past week. Hundreds of flights have been delayed or canceled there, largely due to Federal Aviation Association staffing issues and equipment problems. United Airlines, that airport's largest carrier, recently cut 35 roundtrip flights from its Newark schedule. Tensions abroad may also contribute to increased security-related diligence at U.S. airports, government building and military installations. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem told FOX News the 'safety law' going into effect this week 'allows us to know who's on our federally regulated aircrafts.' She also claimed over the weekend that 19 states issue driver's licenses to non-citizens, which she believes threatens election security. There are significant consequences for people who vote illegally and data indicates that's an extremely low occurrence. 'Real IDs make identification harder to forge, thwarting criminals and terrorists,' she posted on social media. With News Wire Services
Winnipeg Free Press
05-05-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Don't have a REAL ID yet? That could cause you travel headaches after May 7
NEW YORK (AP) — The deadline to get a REAL ID is fast approaching after years of postponements and delays. Starting May 7, your license or identification card will need to be REAL ID-compliant to fly domestically in the U.S. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like there will be another delay in the deadline this time. So, if you're confused about how to get a REAL ID, why you even need one in the first place, and what happens if you don't have one by May 7, here are some things to know: What is a REAL ID? It's a federally compliant state-issued license or identification card that the DHS says is a more secure form of identification. Besides needing a REAL ID to fly domestically, you will also need one to access certain federal buildings and facilities. Why is this happening? When the REAL ID Act was signed into law in 2005, it enacted a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission that the government set security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and IDs. 'REAL ID is a coordinated effort by the federal government to improve the reliability and accuracy of driver's licenses and identification cards,' John Essig, the Transportation Security Administration's Security Director for airports in the New York City region said in a press release on April 3. 'The improvements are intended to inhibit terrorists' ability to evade detection by using fraudulent identification.' The REAL ID Act was supposed to begin rolling out in 2008, 'but has faced repeated delays due to state implementation challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic,' said Nina Ruggiero, senior editorial director for Travel + Leisure. 'The combination of varying state processes and shifting deadlines has added to the overall confusion around REAL IDs and likely led some travelers to take the deadlines less seriously.' How do I know if I already have a REAL ID? If you've gotten a new ID in the last few years, it could already be REAL ID-compliant. 'I also hear from travelers who are confused as to whether or not they already have a REAL ID,' Ruggiero said. 'Some people who have recently renewed their license may already have a compliant ID and not know it,' so you may want to double-check yours before starting the process. A REAL ID-compliant driver's license has a symbol ( in most states, a star ) in the top corner of the card. If you live in Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont or Washington, it's possible you could have an 'enhanced″ ID card instead, which permits you to both fly domestically and cross land and sea borders into Mexico and Canada from the U.S. It does not, however, allow you to fly into either of those countries. Enhanced IDs will have an American flag icon, as well as the word 'enhanced' at the top of the card. If I don't have a REAL ID, how do I get one? The requirements vary by state, so you will need to visit the website of your state's driver's licensing agency to find out the specific steps, including whether you'll need to make an appointment at a DMV and what documentation you'll need when you get there. What happens on May 7? What if I don't have a REAL ID by then? If you don't have a REAL ID by the deadline and you're planning to board a domestic flight, you will need to bring your passport or another TSA-approved form of identification when you travel. Otherwise, you could face 'delays, additional screening and the possibility of not being permitted into the security checkpoint,' warns TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein. The deadline has already been pushed back so many times. Could it be delayed again? In mid-April, a group of state senators from Kentucky asked the agency to delay implementing the new requirements yet again. They said the state has limited appointments available to people seeking the new cards and that there has been a rush to meet the May 7 deadline. However, TSA spokesperson Dan Velez told the AP that the agency does not intend to delay the REAL ID deadline again. As of late April, 81% of travelers at TSA checkpoints were presenting acceptable identification, including a state-issued REAL ID, according to DHS.
