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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Health
- The Citizen
Bertha Gxowa Hospital launches Child Protection Week with awareness walk
The Bertha Gxowa Hospital Care Centre launched Child Protection Week with a 5km and 10km walk through Germiston, raising awareness about child safety and the rights of minors. Stakeholders, including government departments and community organisations, addressed the public before heading into nearby communities to educate and engage with them. The event marks the start of a week-long campaign running from May 28 to June 4, focused on child protection, as outlined in the Children's Act of 2005. ALSO READ: Bertha Gxowa Hospital honours staff for excellence Sister Hazel Moagi, operational manager at Ekurhuleni Clinical Forensic Medical Services and lead organiser, highlighted the importance of early reporting and awareness. 'Lack of information delays reporting. Our goal is to ensure victims understand what constitutes abuse and where to seek help,' she said. Moagi noted that many children are unaware they are being abused, especially when the perpetrator is someone they trust. 'Some children witness domestic violence, which normalises abuse. This can result in behavioural issues and, eventually, more harm to others.' The centre plans to eliminate child neglect and abuse through community education and by encouraging open communication between parents and children. Moagi also warned against informal agreements between families in cases of abuse and stressed the need for strict enforcement of protective legislation. MMC for Developmental Planning and Real Estate, Ald Nomadlozi Nkosi, joined the march and called on parents and educators to play an active role. ALSO READ: Bertha Gxowa Hospital spreads awareness on TB 'Recent cases, like that of Joslin Smith, show the need for vigilance. Our city will be hosting an awareness programme with crèche owners to reinforce child safety,' she said. Germiston SAPS station commander Nonhlanhla Shezi confirmed that the station is equipped to handle child abuse cases through its specialised Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit. 'We urge parents to be aware of what is happening in their homes. Abuse can happen anywhere, regardless of status,' said Shezi. About National Child Protection Week First observed in 1997, National Child Protection Week aims to mobilise society to uphold the rights of children as guaranteed by the Children's Act, the Constitution, and international conventions. While the Department of Social Development spearheads the campaign, every citizen is urged to take responsibility for child protection. Support services available Department of Social Development (24-hour helpline): 0800 428 428 (0800 GBV GBV) Childline South Africa: 0800 055 555 Child Welfare South Africa: 0861 4 CHILD (24453) / 011 452 4110 Email: info@ These platforms offer free support and counselling to victims of abuse. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Business Recorder
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
South Africa wants $100 a barrel oil before selling more crude stocks
CAPE TOWN: South Africa will wait for global oil prices to rise to around $100 a barrel before selling more of its strategic crude reserves, a senior energy official told Reuters. The country has been looking to sell crude since 2022, when the government cushioned consumers from high petrol and diesel prices by temporarily cutting a fuel levy on the condition that the revenue would be recouped by selling oil from the strategic reserves. Brent crude averaged $99 a barrel that year. Global crude prices have taken a hammering in recent weeks, hurt by worries that U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war could push economies around the world into recession. Brent was trading around $66 a barrel on Wednesday. 'The oil price is too low, so if you sell today you are going to empty the tanks. So we have to sell at the right level to make sure we still have strategic stocks,' Godfrey Moagi, CEO of the state-owned South African National Petroleum Company, told Reuters. Oil prices jump more than 1% on Middle East supply fears 'We are looking to sell at around $100 a barrel,' he said. South Africa's National Treasury is expecting to receive 4 billion rand ($223.2 million) from the sale of more crude oil from the country's strategic reserves in the fiscal year that ends in March 2026, but Moagi's comments suggest that may not happen unless global oil prices rally. Following the levy cut in 2022, 2 billion rand was transferred to the government in the 2023/24 fiscal year, which was when Brent futures last traded close to $100 a barrel. South Africa's current strategic crude reserves are estimated at roughly 7.7 million barrels. Since 2022, 2 million barrels have been sold to local petrochemical firm Sasol and another 280,000 barrels to the local unit of France's TotalEnergies, Moagi said. The strategic reserves are held by the Strategic Fuel Fund Association, a ring-fenced unit of the company Moagi leads.
The Citizen
29-04-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Health department publishes new tariffs for health care in Limpopo
Health department publishes new tariffs for health care in Limpopo LIMPOPO – The new tariffs for health services have been published by the Limpopo Department of Health. According to spokesperson Kapudi Moagi, the new tariffs have been applicable from April 7. He says those who can afford to pay for healthcare services, whether partially or fully, have a moral and civic responsibility to do so. The department uses an income-based billing system to decide how much you should pay for public healthcare services. Patients are grouped as follows: Free healthcare • Patients who are treated for certain conditions like communicable diseases (such as TB, HIV) or meet the free healthcare criteria. • Elderly people, who are social grant recipients, disability grant recipients, foster child grant, patient with mental disorders, veteran pensioners, children placed in orphanage facilities. • Children under the age of 6 years, pregnant and lactating women who are not covered by a medical aid scheme. All healthcare services are also free at primary healthcare facilities such as clinics, gateway clinics and community healthcare facilities. Low-Income Households (greatly subsidised) • A single income of up to R70 000 per year or R5 833 per month. • A household income of up to R100 000 per year or R8 333 per month. • Greatly subsidised fees (they pay less for services). Middle-income households (partially subsidised) • Single income of between R70 001 and R250 000 per year or R5 833 to R20 833 per month. • Household income of between R100 001 and R350 000 per year or R8 333 to R29 166 per month. • Partially subsidised fees – they pay more than low-income but not full tariffs. The above subsidy applies only to those who are not funded by medical schemes or insurance paid for by employers or any other funder. Full-paying patients – high-income • Single person earning more than R250 000 per year, which is over R20 833 per month. • Household income of more than R350,000 per year which is over R29 166 per month • Full cost of services – no subsidies Moagi said the updated patient fee schedule ensures that those who can afford to pay do so, allowing the department to subsidise care for the poor and keep essential services running. 'By paying your share, you are helping someone who cannot. This revision is a necessary step to keep the public healthcare system sustainable, fair, and accessible for the most vulnerable in our communities.' For more information, visit At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
22-04-2025
- IOL News
Patient beats nurse: Man arrested for assaulting nurse at Malamulele Hospital
A man who was a patient has been arrested in Limpopo after he allegedly assaulted a nurse at Malamulele Hospital. Limpopo health spokesperson, Kapudi Moagi, said that in the early hours of Monday morning, the patient who had been admitted to the male ward after being involved in an accident refused treatment. 'During this time, he assaulted a nurse, claiming his belongings were missing,' said Moagi. Police were alerted, leading to the arrest of the patient for physical assault. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. Meanwhile, Limpopo MEC for Health, Dieketseng Mashego, has welcomed the quick arrest of the alleged assailant. 'We must ensure the safety of our healthcare workers. Violence against them will not be tolerated. I appreciate the prompt action taken by SAPS in this situation,' said Mashego. 'The department is committed to maintaining a safe environment for both patients and healthcare staff.' Last month, IOL reported that Fannie Malope Seribishane, the 57-year-old man, accused of brutally killing a nurse, is set to undergo trial in the High Court in Limpopo. Seribishane was served with an indictment to appear before the Polokwane-based court from August 4 until August 8, facing charges of murder, domestic violence, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition. 'Members of the provincial tracking team, together with the murder and robbery unit, arrested the 56-year-old man for the brutal murder of a 52-year-old female victim at Lebowakgomo policing area,' Ledwaba said at the time. 'On October 23, 2024 at about 5pm, the female nurse by profession met her untimely death while she was on her way to work at Lebowakgomo Hospital.'
