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The Citizen
13 hours ago
- Health
- The Citizen
Randfontein nurse who delivers baby in parking lot earns national praise
Professional nurse Khomotso Comfort Ramabokela (29) won a national award in private healthcare after he helped deliver a baby in a parking lot. Randfontein Herald reports that when Ramabokela arrived at the vehicle in the parking lot to assess the situation, he saw that the baby's head was crowning, which meant the woman was close to delivering the child. He explained he had to prepare himself physically and psychologically for what was to come. His first thought was ensuring the safe delivery of the baby and the health of the mother. He tried to remember that safety and sterility, even outside of the hospital, need to be maintained all the time. Before working for Randfontein Private Hospital, Ramabokela worked in the emergency department and the labour ward, which prepared him for that very moment. He says coming across such emergencies time and again helped him develop calm and focus. During the delivery of the baby, Ramabokela noted there were some challenges, such as a lack of space and comfort for the patient, as well as patient privacy. To overcome these challenges, he put the patient in the back seat and covered her. 'The most important thing to keep in mind during situations like these is a safe delivery. You have to ensure the environment is safe for both the baby and the mother. Easy equipment accessibility and the necessary help are also important,' he says. Ramabokela used his midwifery speciality that he acquired at Vaal University of Technology (VUT) and previous experience to help handle the situation. The best moment for him was when he heard the baby's cries and saw the mother's tears of joy. 'Gaining recognition and being appreciated, it motivated me to keep on working hard and also be open to learning opportunities for me to gain more knowledge and be able to apply the necessary skills in the daily challenges that I come across.' He advises other healthcare professionals who might face similar emergencies outside of a hospital setting to stay calm and focused. 'Prioritise a safe and sterile environment for your patients, apply necessary skills and also ask for help from colleagues who are near you when you need help, to provide a good health care service.' The VUT and Lenmed Private Hospital celebrated Comfort for his outstanding contribution to healthcare and the recognition he recently received as 'Celebrate of the Year' across South Africa and the African continent. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Action promised on poor services
During a special council meeting, Rand West City Local Municipality adopted its annual budget, promising efficient service delivery and development going forward. • Also read: Residents voice fury over water issues Recently, the municipality held a meeting to adopt its Annual Midterm Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) or commonly known as the annual budget. The meeting saw key municipal leaders, including Executive Mayor William Matsheke, council Speaker Selina Moumakwe, Deputy Mayor Nontombi Molatlhegi and Chief Whip Mkhuseli Jokazi. According to municipal spokesperson Phillip Montshiwa, the MTREF was described as balanced, credible and fully funded. He added that it reflected good financial planning and responsible governance. 'The annual budget was adopted unanimously by all councillors and shared commitment to development and the well-being of residents. The adoption marks a key milestone in the budgeting cycle and lays a solid foundation for efficient service delivery and developmental projects in the upcoming financial period,' he concluded. Have your say by emailing the Randfontein Herald at randfonteinherald@ At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Trapped miners located, safe and have food – Sibanye-Stillwater
Sibanye-Stillwater says the hundreds of trapped mineworkers at its Kloof 7 sub-shaft – near Randfontein and Westonaria – have been located and will be brought up to the surface. Randfontein Herald reports that, in a statement issued by the executive vice president for investor relations and corporate affairs at Sibanye-Stillwater, James Wellsted, the miners were trapped as a result of an incident that occurred at the shaft yesterday. 'All 260 employees have been accounted for, are safe and have been provided with food,' the statement by Wellsted read. 'We are actively implementing our safety and shaft examination procedures. Once these are completed, we will begin hoisting employees to the surface. Following a detailed risk assessment, it was decided that employees should remain at the sub-shaft station until it is safe to proceed to the surface, to avoid walking long distances at this time.' Wellsted said that initial investigations show that the Kloof 7 sub-shaft rock winder skip door opened at the loading point on level 39, impacting levels 40 and 41 below this point. 'The open door of the skip caused some damage at level 35, and the work to make this safe has been completed.' Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Union concerned as 300 Sibanye Stillwater miners trapped underground await rescue
About 300 mineworkers are currently trapped underground at Sibanye Stillwater's Kloof Mine – near Randfontein and Westonaria – reportedly without access to food or water. Randfontein Herald reports that National Union of Mineworkers spokesperson Livhuwani Mammburu says the workers became trapped yesterday in shaft 7 of the Kloof Mine. 'At the moment, the information is still scarce. We are waiting for the preliminary report. At this moment in time, we do not want to speculate. However, we are worried about the mineworkers,' Mammburu adds. Randfontein Herald attempted to reach Sibanye Stillwater spokesperson James Wellstead, but he is currently unavailable. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
