Malvern Clinic in east Johannesburg has had no water for six weeks, forcing staff to rely on buckets from a water tank, posing serious hygiene and infection risks. The clinic can’t safely perform basic procedures like urine or stool tests, and handwashing under running water is impossible. DA Gauteng shadow…
Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Steve Letsike leads a national push to tackle teenage pregnancy. Phemelo chats with the Minister about key outcomes from a recent stakeholder session and how it’s shaping a strategy to prevent and manage teen pregnancies.
The DA plans to lay criminal charges against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu over serious allegations of misconduct. Phemelo speaks to the DA’s Lisa Schickerling after KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused Mchunu of covering up investigations and colluding with underworld figures.
Thousands sit in South African jails awaiting trial, some just because they can’t afford low bail. MPs say it’s time to fix the broken system. Phemelo speaks to The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services Kgomotso Ramolobeng about overcrowding, poor infrastructure, and immigration concerns in correctional services.
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