Tag Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality

Parents encouraged to make inputs on BELA Bill

Parents encouraged to make inputs on BELA Bill

Elna Wichmann Heath is in the forefront of the BELA Bill which has progressed to the National Council of Provinces. She says section 28(2) of the Constitution states “A child’s best interests are of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child.” However, she asks, does the Department of Education…

Pensioner dies of cholera in Dr JS Moroka Municipality

Pensioner dies of cholera in Dr JS Moroka Municipality

A 73-year-old female patient passed on at Mmametlhake hospital on 26 May after testing positive for cholera. She had diarrhea, nausea and vomiting after eating a tin of fish during the day. According to the Department of Health, the patient resided in Phaphamang Section in Phake, Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality. Cholera…

MP’s Legislature Deputy Speaker passes away

Deputy Speaker of the Mpumalanga Legislature, James Jim Skosana passed away yesterday.  SANCO and ANC Chief Whip’s office in the legislature announced his passing. The cause of death is still unknown at this stage. SANCO described his passing as shocking.  “SANCO Mpumalanga has learnt with great shock and sadness of…