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A bright yellow face smiling at you from your phone, a red heart beating between messages in a chat, a thumbs up that reaffirms. The ideograms our society calls ‘emojis’ have become a new language in and of themselves, harbouring both overt and secret meanings as they represent the physical in digital form. Emojis are …
According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), released by Statistics South Africa today, the Western Cape has maintained the lowest unemployment rate in South Africa (SA) at 21.4% in quarter one of 2024. In addition to this, the province has enabled the creation of 82 000 jobs over the last year, between quarter one …
he Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have once again been actively ensuring that criminals are removed from communities where they are deployed. Since inception 30 873 arrests have been made to 28 April 2024. This includes the 1 077 individuals who were also arrested for various crimes between 1 and 28 April 2024, while 23 …
As South Africa approaches the election polls, it is important to address the misinformation circulating about the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure’s human settlements branch. I am concerned by the spread of inaccurate information and I want to set the record straight. Between 2019/20 and 2023/24, the department spent 100% of the available funds each …
Dear Editor As we have entered day 84 of the search for 6-year-old Joslin Smith, who disappeared in Saldanha Bay on 19 February 2024, our fervent prayer remains that she will be found unharmed and safely returned to her extended family. This is an extremely tragic story and one can only imagine what this young …
Health dept commemorates International Nurses Day in W Cape
The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, is today leading International Nurses Day to recognise the tireless efforts of nurses in providing compassionate care and promoting health and wellness worldwide.
“Nurses are usually the first primary care contact for the patients and are also responsible for recognising patients’ symptoms, taking measures within their scope of practice to administer medications, providing other measures for symptom alleviation, and collaborating with other health professionals to optimise patients’ comfort and families’ understanding and adaptation,” said the department.
International Nurses Day is celebrated annually on 12 May in memory of the birth of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, who was regarded as the foundational philosopher of modern nursing.
This year’s International Nurses Day will be celebrated under the, ‘Our Nurses, Our Future’, theme.
READ | Salute to nurses!
It will focus on the economic power of care, which serves as a clarion call by the International Council of Nurses to countries to address global health challenges and improve global health for all.
The Western Cape event is part of countrywide activities to honour nurses for the important role they play in saving millions of lives and raise awareness of the challenges they face.
Dhlomo will be joined by Western Cape MEC for Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo; United States Consular General for Cape Town Consulate, Todd Haskell; Acting US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar) Country Coordinator, Saira Johnson-Qureshi; leaders of nursing trade unions, and representatives of key stakeholders.
The event will culminate with the launch of the Nursing Leadership Initiative aimed at building leadership capacity among current and emerging nurse leaders in practice, education and training to empower them with leadership skills.
The event, the department said, is a collaboration between the Department of Health and Pepfar.
The initiative forms part of a plan to elevate the nursing profession within Pepfar-supported countries as part of a larger effort to strengthen the healthcare workforce globally and ensure HIV response gains are sustained. – SAnews.gov.za
Gabisile
Mon, 05/13/2024 - 11:53
Government activities for the week 13 - 17 May 2024
On Monday, 13 May, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala will lead a delegation comprising of built environment professionals and experts to the George building disaster.
Also on Monday, the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, will lead the International Nurses Day commemorative event in Cape Town.
On Tuesday, 14 May, to Thursday, 16 May, the Department of Tourism will be hosting Africa’s Travel Indaba at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban.
On Tuesday, 14 May, the Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga will deliver the main address at the Road Traffic Management Corporation’s passing out parade, where 410 newly trained traffic officers will become ready to save lives on the country’s roads.
On Wednesday, 15 May, President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the memorial lecture on the life of Elijah Barayi.
Also on Wednesday, the Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga and the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt, will undertake various road safety activations during a three-day visit.
On Thursday, 16 May, and Friday, 17 May, the Department of Employment and Labour will host a joint inter-departmental Jobs Fair in KwaZulu-Natal.
Janine
Mon, 05/13/2024 - 10:48
“Western Cape, you absolute beauty! Our province continues to shine as a destination in high demand. Tourist arrivals to Cape Town by air recorded a remarkable 16% year-on-year increase between January and March 2024, reaching 336,268 visitors. This not only shows a significant recovery but also surpasses the 2019 figure for the same period. We …
Glasgow Warriors are still league leaders, but they’ve got Irish duo Leinster Rugby and Munster Rugby breathing down their necks. Franco Smith’s side remain in top spot thanks to the unlikely two points they picked up in losing 40-34 to Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria – unlikely because they were trailing 37-10 with just 17 minutes …
The South African economy can be significantly boosted, and the growth of start-ups and the private sector – through businesses big and small – that create vital jobs, catalysed through two regulatory reforms: lifting exchange controls on the offshore transfer of intellectual property and introducing tax incentives for investors in start-ups. “Our research shows that …
Albert Mpazayabo hopes his thesis on integration of refugees in South Africa will be taken seriously by the authorities
Presidency and Department of Basic Education commit to respond to demands by Equal Education
Meanwhile Nelson Mandela University senate supported a call for a ceasefire in Gaza earlier this week, and effectively an academic boycott of Israel
The DHL Stormers welcome back three players from injury for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Dragons RFC in Newport on Friday night. Angelo Davids, Sti Sithole and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu all make their return to the matchday 23 for the clash against the Welsh outfit, which kicks off at 20h35 (SAST) on Friday at …
Parking lots in Cape Town’s city centre should be used for affordable housing, says Ndifuna Ukwazi
A coalition against mining in the Mabola Protected Environment want “scandalous” and “irrelevant” claims struck from court record
In the heart of Cape Town, the Montana Vikings Basketball Club (MVBC) stands as a symbol of hope for the youth. Driven by a vision to transform lives and make a mark on the global basketball stage, this community-based organization is spearheading a movement that melds sportsmanship with social impact. Under the leadership of Shafiek …
Metrorail power failure affects Cape Flats and Southern Line commuters on Tuesday
Extensive efforts have been made from industry and the Western Cape Government (WCG) to work with Transnet Port Terminals to ensure that a credible and reliable recovery plan is in place to stabilise operations in the short-term. Now, South African citrus exports are set to increase rapidly towards the end of May 2024, with an …
FNB’s December 2023 Property Barometer shows that “sales attributed to relocation within SA (semi-gration)” were an estimated 11% of the volume of sales (down from a peak of 14% in 3Q22). Lightstone’s 2023 Migration figures show 6,406 new households bought in the Western Cape compared to 1,034 in KwaZulu-Natal and 1,971 in Gauteng. Lighstone noted …
Gear up for South Africa’s premier gravel cycling event, taking place on 26 & 27 July in the charming town of Swellendam! The B-well Around the Pot, presented by SEESA has quickly become a staple on the cycling calendar and promises an exhilarating and demanding ride for cyclists of all abilities. “After the unfortunate cancellation …
Premier Alan Winde thanks all those who have been assisting in the rescue and emergency response to the George collapsed building tragedy. “From the first responders who have been working tirelessly since Monday afternoon to save the lives of the trapped construction workers, to residents who turned out in their numbers to offer help in …
Just two weeks after achieving the second-fastest marathon time of her career, Neheng Khatala is gearing up for her first Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series race in 2024, the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K, that will take place this Sunday, 12 May in the Mother City. Lesotho’s national record holder in the …
Cape Town, South Africa – In a strategic move that marks a significant milestone in the digital marketing landscape, Ruby Digital, South Africa’s premier digital marketing agency, has announced its acquisition of web development house, WeDev.Africa. This acquisition reaffirms the Ruby Digital Group’s commitment to digital innovation and its AI transformation. Founded in 2011 by …
