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Gqeberha Health Workers March to Demand Permanent Jobs

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NUPSAW Eastern Cape secretary Mzi Nkata led a march by Community Health Workers in Gqeberha on Friday. The workers, who also marched in solidarity with health workers in Gaza, are asking to be insourced.About 100 community health workers (CHWs) marched to the Department of Health’s offices in Gqeberha on Friday afternoon. They are demanding to be given permanent jobs by the department, saying that only offering them contracts is exploitation. The march was led by the National Union of Public … [Read more...] about Gqeberha Health Workers March to Demand Permanent Jobs

Medical workers protest against attacks on them

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Emergency Medical Services workers and managers protested outside the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality building in Gqeberha on Wednesday. They are demanding an end to attacks on paramedics.Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers in Nelson Mandela Bay protested outside the City Hall on Wednesday, calling for safer working conditions. “I kneel down and pray to God each time I leave home for work, asking him to save me from these criminals. They are heartless and don’t care that EMS staff perform a … [Read more...] about Medical workers protest against attacks on them

Hundreds of security guards sent home without wages after Eastern Cape health department fails to pay contractors

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Security guards at Livingstone Tertiary Hospital in Gqeberha and other hospitals and clinics in the Eastern Cape have not been paid after the Department of Health failed to pay contractors.Security companies contracted to the Eastern Cape Department of Health could not pay guards this month. The cash-strapped department has been in trouble with security contractors stationed at clinics and hospitals in the Eastern Cape since January. Earlier this year GroundUp reported that Xhobani Security … [Read more...] about Hundreds of security guards sent home without wages after Eastern Cape health department fails to pay contractors

“Cleaning and greening” workers dump rubbish on City Hall doorsteps in Gqeberha

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Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Gary van Niekerk had to walk through piles of stinking rubbish on the steps of the City Hall on Wednesday afternoon.Workers from the Mayoral Cleaning and Greening Programme, who had not received their monthly stipends for almost a week, threw garbage and refuse bags at the front and back entrances of the building. The mayor and mayco member for public health Buyeye Thsonono came face to face with about 200 furious workers from Straundale depot. Tip-toeing through … [Read more...] about “Cleaning and greening” workers dump rubbish on City Hall doorsteps in Gqeberha

Nelson Mandela University workers march for higher salaries

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Employees of Nelson Mandela University marched on Wednesday, demanding an 8% salary increase.About 200 employees of Nelson Mandela University (NMU) protested outside the university on Wednesday, demanding a salary increase. The singing workers marched from Kings Beach, led by National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU)’s Thabo Moshoeshoe region. They demanded an 8% salary increase, better housing allowances, medical scheme benefits and equality between black and white staff … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela University workers march for higher salaries

Health department fails to pay security contractor, leaving guards without salaries

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Dozens of security guards working at hospitals and clinics in Nelson Mandela Bay are still waiting to be paid their January salaries by their former employer. The company, Xhobani Security Services, says it can’t pay until the provincial Department of Health pays its outstanding debt of R3-million.Xhobani Security Services ended its contract with the department in February, a month early. The company said that it had no “financial muscle” to render further service. Some guards embarked on a … [Read more...] about Health department fails to pay security contractor, leaving guards without salaries

Congenital Heart Disease Babies at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital – First to Receive Voice and Heartbeat Recording Devices

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February is a time when hearts are in the spotlight. It is a time earmarked for raising awareness on congenital heart disease (CHD). According to studies it’s classified as the most common type of birth defect1,2 with up to 3.12 million babies born with CHD in 20193.To commemorate the annual CHD calendar awareness week, AstraZeneca partnered with Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital (NMCH), Johannesburg, through its patient support programme Yes2Nurture, by donating unique #hearts2help recording … [Read more...] about Congenital Heart Disease Babies at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital – First to Receive Voice and Heartbeat Recording Devices

Where to Buy Soya Beans in South Africa

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The swing to healthy eating and living has also opened up new ways to process and enjoy our food. Most vegans will consume some form of Nut Milk – Almond, Cashew, Soya, Oat or even Rice milks are popular cow’s milk alternatives.“Then one realises that the prices of these alternative milks can be rather high with most over R30.00 per litre,” says long time Vegan, Alan Straton.So, of course, the market for home based alternative milk appliances is now experiencing a bit of a surge. Items such as … [Read more...] about Where to Buy Soya Beans in South Africa

Illegal dumping swamps Nelson Mandela Bay

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An ever-increasing number of illegal dump sites that are not getting cleared by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is making life unpleasant for people living in the townships of Gqeberha. It may also be impacting their health. GroundUp visited Motherwell, Kamvelihle, Wells Estate, and Kuyga, and found garbage blowing about the streets and a large number of illegal dump sites. “I challenge you to note me open spaces without heaps of garbage in our townships,” Nontutuzela Maki of NU1 Motherwell … [Read more...] about Illegal dumping swamps Nelson Mandela Bay

Breaking Barriers: Papillon Recovery Centre’s Holistic Mental Health Approach

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Johannesburg, December, 13, 2023: Papillon Recovery Centre has been operating for over 12 years with a 70 percent success rate versus the national average of 12 percent success rate. We therefore remain the leaders in mental health rehabilitation.Papillon is SA’s only private step-down for mental health. We pride ourselves on being internationally accredited with McLean, the world’s oldest psychiatric hospital based in Boston USA. McLean is also a Harvard Affiliate.Papillon Recovery … [Read more...] about Breaking Barriers: Papillon Recovery Centre’s Holistic Mental Health Approach

Government launches project to eliminate litter

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Government has unveiled an initiative aimed at clearing the 7 251 illegal dumping hotspots in communities across the country – a project which has created more than 37 000 work opportunities. The Municipal Cleaning and Greening initiative will be implemented in 14 prioritised municipalities across the nine provinces through the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) mass employment In-House Model, which allows it to implement and manage … [Read more...] about Government launches project to eliminate litter

One train a day for Eastern Cape commuters

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There have been no scheduled passenger train services in Gqeberha since September 2022, due to “operational challenges”. But now, since Monday, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has managed to introduce honest one train service in the Nelson Mandela Bay region, departing Kariega at 6:15am for Gqeberha and departing Gqeberha at 5:15pm for Kariega, weekdays. The full journey takes over an hour and costs R9. On Saturdays it departs Kareiga at 7am and Gqeberha at 2:30pm. On Thursday … [Read more...] about One train a day for Eastern Cape commuters

Pulling Rabbits Unveils Its Enchanting Blend of Magic and Marketing

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Cape Town / 1 October 2023 :  – In a world where marketing is often seen as a mundane endeavor, Pulling Rabbits is here to change the game. Founded in 2023 amid the vibrant creative and cultural AI explosion in this innovative startup is anything but ordinary. Pulling Rabbits isn’t your typical marketing agency; it’s a place where marketing transforms into a mesmerizing spectacle, and the Internet becomes a spellbook of endless possibilities. Think of it as a magical extravaganza … [Read more...] about Pulling Rabbits Unveils Its Enchanting Blend of Magic and Marketing

How to Check an Electrician’s Registration AND the Validity of Your CoC

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Straton Electrical advise you to first of all directly ask your electrician if he/she is a registered Electrical Single Phase Tester OR an Installation Electrician OR a Master Electrician. In addition your electrician should be able to provide their registration numbers for themselves and their business. Definitions as per the Electrical Installation Regulations, 2009: 1. Electrical Tester for Single Phase: A person who has been registered as an electrical tester for single phase in terms … [Read more...] about How to Check an Electrician’s Registration AND the Validity of Your CoC