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141 people with mental illness died after being transferred to unlicensed and ill-equipped NGOs (Photo: Areto Pretorius/Gallo Images/Getty Images) TThe Life Esidimeni inquest found that the deaths of 141 mental health patients in 2016 were due to negligence on the part of former Gauteng health minister Kedani Mahlangu and former Gauteng mental health director Makugabo Manamela. In 2015 and 2016, more than 2,000 patients were transferred to ill-equipped and unlicensed NGOs after the Gauteng health department terminated its contract with Life Essidemi. Handing down the ruling in the Pretoria High Court on Wednesday, Justice Mumonoa Teffo said Mahlangu had terminated…
Broadcaster MacG welcomed the release by Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Minister Gayton McKenzie of a list of beneficiaries of government funding during the COVID-19 pandemic, which revealed the minister had received R75,000. “We are grateful for the financial support we received from the Ministry of Sports, Arts and Culture for COVID-19 relief,” said MacGyver (aka MacG) Mukwevo. Citizen. DSAC paid out more than R72 million to 3,962 artists in 2020-2021. This was revealed in an updated list of beneficiaries shared by the department on Wednesday morning. “I fully support Minister McKenzie's decision to publish the list of…
Meanwhile, Oskido is currently working on a new musical project… Music icon Oskido, born Oscar Mudlonwa, is proud that his son recently completed his Masters degree in Barcelona, Spain. Tshegofatso Oskido Mdlongwa holds a Masters in International Management from Geneva Business School. Reflecting on his achievements, Tshegofatso said it had not been an easy journey juggling his studies with running football agency Nero No Limit. “After two years of hard work and sacrifice, and juggling it with running a football agency, I can finally say I have completed my Master's in International Business Management,” he said. Tshegofatso said he excelled,…
The Dom Billiato advert first aired in September 2022 but complaints were only received in May this year. The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ordered the withdrawal of Casper Niyovest's Don Billiato advert for glorifying alcohol consumption. “As the advertisement in its entirety violates clauses 1.1.3 and 1.4.1 of Appendix A, the Respondent is required to withdraw the advertisement in its present form within the guidelines set out in clause 15.3 of the Procedural Guide, i.e. 'as soon as time permits'.” The ruling came after the Drinks Federation of South Africa (DFSA) filed a complaint with the ARB about the…
McG received R75 000 from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. Following the publication of a list of people who have received benefits from the ANC government over the past few months through the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mac G, whose real name is MacGyver Mukwevo, has shot to the top of Twitter and now the X trends list. Newly appointed Minister Gayton made good on his promise, revealing names including some well-known faces. Podcasts and Chill Host, Mac G. South Africans were shocked to see the presenter's name on the list because he is known as…
eThekwini's new mayor, Cyril Shaba, was sworn in after being elected unopposed at a special council meeting on Wednesday. Photo: eThekwini Municipality Newly elected eThekwini mayor Cyril Shaba has promised to halt the decline of the city's infrastructure and ensure an uninterrupted water supply for residents in areas who have long been fighting for vital water resources. Shaba was elected unopposed as mayor of eThekwini at a special council meeting held at the Durban International Conference Centre on Wednesday. Shaba, a former member of the National Assembly and MEP for Agriculture in KwaZulu-Natal, replaces Mxolisi Kaunda, who was recalled by…
The three-time Oscar nominee looked in high spirits as she flashed her belly while boating with her husband during a holiday on Lake Como. Barbie Star Margot Robbie is pregnant with her first child. Robbie and her husband Tom Ackerley revealed early on in their relationship that they “really wanted to start a family”, so the pregnancy news came as a relief. A source told People magazine on Tuesday that the 34-year-old actress and the 34-year-old producer have “been wanting to start a family for quite some time.” Following the happy news, which was confirmed earlier this week, the power…
Model and businesswoman Sonia Poulet has finalised her divorce from football legend Matthew Booth and is poised to take her business global. Pewrel and Booth, whose marriage had hit rocky times amid Booth's infidelity allegations, officially ended their marriage a few days ago. talk Citizen “The dissolution of my marriage was granted on June 28 this year,” Phule confirmed on Wednesday. With her divorce finalized, Poulet said she is now focused on expanding her business, Marula Cheesecake Passion, internationally. She launched the brand Marula Cheesecake Passion shortly after going public about her marital difficulties. She explained that the brand name…
The ministry was queried over the failure of Makhazi to receive financial support from the central government for his recent trip to the BET Awards in the United States. Makhazi denied claims by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) that it had shown support for him over the past 14 months. Makhazi, through his team, said the money he received from the police was compensation for services rendered. “she [Makhadzi] “We wish to categorically and unequivocally state that we have never received or applied for any funds from DSAC in the past 14 months,” a statement from the…
The remaining portfolio committee chairs are due to be elected on Wednesday. MPs elect the chairs of half of parliament's 30 committees, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) holding two posts so far. The chairs of the remaining parliamentary committees were due to be elected on Wednesday. Former North West premier Supra Mahumapelo was on Tuesday reappointed as chair of the international relations portfolio committee, which oversees the ministry currently headed by Ronald Lamola. The ANC's Sibongiseni Dhlomo was elected chair of the committee responsible for health, a position that was replaced by Aaron Motsoaledi in the new coalition government. Xola…