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Gauteng moves to cut surgery waiting times in public hospitals
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Patients in Gauteng public hospitals could see shorter waiting times for operations as the provincial health department rolls out new measures to tackle a surgical backlog.
The Gauteng Department of Health says it is introducing a digital tracking system to manage patient queues, while also extending theatre hours to include weekends and after-hour procedures for selected cases.
Additional steps include strengthening hospital staffing, improving equipment maintenance and refining referral systems to speed up access to care.
The department says the interventions aim to improve service delivery and reduce delays for patients needing surgery, easing pressure on the public health system.
The Gauteng Department of Health says it is introducing a digital tracking system to manage patient queues, while also extending theatre hours to include weekends and after-hour procedures for selected cases.
Additional steps include strengthening hospital staffing, improving equipment maintenance and refining referral systems to speed up access to care.
The department says the interventions aim to improve service delivery and reduce delays for patients needing surgery, easing pressure on the public health system.
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Partners meet in Joburg to boost small business
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Business and development partners are meeting in Johannesburg for the 2026 National Local Economic Development Summit to explore new ways to support small businesses and boost township entrepreneurship.
The 2-day summit which started yesterday, hosted by the Department of Small Business Development, focus on improving access to funding, reducing barriers to doing business and strengthening local economies.
Key discussions look at how to unlock job creation, improve service delivery and support MSMEs and cooperatives, particularly in townships, rural and informal areas.
Small Business Development Minister, Stella Ndabeni say the aim is to turn local economic development into practical action that drives inclusive growth:
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The 2-day summit which started yesterday, hosted by the Department of Small Business Development, focus on improving access to funding, reducing barriers to doing business and strengthening local economies.
Key discussions look at how to unlock job creation, improve service delivery and support MSMEs and cooperatives, particularly in townships, rural and informal areas.
Small Business Development Minister, Stella Ndabeni say the aim is to turn local economic development into practical action that drives inclusive growth:
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Scottburgh finish highlights youth lifesaving skills
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The Scottburgh Surf Lifesaving Club’s seventh-place finish at the national championships shows how community-supported sport is developing young athletes and lifesaving skills along South Africa’s coast.
Fundraising and training efforts help build confidence, discipline and water safety awareness among junior competitors.
The programme also feeds into real-world lifeguard pathways, strengthening coastal safety beyond competition.
Fundraising and training efforts help build confidence, discipline and water safety awareness among junior competitors.
The programme also feeds into real-world lifeguard pathways, strengthening coastal safety beyond competition.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.37 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,821.89 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 74,729.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.37 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,821.89 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 74,729.00.
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