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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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Gcobolwethu Dlova earns Naledi nomination
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Reddam House Helderfontein Grade 12 learner Gcobolwethu Dlova has been nominated for a Naledi Theatre Award for her performance in the school’s 2025 production of Radio City.
She was nominated in the category Best Performance by a Student in a Student Theatre Production, recognising her role as Skye.
The Naledi Theatre Awards, which recognise achievement in South African theatre, were held on 23 March at the South African State Theatre in Pretoria.
Dlova’s nomination places her among emerging student performers recognised at a national level.
She was nominated in the category Best Performance by a Student in a Student Theatre Production, recognising her role as Skye.
The Naledi Theatre Awards, which recognise achievement in South African theatre, were held on 23 March at the South African State Theatre in Pretoria.
Dlova’s nomination places her among emerging student performers recognised at a national level.
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Cape Town film fund supports five productions to showcase city
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Cape Town’s 2025/26 film fund has selected five new productions, including series, documentaries and a feature film, to boost local filmmaking and showcase the city on screen.
The City of Cape Town says the selected projects will support original storytelling and strengthen the local film industry while highlighting diverse local voices.
Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, say the initiative will also help position Cape Town as a key filming destination by bringing more of the city’s stories to screen:
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The City of Cape Town says the selected projects will support original storytelling and strengthen the local film industry while highlighting diverse local voices.
Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, say the initiative will also help position Cape Town as a key filming destination by bringing more of the city’s stories to screen:
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The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,084.00.
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