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Tshwane clinics set new standard for primary healthcare
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All 25 primary healthcare clinics assessed in the Tshwane Metro have earned Platinum status in the national Ideal Clinic Programme.
This places every facility above the required 80 percent mark and signals a major step forward for public healthcare in the city.
The metro’s top performers include Doornpoort, Laudium, Karenpark, Eldoraigne and Nellmapius. Even the lowest scoring clinic remained within the Platinum range.
City health officials say the results reflect strong leadership, committed staff and consistent improvement efforts.
The metro plans to build on this progress through service expansion, infrastructure upgrades and continued patient focused care.
This places every facility above the required 80 percent mark and signals a major step forward for public healthcare in the city.
The metro’s top performers include Doornpoort, Laudium, Karenpark, Eldoraigne and Nellmapius. Even the lowest scoring clinic remained within the Platinum range.
City health officials say the results reflect strong leadership, committed staff and consistent improvement efforts.
The metro plans to build on this progress through service expansion, infrastructure upgrades and continued patient focused care.
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Four Springboks nominated for 2025 World Rugby Awards
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Four South African rugby stars have been shortlisted for the 2025 World Rugby Awards, underscoring another strong year for the Springboks.
Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx, and Ox Nche are all in contention for the Men’s 15s Player of the Year Award, while centre Ethan Hooker has been nominated for Men’s 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year.
Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers told CapeTalk the nominations reflect the team’s dominance, saying the side’s performance continues to elevate individual players.
Du Toit made history last year as the first South African to win the Men’s 15s Player of the Year Award twice.
Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx, and Ox Nche are all in contention for the Men’s 15s Player of the Year Award, while centre Ethan Hooker has been nominated for Men’s 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year.
Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers told CapeTalk the nominations reflect the team’s dominance, saying the side’s performance continues to elevate individual players.
Du Toit made history last year as the first South African to win the Men’s 15s Player of the Year Award twice.
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Gog Survives 30-Metre Fall on Shetland Cliffs, Scotland
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A two-year-old Collie named Whisp survived a 30-metre fall down the cliffs of the Northmavine peninsula in Shetland, Scotland.
The dog landed partway down a rocky ledge, making it unsafe for its owner to reach him.
The Coastguard began a rescue around 11 a.m., but the steep cliff face made access from the sea impossible. Rescue teams spent three hours using ropes and technical equipment to bring Whisp safely back to the top. By 2 p.m., the dog was reunited with his owner.
Coastguard officials confirmed that Whisp was returned safe and well, remarkably unscathed, and appeared happy to be back with his owner.
The rescue provided a tense start to the day but ended on a positive note for the family.
The dog landed partway down a rocky ledge, making it unsafe for its owner to reach him.
The Coastguard began a rescue around 11 a.m., but the steep cliff face made access from the sea impossible. Rescue teams spent three hours using ropes and technical equipment to bring Whisp safely back to the top. By 2 p.m., the dog was reunited with his owner.
Coastguard officials confirmed that Whisp was returned safe and well, remarkably unscathed, and appeared happy to be back with his owner.
The rescue provided a tense start to the day but ended on a positive note for the family.
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The Rand is trading at 17.15 to the US Dollar, 22.50 to the British Pound, and 19.87 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,109.38 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.89 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,457.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.15 to the US Dollar, 22.50 to the British Pound, and 19.87 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,109.38 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.89 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,457.00.
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