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Source: Ngaa Murombedzi, AHF regional advocacy and policy manager for Southern Africa.

The WHO is nearing a Global Pandemic Agreement - the impact on SA and the Global South

Minister Malatsi continues his crusade to streamline communications by taking on the emergency number situation.

Government moves to make 112 SA's single emergency numberLindsey Schutters

Gauteng Health MEC laments poor Ekurhuleni spaza food safety standards

Gauteng Health MEC laments poor Ekurhuleni spaza food safety standards

Minister Malatsi continues his crusade to streamline communications by taking on the emergency number situation.

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Gauteng Health MEC laments poor Ekurhuleni spaza food safety standards

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