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  • Mobile cancer screening campaign launched to reach underserved communities
    The PinkDrive, in partnership with Rio Tinto and the Department of Health, has launched a mobile cancer screening campaign to reach underserved communities in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and Mpumalanga. The organisation says the initiative running until the end of August, aims to screen over 12,000 people for various cancers and health conditions, while providing vital health education. Elvis Presslin spoke to Noelene Kotschan, Founder and Director of PinkDrive
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  • e-Hailing attack at Maponya Mall leaves one dead and two others injured
    At least one person was reportedly burned to death and two others shot and wounded after two e-hailing vehicles were attacked at Maponya Mall in Soweto last night. The police have opened a case of murder, attempted murder and arson. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still unknown. Elvis Presslin spoke to Joburg MMC for Public Safety, Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku
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  • Rights groups criticize US's report on Human Rights Practices
    Global rights groups, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have strongly criticized the U.S. State Department's annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. The groups accuse the reports of being politically driven, selectively documenting abuses in some nations while downplaying violations by governments the U.S. seeks to engage. South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation, DIRCO has equally dismissed the U.S. report on the country as inaccurate and flawed. Elvis Presslin spoke to human rights lawyer Advocate Mametlwe Sebei
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  • Upington teacher suspended following a controversial incident at a school
    The Northern Cape Education Department has suspended an Upington teacher following a controversial incident at Duineveld High School last week. The teacher allegedly wore blackface during a school function, sparking widespread outrage after images went viral on social media. This marks the second racism-related incident at the school in two years. The EFF in the province have condemned the incident, demanding accountability and urgent anti-racism education in schools. Elvis Presslin spoke to EFF Northern Cape Provincial Chairperson, Shadrack Tlhaole, for more on this story
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  • Over 100 learners hospitalised following suspected food poisoning
    Over 100 learners from Gobisizwe Agricultural School in Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape, have been hospitalised following suspected food poisoning. Provincial health officials say the pupils were taken to Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, Mthatha Regional Hospital and Ngangelizwe Community Health Centre. Several are receiving treatment on drips, while those in more serious condition were airlifted to hospital. Elvis Presslin spoke to Eastern Cape Provincial Health Spokesperson, Siyanda Manana
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