A lot can change overnight, but we’ll keep you posted with the latest news and headlines in South Africa on Monday 19th December 2022.
If you live in these areas, you should know that your area has been declared a red zone after paramedics were recently attacked.
In other news, a Level 6 alert for HAIL and flooding has been issued for MONDAY in these parts of South Africa.
When a woman in labor came to the police station to seek help, officers sprang into action and helped her deliver.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the SA army to be deployed at several Eskom power plants to protect against the theft of essential components.
A shocking video, exposing the dire state of the emergency room at Tembisa Hospital, has gone viral. WATCH the video here.
African National Congress (ANC) spokesman Pule Mabe said the party will take decisive action against anyone alleged to be buying votes at the 55th National Elective Conference this weekend.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Monday December 19
Do you live in these areas? These areas declared red zone for paramedics
If you live in these areas, you should know that your area has been declared a red zone after paramedics were recently attacked.
The latest attacks bring the number of incidents to date to 14 in 2022 alone.
According to Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, Odi Base Gauteng Emergency Medical Services and the patients were stripped of their belongings, including medical equipment, over the weekend.
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Level 6 alert for HAIL and flooding on MONDAY in these parts of SA
A Level 6 Warning for HAIL and flooding has been issued for MONDAY in these parts of South Africa.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) said flash flooding of roads, susceptible settlements and danger to life when crossing fast-flowing streams.
“Large amounts of small hail/hailstones can cause vehicle damage and difficult driving conditions, especially when there are heavy downpours. These conditions can cause major travel disruptions and may be exacerbated by the possible fall of trees blocking major roads.
“The loss of agricultural production is also likely, along with the disruption of essential services.”
SAWS
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Police help woman give birth, then collect money for her
Being a police officer comes with many challenges and the need to keep a cool head, but unexpected situations force them to think on the fly in ways they couldn’t have anticipated. This was especially true for police officers who had to help a woman give birth.
SAPS New Brighton officers were shocked when a 25-year-old female entered the station at around 10:20 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2022 evening and requested an ambulance as she was in late labor.
The Commander of the Community Service Center (CSC), Sergeant Khayakazi Jodwana, contacted the ambulance service.
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SA Army deployed at various Eskom power stations
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the SA army to be deployed at several Eskom power plants to protect against the theft of essential components.
Brigadier Andries Mahapa reportedly confirmed that the SANDF has already been deployed in some power plants to protect against theft of essential components.
He said they cannot reveal the areas yet, but the intelligence report is identifying the power plants.
“Some of our members currently go to those stations [and ] some are already there.”
Mahapa reportedly said.
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‘Cash for votes’: ANC vows to take decisive action against delegates involved in alleged vote buying
African National Congress (ANC) spokesman Pule Mabe said the party will take decisive action against anyone allegedly buying votes in the 55the Elective National Conference this weekend.
Mabe spoke to members of the media on Sunday and addressed concerns about vote buying. He said the party was not aware of any dubious deals at this year’s conference despite murmurs of impropriety.
The ANC spokesman asked delegates to come forward if they have proof of vote buying.
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LOOK: Shocking video exposes the DIRE state of the Tembisa Hospital
A shocking video, exposing the dire state of the emergency room at Tembisa Hospital, has gone viral on social media.
In the video, a frail-looking patient is seen sleeping on the floor with only a small blanket.
Garbage is seen scattered on the ground.
The man recording the video may say: “There is no doctor. There is nobody here. Let’s try something as a community. Councillors, mayor, MEC and Secretary of Health, let’s come here to see what is happening at the Tembisa Hospital.
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