The Sunday Independent

30/07/2025

Alberton, traffic advisory

Do take note of an incident causing heavy traffic delays on the N12 direction west, just before the Reading interchange

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) and South African Police Service (SAPS) officers are on scene, as four (4) lanes are affected.

Motorist are advised to approach with caution and be patient or use alternative routes.

Motorist can use Alberton then on ramp on Michelle to N12 or use City deep Road and on ramp on Majuba to N12

Source: EMPD/ Millicent

30/07/2025

Unmasking the 'Zombie' Cells: The shocking link between ME/CFS and Long Covid

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New research from Stellenbosch University suggests a potential link between myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID, highlighting the role of senescent cells in disease progression.

30/07/2025

WATCH | Government to act on March and March blocking access to hospitals

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https://iol.co.za/multimedia/videos/2025-07-30-watch-government-to-act-on-march-and-march-blocking-access-to-hospitals/

30/07/2025

Golden Arrow Bus Services announces 4% fare increases from August

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The increase will be implemented from August 11.

30/07/2025

SACP and ANC forge stronger ties with new interim structures

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The SACP and ANC in KwaZulu-Natal have reached a significant truce with the formation of new interim structures, yet concerns about corruption and the SACP's independent election plans remain.

30/07/2025

KZN Department of Education rebuilding schools damaged by natural disasters

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KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka announces a R66 billion budget aimed at addressing the educational challenges in KwaZulu-Natal, focusing on schools affected by natural disasters and infrastructure problems.

30/07/2025

MP Declarations: A true picture or political theatre? Analysts raise doubts

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As MPs submit their annual declarations, analysts warn that these disclosures may conceal deeper financial issues, calling for stronger oversight to ensure true transparency.

30/07/2025

ActionSA demands accountability from Gauteng government over school built on wetland

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ActionSA condemns the Gauteng government for poor planning and negligence as parents protest the construction of Bachana Mokwena Primary School on a wetland, highlighting serious safety and environmental concerns.

30/07/2025

Msunduzi councillors turn down public-private partnerships amid escalating water crisis

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https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/2025-07-30-msunduzi-councillors-turn-down-public-private-partnerships-amid-escalating-water-crisis/

30/07/2025

Chaos erupted during the City of Cape Town's council sitting.

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30/07/2025

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