In the ongoing fight against the scourge of HIV/Aids, it is exciting to note that SA has taken a remarkable step forward with its groundbreaking programmes aimed at combating the spread of the virus among adolescent boys and young men. Spearheaded by the SA Aids Council (Sanac) and the department of health, these initiatives represent a paradigm shift in how we approach HIV prevention efforts and demonstrate the nation’s commitment to inclusivity and empowerment.
Despite living in some of the most remote rural regions of the province, OR Tambo district schools are ensuring they close the digital divide and are not being left behind by the coding curve which has swept through the continent.
In a bid to deter the illegal circulation of firearms in the OR Tambo district, police have arrested three people and seized guns and ammunition allegedly found in their possession this week.
Residents of the Mpeko administrative area in Mthatha who have been forced to drink dirty water from dams and rivers for months, have accused OR Tambo district municipal bosses of putting their lives at risk.