4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (436+ words) A medical device used during endoscopic procedures is being recalled in South Africa after its manufacturer received 96 complaints over the past 12 months, including 36 events considered serious injuries. According to SAHPRA, the disposable device is a detachable cap designed to cover…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (883+ words) Newcastle’s Cut, Make and Trim (CMT) textile industry is facing another significant development, with the National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry launching an urgent Labour Court application against the Department of Employment and Labour and 25 Newcastle factories. The…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (892+ words) More than seven years after Newcastle Airport was officially launched in 2019, the facility has yet to transition into sustained passenger operations under the Newcastle Local Municipality. Nevertheless, municipal officials have indicated that this could change within the coming months as…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (635+ words) For years, advertising posters and signs have become an increasingly common sight on Newcastle’s streetlight poles and other municipal infrastructure. However, as their use by businesses and individuals has grown, the Newcastle Local Municipality has now begun tightening enforcement, with…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (360+ words) According to Parliament, the process will focus on undertakings made during the 2024 and 2025 oversight programmes, particularly where infrastructure projects remain delayed or incomplete. Beyond visiting the sites, Parliament said the delegation would independently assess whether the progress reflected in official…...