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Cynthia Ncapayi of Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, was shocked when her water bill showed that she owed more than R70 000. Ncapayi is a single mother who earns less than R200 000 a year. She knew that her two children could not have raked in a bill that high considering that she doesn’t even own a geyser, shower or a bath tub. 

Angelina Masuku, 41, from KwaHlabisa, north of KwaZulu-Natal, is a living example that hard work and dedication are key ingredients in making dreams come true.

Every year government loses billions of rands because of water leaks and although a programme has been launched to deal with this, it is up to all of us to save ever drop of water.

Saving water is important for the environment. It helps the country deal with water shortages and it can save you money. Vuk’uzenzele brings you some useful tips on how you can save water.

Heart conditions, such as heart disease, are a growing problem not only in South Africa, but around the world.

What is heart disease?

It could be a cellphone charger, a kettle or a stove that is left powerless when the lights go out.

Or it could be life-saving medical equipment.

Cable thieves don’t care.

The Department of Health has made it easier for young people to make informed decisions about their health.

An increased number of tourists travelling to South Africa, higher life expectancy and more children attending childhood development facilities. These are some of the highlights that the country experienced between 1994 and 2014.

This is according to the 2014 Development Indicators Report, which was released by the Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, recently. 

Waiting up to six hours to see a doctor or collect medication is a thing of the past for patients visiting the Standerton Hospital in Mpumalanga.

New ministers announced

The new Cabinet Minister, Mosebenzi Joseph Zwane, was sworn in recently after President Jacob Zuma named him as the new Minister of Mineral Resources. Minister Zwane takes over the portfolio from Advocate Ngoako Ramathlodi, who is now the new Minister of Public Service and Administration.

Crime stats

Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko said the national crime statistics show businesses, communities and police need to work together to curb crime in the country.  The minister was speaking during the release of the national crime statistics to the Members of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee recently. The minister was accompanied by Deputy Minister of Police Maggie Sotyu and National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega.