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Dr Nikki Allorto greets two little patients who have come for their check-ups after suffering burn injuries. (Sue Segar/Spotlight) Burn injury has been described as the forgotten global public health crisis.  Dr Nikki Allorto says while burns may be a neglected issue in South Africa, she is making sure her patients feel seen, heard and cared for.  Spotlight spent time with her on ward and clinic rounds at Greys Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. It’s a wintry August morning and specialist surgeon Nikki Allorto strides fast along the corridors of Greys Hospital in Pietermaritzburg, greeting fellow staff members in isiZulu. I’m joining her…

Former anti-Gang Unit senior detective, Lieutenant-Colonel Charl Kinnear. (Melinda Stuurman/Netwerk24) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Strong gusts of wind blasting through Cape Town blew over a massive metal structure that usually greets shoppers at the entrance to Access Park shopping centre. (YouTube screenshot/News24) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

East London’s Eastern Beach was closed on Tuesday. (Sithandiwe Velaphi/News24) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Dumisani Mthethwa, who escaped from Waterval Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. (Supplied/DCS) An inmate escaped from the Waterval Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, according to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).Dumisani Mthethwa was part of a team assigned to work in the centre’s garden when he escaped on Monday, said the department’s spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo.”The circumstances surrounding his escape are under investigation.”READ | Convicted kidnapper, rapist escapes after attacking official during hospital visitMthethwa was serving 15 years for robbery with aggravating circumstances after being sentenced on 20 March 2019.”A detailed enquiry has been launched in order to determine if there…

Judge Mngqibisa-Thusi and her legal team are seen during the hearings on the complaint lodged by Judge President D Mlambo against Mngqibisa-Thusi at the Hilton Hotel on 29 January 2024 in Johannesburg. (Papi Morake/Gallo Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will start for the Springboks at flyhalf against the All Blacks. (Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Dr Maye Musk. (Supplied/UFS) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Mamelodi Sundowns’ utility player Aubrey Modiba says the criticism he has endured and the support he got from his coaches pushed him to thrive last season. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Teacher union, Naptosa is opposing the cuts. (Rosetta Msimango/City Press) The WCED issued a circular to principals, educators and school-based staff about post allocations for 2025.The WCED faces a R3.8 billion budget shortfall over the next three years. Consequently, 2 407 teacher posts will be cut, effective from January 2025.More than 2 400 teacher posts will be cut in the Western Cape from 1 January 2025, according to a circular issued by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) on Tuesday.In the circular, the WCED’s head of education, Brent Walters, said the department only received 64% of the cost of…