In case you missed it: Charlotte Maxeke insider’s warning | School rugby match brawl | Alcohol’s no one’s bestie

In the news today, an insider has claimed that Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital is at risk of a broader medical collapse. Meanwhile, EG Jansen high school has claimed that racial slurs were behind the Saturday rugby match brawl caught on camera. Furthermore, experts have warned of the danger of making alcohol your best friend.

The South African Weather Service has warned of damaging winds and waves between Table Bay and Cape Agulhas in the Western Cape, and extremely high fire danger is expected in the eastern Northern Cape, while Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo brace for fine, cool and frosty morning conditions.Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date withThe Citizen– More News, Your Way. A person close to operations at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital has warned that if the issues plaguing the facility are not resolved, the hospital risks a broader medical collapse.

The source, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation, disputed the department’s version of events regarding recent shortages of dialysis consumables and said patient care had been directly compromised. The claims follow an earlier report in which Gauteng department of health spokesperson Steve Mabona said dialysis services at the hospital had continued without interruption despite supply challenges. Last week, Mabona said the hospital experienced low levels of sodium bicarbonate solution roughly three weeks earlier due to delays in the procurement process, but that contingency measures kept the service running.

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EG Jansen high school allege racial slurs directed at their first XV rugby players by old boys from Menlopark led to the brawl between players from their school and parents and old boys of Menlopark during a match in Pretoria on Saturday. The match was halted just after halftime with Menlopark leading 36-5.

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