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Tygerberg and Groote Schuur Hospital surgical robots perform more than 600 surgeries since 2022
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The digital nurse: redefining the future of healthcare in South Africa
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Government (and road users) must do better this Easter – AA
While the government has in the past implemented several seasonal road safety campaigns, particularly over the Easter period, road fatalities are still increasing over...
Advanced Eye in the Sky set to take off
The City’s Safety and Security Directorate is enhancing its crime prevention capabilities with advanced aerial surveillance technology, further strengthening its already impressive technological arsenal.
The...
How generative AI is driving better patient outcomes in healthcare, life sciences
Linda Saunders, Director of Solution Engineering at Salesforce South Africa
Amid economic uncertainty and rising consumer and patient expectations, healthcare and life sciences leaders understand...
National budget process causing budget cuts to health, education, social services and more
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Truck Driver Symposium addresses truck driver safety, wellness, and industry standards
The Department of Transport (DOT) is pleased to announce a significant development in the realm of road safety—the inaugural Truck Driver Safety and Wellness...
What can South Africans expect from medical aid schemes this year?
The medical aid industry is at a crucial turning point, driven by innovative technologies, and an ever-growing need for inclusive and affordable healthcare solutions.
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