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Parliament officially adopted the sugary drinks tax. https://www.mikebloomberg.com/news/statement-michael-r-bloomberg-passage-south-africas-soda-tax/

Parliament officially adopted the sugary drinks tax. https://www.mikebloomberg.com/news/statement-michael-r-bloomberg-passage-south-africas-soda-tax/

Mental health patients are one of our vulnerable populations, and needs care and protection. Care for those suffering from mental illnesses should be conducted in a dignified manner. The 2013-2020 South African Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic highlights the fact that "the human rights of people with mental illness should be promoted and protected". The relocation of the Life Esidimeni patients are in stark contrast to the Mental Health Policy and the South African Disability Act. A number of reports have indicated that the necessary care and human rights treatment of these patients have not been met. "Just because You can't Speak; doesn't Mean You don't have Anything to Say" MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT 17 OF 2002 ACT To provide for the care, treatment and rehabilitation of persons who are mentally ill; to set out different procedures to be followed in the admission of such persons; to establish Review Boards in respect of every health establishment; to determine their powers and functions; to provide for the care and administration of the property of mentally ill persons; to repeal certain laws; and to provide for matters connected therewith. PREAMBLE RECOGNISING that health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being and that mental health services should be provided as part of primary, secondary and tertiary health services; RECOGNISING that the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), prohibits against unfair discrimination of people with mental or other disabilities; RECOGNISING that the person and property of a person with mental disorders or mental disabilities, may at times require protection and that members of the public and their properties may similarly require protection from people with mental disorders or mental disabilities; and RECOGNISING further that there is a need to promote the provision of mental health care services in a manner which promotes the maximum mental well-being of users of mental health care services and communities in which they reside [http://www.hpcsa.co.za/Uploads/editor/UserFiles/downloads/legislations/acts/mental_health_care_act_17_of_2002.pdf] WHITE PAPER ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Approved by Cabinet on 9 December 2015 The White Paper is a call to action for government, civil society and the private sector to work together to ensure the socio-economic inclusion of persons with disabilities. We therefore seek to create a caring and inclusive society that protects and develops the human potential of its children, a society for all where persons with disabilities enjoy the same rights as their fellow citizens, and where all citizens and institutions share equal responsibility for building such a society. “Everyone is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection and benefit of the law. Equality includes the full and equal enjoyment of all rights and freedoms. To promote the achievement of equality, legislative and other measures designed to protect or advance persons or categories of persons, disadvantaged by unfair discrimination may be taken.” The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 [http://www.gov.za/sites/www.gov.za/files/39792_gon230.pdf]

Jacaranda FM stands by Tumi Morake. Read more about this on the link below: https://www.jacarandafm.com/shows/breakfast-martin-bester-and-tumi-morake/jacaranda-fm-stands-tumi-morake/

Despite legal threats against us by the organisers, the B-BBEE Commission has cancelled the "Fronting Seminar" organised by Innoven Consulting and Axidex, and instructed them to refund R2 450 to each registered participant.

Finally Home Affairs issued a spousal VISA, but it prohibits the the right to work or study. http://www.mambaonline.com/2018/08/30/home-affairs-finally-grants-same-sex-couple-a-limited-spousal-visa/

Wits has announced they won't renew KPMGs contract, however we are yet to see them amend internal processes https://www.wits.ac.za/news/latest-news/general-news/2017/2017-10/wits-will-not-renew-kpmg-contracts.html

YouCaring agreed to end the crowdfunding campaign for Penny Sparrow.