South Africa faces measles outbreak

KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape. North West and Free State province last reported cases in week 19 and week 20 respectively.

Nationally, the reproduction number as of 2023-05-25 was estimated to be 0.84 (0.36 1.6), suggesting that infection incidence is likely decreasing. There is a 68% chance that the reproduction number was below 1 as of 2023-05-25.

Outbreak overview confirmed measles-positive cases are shown in Figure 1. From epidemiological week 40 of 2022 to week 22 of 2023, 1054 laboratoryconfirmed cases were reported from eight provinces with declared measles outbreaks; Limpopo (476 cases), Mpumalanga (109 cases), North West (217 cases), Gauteng (176 cases), Free State (32 cases), Western Cape (16), KwaZulu-Natal (21) and Northern Cape (7) (Table 1)The number of blood samples and throat swabs submitted to the NICD for measles serology and PCR testing increased from 58 in week 20 to 69 in week 21.

A house in Ballito was gutted by fire this past Sunday. Two people were treated for smoke inhalation after a house was gutted by fire at a Ballito estate, on Sunday.

IPSS Medical Rescue, IPSS Search and Rescue and KDM fire Department responded to the scene, and found that the blaze had been extinguished by a quick thinking neighbour.

IPSS Medical Rescue further revealed on scene indications are that the fire may have been started by an electrical appliance.

“IPSS Medical treated two occupants on scene for smoke inhalation. Fortunately both occupants did not require transport to hospital,” stated IPSS Medical Rescue.

No transparency in senior appointments

Ilembe municipality steamrolled two senior appointments (this week), the first being Senior Manager for Community Services, and the second being Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The DA objected to the appointment citing lack of detail information of the candidates and scores. In normal practice and good governance the shortlisted candidates' qualification, experience and scores are the main factors when considering such appointments. To our surprise only the shortlisted candidates' names appeared in order of preference.

This is unacceptable. The agenda was electronically distributed ten minutes after the Council meeting had started.

The DA will pursue (this matter) through GOGTAsince the resolution will need MEC's approval. It is the prerogative of Council to make the final decision after following due process.

With the level of corruption in appointment and qualifications vetting it leaves much to be desired why these appointments were steamrolled.

The DA recorded its objection that was based on lack of detail information about the candidates.

CLLR KRSNA SING

DA Caucus Leader Ilembe District Municipality

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Family Day Picnic for Grade R learners

Bongimfundo Primary School held a Family Day picnic for Grade R class on Friday, 9th June 2023. Pictured are some of the learners with their parents.