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The New Implementation of Electronic Scripts in South Africa

Prescription medications in South Africa should be written in legible print, typed, or computer generated and signed in person by a licensed prescriber by the overall legislation established as a result of…

By Mamparra February 15, 2023 7 min read

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Government

Inside the Umvoti council chamber brawl: Democracy's breaking point?

By Mamparra September 17, 2026 5 min read

Witness how a December Umvoti council meeting erupted into violence, with expelled members clashing physically and bodyguards reportedly brandishing weapons. What does this mean for local democracy?

Government

What did Nelson Mandela Bay's council do instead of helping flood victims?

By Mamparra September 11, 2026 4 min read

As streets became rivers, elected officials in Nelson Mandela Bay were busy with procedural points and digital applause during a virtual session that delivered zero useful information.

Government

Guess who got to party in the Cape Town council chamber?

By Mamparra September 6, 2026 5 min read

While elected officials are forced to meet virtually, the ruling party used the city's main chamber for a private event, sparking a political firestorm.

Sport

Guess who's really benefiting from South Africa's sports department?

By Mamparra September 1, 2026 5 min read

While 54 under-20 athletes pooled money for Oregon, the Department of Sport spent R31 million on a luxury lounge for a tournament we didn't even qualify for. The priorities are clear.

Government

Gauteng's R34 million monthly office bill: The shocking truth behind empty buildings.

By Mamparra August 20, 2026 4 min read

Discover how Gauteng is wasting R408 million annually on rented offices, even as 41 government-owned buildings stand unusable and neglected. It's a staggering public-sector failure.

Government

How do you fund a R9 million sports complex that was never built?

By Mamparra August 15, 2026 4 min read

The NLC approved R9 million for a Soweto sports complex, but R6 million was paid out before anyone noticed there was nothing there. What happened to the money?