Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga said that although the hospital's primary responsibility is to care for soldiers, it will also assist surrounding communities where possible.
The initiative begins in Alexandra on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, and forms part of a two-month programme of weekly community engagements across the city
This year's cohort consisted of 18 African graduates, evenly split between nine women and nine men, all holding tertiary qualifications in Information Technology.
The MEC also reaffirmed the department's commitment to restoring order in the public transport sector while promoting higher service standards and a culture of compliance among operators.
The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen existing laws by introducing specific criminal offences for illegal prospecting and mining activities, while increasing penalties for those found guilty
However, beyond remembering those who lost their lives on 16 August 2012, community members expressed frustration over what they described as years of broken promises.
Minister Chikunga called for the two countries to explore ethical, affordable and locally relevant AI-enabled assistive technologies.
At the time of his passing, he was serving as a Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature and chaired the Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.
Goalkeeper Kaylin Swart walked away with the Woman of the Match Award after a series of saves kept the Nigerians at bay.
The Consul General described the competition as an important contribution to the Year of China-Africa People-to-People Exchanges, which coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and African countries.
