`News @2PM,June26

The National Health Department has dismissed fears of travel restrictions due to the Mpox outbreak. The World Health Organization has not recommended any lockdowns, but travelers from Mpox endemic countries should seek healthcare if ill. The MK Party plans to picket outside the airport in response to an arrest related to tampering with ballot papers. The Economic Freedom Fighters expressed concern about the future of the Eastern Cape. Two pensioners accused of murder have died while in custody. Eskom's request for an electricity price hike could have a negative impact. Intel top stories this hour. Health department dismisses reports for off-travel restriction following Mpox outbreak. MK party to picket outside Kayserne Airport and electricity hikes could negatively impact Eskom. The time is two o'clock. I am Raya Gantama Shabani, good afternoon. The National Health Department has dismissed fears of possible travel restriction or lockdown due to the Mpox outbreak. According to the department, the World Health Organization has not recommended any travel restriction or possible lockdowns. However, travelers from Mpox endemic countries are encouraged to seek health care if they are ill and to alert health officials about their travel for clinical guidance. The country now has 16 laboratory confirmed cases. The department's spokesperson for Stomach Dialysis, anyone who can contract the disease and should not self-diagnose or use the counter medication if they have symptoms, but rather go to the health care facility. Anyone can contract Mpox disease regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, and race. Mpox is a preventable and manageable disease and treatment for both mild and severe cases is available. People at higher risk include those living with chronic conditions such as HIV, TB, and diabetes. Tumkondo Sise Party says it will picket outside the Peter Marisbeck Magistrate Court in Gozo, Natal. This is in response to the arrest of the independent electoral commission area manager suspended of tampering with ballot papers in the last month's election. According to the MKKZN spokesperson, the picketing aims to highlight how the party was swapped of leading the country. Earlier this month, the party announced it will approach an interventional court to over-allege the raking of the election results. The Economic Freedom Fighters in the Eastern Cape expressed concern about the province' future following Premier Oscar Mabuyane's cabinet announcement. The party's provincial chairperson, Zulindi Levena, says this is an interview with Newsroom that Africa Mabuyane lacks the commitment to change the province situation. According to Vena, Mabuyane appointed some members who have failed to deliver in their previous portfolios. He says people's fear of change is why they vote for the African National Congress. Two pensioners accused of killing another pensioner at a Northwest OEH home have died. Daniel Madumo and Jeremiah Madi died while the custody for the murder of 80-year-old Godfrey Teemamudzepe. The Department of Correctional Services confirmed that 92-year-old Madumo and 75-year-old Madi were admitted at the Kosi Mamburu Correctional Center in Twani. Maduma died on Monday and Madi passed away on Wednesday. The Department of Correctional Services confirmed that Madi passed away on Thursday last week. Aspect one, that ESCOM requests for another increase in electricity prices could negatively impact the utility. A recent report revealed that ESCOM is seeking a double-digit electricity price hike next year. The state-owned utility wants a 36.15% increase for direct customers and 43.55% hike If NASA approves the request, the increase will take effect on July 1 next year. Aspect three, the high cost of electricity will force customers to try alternative sources of power or stop paying the utility. Recapping inter-top stories this hour, Health Department dismisses report of travel restriction following NPOX outbreak, MK Party to picket outside KZN airport and electricity hikes could negatively impact ESCOM. For Madiwing FM News, I am Rea Kantamashawani.