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Nehawu strike: healthcare services returning to normal
Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla
On a visit to Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg this morning, Health Minister Joe Phaahla said four people have died as a result of the ongoing protests by members of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu). The Department is considering legal action, as Phaahla said the deaths
Nehawu strike: ‘Nobody should be working’
Lilita Gcwabe
Hospital services in parts of the country have been severely disrupted, as the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) strike continues for the third day. Nehawu said that all union members will withdraw their labour from the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital (CMH) in Johannesburg until their demands are met.
Blood vending machine aims to reduce supply issues
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
The South African National Blood Services (SANBS)  has launched a smart blood fridge, aimed at reducing turnaround times for patients to receive blood. The fridge, called Bophelo, is currently being piloted at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital in Johannesburg. It operates as a vending machine and healthcare workers
Free State: Nehawu goes ahead with strike
Molefi Sompane
Despite a court interdict preventing the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) from striking today, the union went ahead with its planned protest action. In the Free State, over 3000 health workers gathered outside several hospitals in Mangaung, Sasolburg, Qwaqwa and Welkom, under police watch. Tshepiso Maimane,
Price hikes, health plunges: How rising food costs take a toll on South Africans
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
South Africa could see more undernutrition and obesity cases when the health impacts of rising food prices start to reveal themselves. Social justice activists, health experts and economists agree that the high cost of living jeopardises the health of women, children, the elderly and low-income families. Hayley Cimring, Nutrition
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