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Statutory rape driving high numbers of teen pregnancies
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
In the past five years, the number of 10-14 year olds giving birth in South Africa has increased by 50%. The cause: a surge of statutory rape cases, which often go unreported. AÂ report published in the South African Medical Journal earlier this month analysed data available in the public sector
eThekwini water crisis: Desperate times, desperate measures
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eThekwini residents have resorted to using dirty water from local streams following last week’s devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal. Water infrastructures and roads were severely damaged, forcing community members to scrounge for anything they can get their hands on. Although water tankers have provided temporary relief, they too are under severe
KZN floods: Healthcare services take a battering
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The devastating scenes from last week’s floods in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) provided a stark reminder of not only how fragile life is, but also how healthcare systems rely on infrastructure and roads in times of need. With almost 450 people having lost their lives and close to 50 000 having been
Booster vaccine hesitancy: South Africans dragging their heels
Lilita Gcwabe
As a possible fifth COVID-19 wave looms, a report has revealed that booster vaccine hesitancy is at a high among South Africans, placing the country’s uptake at a crossroads. The SA Covid and Vaccine Social Listening Report is published weekly and covers vaccine sentiment, rumours and misinformation in South Africa.
New Omicron sub-variants: Health dept keeping a close watch
Lilita Gcwabe
The National Department of Health is keeping an eye on developments after 23 cases of the new COVID-19 Omicron sub-variants were detected in South Africa earlier this week. Experts from the World Health Organisation (WHO) are working with scientists and researchers in SA and Botswana to understand the nature of
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