It’s been two weeks since Gauteng began rolling out lenacapavir (LEN), but patients in parts of Pretoria are yet to get the jab
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Taxi drivers snub COVID-19 jab as govt fails to prioritise them
Molefi Sompane
Not only has government been accused on going back on its word to prioritise taxi drivers for the COVID-19 vaccine, but many drivers are now also refusing to get the jab as they believe it is part of a conspiracy to bring down population numbers.
Health officials suspended for snubbing black people
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Three senior North West Health Department officials have been suspended, pending an investigation into allegations that they turn away black community members at a vaccination site, in favour of family members and friends.
CANSA seal of recognition aims to promote health living
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
CANSA’s Smart Choice Endorsement Program will award a seal of recognition to products that have health benefits and reduce the risk of cancer, in a bid to promote healthy living among South African consumers.
Grey College COVID-19 outbreak rocks parents, community
Molefi Sompane
Parents and community members in Mangaung, in the Free State, were shocked by the news that 53 learners and seven teachers, including the headmaster, at Grey College Secondary School in Bloemfontein tested positive for COVID-19 last Thursday.
Tummies Full of Love: Marita to the rescue for moms and tots
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First-hand experience served as the perfect motivation for mom-of-three Marita Bezuidenhout who launched her homemade baby food range Tummies Full of Love seven years ago.
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