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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EFF praises Hawks following arrest of HPCSA CEO for fraud
Molefi Sompane
The EFF has lauded the work done by the Hawks which saw Dr David Motau, CEO of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and former Free State health head of department, appear in court on Monday alongside his fellow accused on charges of defrauding the department of R8.7 million.
Social distancing: FS parents threaten to shutdown schools
Molefi Sompane
Parents of learners in Free State schools have threatened to shutdown schools should they reduce social distancing rules which will allow more learners in a classroom at a time.
Young KZN female farmer wants to cultivate her dreams
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Even though farming is a tough job, a young, female small-scale farmer from KwaZulu-Natal is confident that her passion for agriculture will see she her achieve her dream of becoming a successful commercial farmer who can help others in her community.
EC ambulances standing still as COVID-19 third wave strikes
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Ambulances in the Eastern Cape have come to standstill with at least 300 out of 447 vehicles unable to take to the streets as the COVID-19 third wave sweeps across the province.
Mpumalanga Health MEC steps in as chronic meds run dry
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The Mpumalanga Health MEC, Sasekani Manzini, has been forced to take action as several healthcare facilities in the province face chronic medication shortages.
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