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Sexual offences increased in last quarter of 2020 – crime statistics
Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla
Most forms of crime registered an increase between October and December 2020, with #GBV-related incidents up 5%.
Two variants of the coronavirus have combined to form ‘Frankenvirus’ – report
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An investigation by scientists in the United States revealed two variants of the coronavirus have combined to create a ‘heavily mutated hybrid.’
#Covid-19: The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is being distributed immediately
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The first delivery of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine arrived in South Africa and will be distributed immediately. More doses of the single-dose vaccine are expected to arrive in the coming weeks.
Post-term pregnancies and tradition – an uncomfortable experience for many women
Sandile Mbili
Some rituals can harm a woman’s feeling of self worth as pregnancies past the 42 week date and families seek solutions.
Switch to J&J vaccine creates sourcing challenge
Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla
The new variant of the coronavirus has upended government plans to start vaccinating health care workers. While the health ministry has switched from the AstraZeneca to the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, supply of doses is a challenge.
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Despite youth-friendly policies, many teens say clinics are hostile environmentsÂ
The government is implementing the Adolescent and Youth-Friendly Services, or Youth Zones, where learners wearing school uniforms are fast-tracked.
Patients turned away as lenacapavir rollout stumbles in parts of Pretoria Â
It’s been two weeks since Gauteng began rolling out lenacapavir (LEN), but patients in parts of Pretoria are yet to get the jab
Orange Farm taxi rank clinic brings health services closer to where men are
The clinic was established following discussions between the Orange Farm United Taxi Association and the City of Johannesburg following concerns of HIV and TB among taxi drivers.
Our children are telling us something is wrongÂ
Cheap, ultra-processed foods have become the most affordable and accessible option for struggling families. Â