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North West taxi drivers pay for PPE out of their own pockets
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With passengers set to increase dramatically during the festive season amid a second wave of Covid-19 infections, taxi drivers complain that the owners are not buying sanitisers or PPE.
President Ramaphosa hopeful of Covid-19 vaccine in early 2021
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
South Africa is set to receive initial Covid-19 vaccines from the COVAX facility to cover 10% of its population in the early part of 2021, says Ramaphosa.
Department blames stalled merger for pit toilets in Limpopo primary school
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Learners at a primary school in Vhembe, Limpopo are still using pit toilets. The department of education blames a failed plan to merge schools.
Poor state of Limpopo’s special needs schools put learners at further disadvantage says Human Rights Commission
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The Human Rights Commission met with school governing bodies and government to discuss the poor state of the Limpopo’s 35 special needs schools.
Dealing with depression—and finding hope—after testing positive for HIV
Sandile Mbili
Psychologists say those suffering from the stigma of living with HIV/Aids are often overcome by feelings of grief, anger, shock and guilt.
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Social innovation is the catalyst for improving SA healthcare
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.
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
Families desperate for help as rehab services remain out of reach
Despite the rehab centre being among the cheapest in the area, the family is struggling to keep up with the costs.Â