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Black women in rural areas and township hardest hit by the economic effects of lockdown
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A study on the socio-economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic shows black women in rural areas and townships were worst hit. A third of middle-class families could fall into poverty.
Limpopo learners back to school amid concerns over Covid-19 preparedness
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
As learners return to the classroom in Limpopo, the basic education department says measures like staggered timetables will help prevent Covid-19. Still, school governing bodies concerned over sanitation and infrastructure.
Forced to marry her sister’s husband – A KwaZulu-Natal woman shares her story of abuse and escape
Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla
Each day, women and girls around the world are trapped in abusive marriages that are sanctioned by patriarchal communities. This is the anonymous story of a young woman in KwaZulu-Natal, trapped in a forced marriage by her own family and how she escaped sexual, physical, financial and emotional abuse, as told to Health-e News reporter Nomfundo Ntshangase.
Community initiative provides oxygen at home for Covid-19 patients
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A new initiative is providing oxygen machines to Covid-19 patients at home. The programme helps patients with moderate systems, and reduces pressure of hospitals.
Nehawu says picket was just a “warning shot” with more strike action planned over Covid-19 safety
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Union Nehawu is planning a strike in the health sector this week. The action will highlight the need for safety during the Covid-19 pandemic, says union.
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