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Covid-19 lockdown provides ‘perfect storm’ for SA’s GBV crisis
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Women and children are targets for Covid-19 related frustrations as reports of gender-based violence increase during the lockdown period.
#Lockdown: The effect of booze and smokes on your health
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In another about-turn, government says the tobacco ban will remain in place. Alcohol will also remain off the shelves. Government has defended the alcohol ban saying it was meant to curb unnecessary socializing and physical contact. It is well known that both substances weaken the immune system. In addition, lung
EC flattening the curve with traditional funeral practice
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With the consequences of the Majola funeral still being felt in the Eastern Cape, the Amampondomise nation looks to a traditional funeral rite as a Covid-19 prevention measure.
#CoronaVirusSA: Lockdown stops Limpopo water project
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Water shortages have rendered residents of Nabane village vulnerable to the spread of Covid-19, due to not being able to comply with Covid-19 protection measures, such as regular hand washing.
Malaria Institute is on track to battle the disease
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While the coronavirus outbreak has meant the shutdown of programmes in public and private spheres, the Malaria Institute in Limpopo says it has systems in place to fight the spread of malaria infections in the province.
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