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Toxic water from mine dam floods homes in Nyakallong – No urgency to move residents
Thabang Thembani
Tests done on water collected by the community monitoring team and the Benchmarks Foundation showed high concentrations of arsenic, lead, copper, silicon and uranium.
The cost of beauty: Salon stylists and clients face hidden health risks
Faith Mutizira
Exposure to various irritants contributes to contact dermatitis, which impacts both the beauty professional and the client.
Sambandou Clinic suspends 24-hour services after nurse assault
Chris Gilili
This is not the first incident of this nature at Sambandou Clinic, staff say they continuously live in fear as criminals do as they please.Â
Teen’s suicide sparks mental health concerns in Free State town
Thabang Thembani
Mental health challenges among young people in the area are deeply rooted in broader social and economic issues.Â
Limpopo woman gives birth on the roadside after ambulance delay
Maanda Bele
Not long ago, a woman gave birth at the Siloam taxi rank after being told there are no ambulances available.
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