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#LockdownSA: Increased child support grant is a ‘massive relief’
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Organisations advocating for the adequate nutritional needs of children have cautiously welcomed the move from President Cyril Ramaphosa to increase social and economic relief for the next six months.
#CovidNurseStayAway: Frontliners sidelined in Covid-19 plans
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A number of nurses and nursing trade unions have voiced their disappointment about their apparent exclusion from the country’s relief measures — such as income tax breaks.
#LockdownSA: Ramaphosa declares ‘phased economic recovery’
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A five-level system will dictate what lockdown regulations are in place, or which ones fall away. From 1 May, the country will be on level four — with some easing up of lockdown protocols.
Sick baby discharged due to bed shortage
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An ill new born baby has been discharged from the Van Velden Hospital in Tzaneen before recovery, the parents allege. The baby boy was subsequently diagnosed with meningitis.
#CoronavirusSA: NW prioritises Covid-19 screening and testing
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Health officials in the North West province are working tirelessly to ensure that the Covid-19 screening and testing campaign is a success.
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