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Suspect in Nurses Rape Horror Nabbed, Chuene Clinic Remains Closed
Montsho Matlala
The suspect was released on parole in November 2024 and has already been linked to a series of crimes in the area, including an attempted robbery at the nearby Thaba Clinic. Â
Soweto woman’s stillbirths highlight gaps in maternal careÂ
Yoliswa Sobuwa
Despite attending regular check-ups and the pregnancies seeming healthy, she still lost her babies.
Persistent rain hampers health services in parts of LimpopoÂ
Montsho Matlala
The premier declared her intention to request the national government to declare a state of disaster in Limpopo in order to release more resources to rebuild infrastructure.
Limpopo Clinic closed indefinitely after recent attack on workersÂ
Montsho Matlala
Workers at the clinic will continue to receive psychological support services.
Limpopo clinic reopens after nurses abducted and rapedÂ
Montsho Matlala
The 24-hour services at the facility have since been suspended, and the clinic’s opening hours reduced to daytime hours on weekdays.
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