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In these southern Johannesburg communities, PrEP users are quietly trading pills amongst themselves.
No local transmission of Hantavirus in South AfricaÂ
Ina Skosana
Thus far, no local cases have been reported.Â
No housing for service workers in Hoedspruit, a tourist townÂ
Bernard Chiguvare
The luxury tourist town that’s surrounded by wildlife estates and private game reserves has no other place for them to stay.Â
Hantavirus will not be like the COVID-19 pandemic
Ina Skosana
SA has no locally acquired cases and is following up close contacts, and there have been no additional cases reported in the country.
‘No parent should feel alone’: The struggles of raising children with autism
Kagiso Keipopele
For many parents, education is one of the most difficult hurdles. Specialised schools are few, often far away, and have limited intakes.Â
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