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Gel manicures and acrylic nails might look beautiful but they come with ugly health risks
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The chemicals in the nail adhesives can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. Nail glue burns are also widely reported.
St Ritas Hospital staff demand a borehole amidst chronic water shortages
Montsho Matlala
The hospital has faced water issues since 2022, after community members destroyed a pipeline.
Welkom man arrested for pouring bucket of poop on a nurse at clinic
Molefi Sompane
Community reactions are mixed, with some criticising the clinic staff for delays, while others urge the public to be patient.
Yvette Raphael, the HIV prevention advocate calling for the full package
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Yvette Raphael believes everyone should have access to the full package of protection against STIs, and unwanted pregnancy.
Organised crime behind water shortage at Manapo hospital – FS health MEC
Molefi Sompane
The chronic water shortages at Manapo Hospital in Phuthaditjhaba have been linked to organised crime, according to Free State health MEC Viceroy Mahlatsi.
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