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Most of the people we spoke to said the toilets are often out of order with no soap or toilet paper.
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Some residents have lost their homes due to severe weather, including destructive winds.
A pattern of water quality issues has plagued Moqhaka for years, including incidents of alleged contamination in 2020 and unfulfilled promises.
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Over 1300 healthcare workers, including nurses, clerks, and cleaners, are facing sudden job termination after Covid-19 contracts were ended due to budget constraints.
Most of the people we spoke to said the toilets are often out of order with no soap or toilet paper.
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Some residents have lost their homes due to severe weather, including destructive winds.

OPINION

#WorldAIDSDay2024: In South Africa, HIV prevention is critical. Which is why you should know the difference between PEP and PrEP. Watch to learn more.

#HIV #HIVPrevention #PrEP #HealthNews

#WorldAIDSDay2024: Ever heard of U=U? It stands for Undetectable = Untransmittableā€”meaning if someone with HIV is on treatment and has an undetectable viral load, they canā€™t pass the virus to others. Letā€™s spread the facts, not the stigma! Watch to learn more from @WHOā€¦

Could you answer these questions about HIV for R100? We asked people and the winner got R100 cash on the spot! How would you do?

#HIV #HIVAwareness #WorldAIDSDay #HealthNews

Recognising the critical connection between HIV & GBV. In this opinion piece @ygpillay and @Foster_Mohale explain that young women & adolescent girls (ages 15-24) are at higher risk of acquiring HIV, often due to non-consensual sex and sexual violence. Many women living with HIVā€¦

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Did you know TB is the leading cause of death in South Africa? Anyone can get infected. If you show any symptoms, it's important to get tested immediately.

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