Kagiso Keipo

Health, Health Systems, News

Lack of youth-friendly clinics in KZN a major turnoff

The lack of basic healthcare services that are youth-friendly frustrates young people from Hammarsdale in eThekwini. They claim they often face discrimination that threatens their fundamental rights. “Our clinics aren’t youth-friendly. We are trying to take responsibility for our health,…

Kagiso Keipo
July 1, 2022

Health, News, Our Health

Elder abuse in the spotlight after KZN murder

Activists have raised concern about the ongoing vulnerability of elderly people in South Africa after the recent murder of a 70-year-old woman, allegedly at the hands of her son. Earlier this month, Greta Xaba (70) from Clermont township west of…

Kagiso Keipo
May 25, 2022

Health, News

Mosehle: Beauty queen glides into new COVID-19 role

Dr Thato Mosehle has been appointed as the lead ambassador for the North West Province’s vaccine rollout program.

From flying the South African flag high on the international pageant stage to stepping into the COVID-19 battle, Dr Thato Mosehle has been appointed as the lead ambassador for the North West Province’s vaccine rollout program.

Kagiso Keipo
September 13, 2021

Health, News

KwaZulu-Natal retains staff to bulk up COVID-19 response

KwaZulu-Natal premier Sihle Zikhalala confirmed the retention of contract staff to fight the current third and potential fourth COVID-19 waves in the province.

The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has extended the contracts of temporary staff to boost the province’s response to the current third wave of the COIVD-19 pandemic and to also bulk up for the potential fourth wave.

Kagiso Keipo
August 30, 2021
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Health, News

Mbatha murder: Family demand justice for their beloved Sam

Family of Sam Mbatha hopes justice will be served in upcoming court case of murdered son.

The family of Sam Junior Mbatha has called on the public and friends of the LGBTQI community for support as the main suspect in their son's murder prepares to appear in court next week. They also hope justice will prevail not only for their son, but for all those killed based on their sexuality.

Kagiso Keipo
August 20, 2021

Gender Based Violence, News

Gender-based violence: ‘Time to call out our brothers, friends’

Group of Mahikeng men are taking a stand against Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the many tragic sideshows playing out in the background as the COVID-19 pandemic takes center stage.

Kagiso Keipo
August 19, 2021

Determinants Of Health

International Youth Day: KZN students weigh in on food security

Students from KwaZulu-Natal University have revealed their thoughts on food security in light of International Youth Day.

University students from KwaZulu-Natal reveal their thoughts on the achieving food security, both locally and globally, as International Youth Day casts a spotlight on transforming food systems.

Kagiso Keipo
August 13, 2021

Health

Women’s Day: Courageous women lead SA’s COVID-19 battle

Women take on leading roles in COVID-19 fight as SA celebrates Women's Day.

As South Africa celebrates Women's Day and marks 65 years since women marched against Apartheid pass laws, brave and strong women remain at the forefront of another crisis currently facing our society – the COVID-19 pandemic. By Kagiso Keipopele

Kagiso Keipo
August 9, 2021

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