Vhasane Farming Project: Picked from the earth, fresh on the plate
An initiative in the North West supplies farm fresh vegetables to the needy at an affordable price to keep hunger at bay.
North West ambulance shortage is a matter of life and death
Unathi Seobi from Ikageng in Potchefstroom says she waited eight hours for an ambulance when her mother urgently needed medical attention.
Man arrested for raping his daughter’s friends
Rape is not only a criminal act but also a health problem because of the possibility of sexually transmitted diseases, unplanned pregnancies, and mental health issues that arise in the aftermath.
Uncovered: South Africa’s high appetite for sugary drinks
As she collected her cooldrink bottles for recycling, Lebogang Lebeko was shocked to see the amount she consumes and realised she is drinking herself to illness.
Don’t misunderstand muti, says traditional healer
For centuries Africans have relied on traditional medicine for healing, and even with the dominance of Western medicine, muti is still widely used in South Africa.
North West Health suspends four officials
Managers were removed from their positions for allegedly dispensing expired medicine and for failing to pay service providers on time.
North West Health suspends four officials
Managers were removed from their positions for allegedly dispensing expired medicine and for failing to pay service providers on time.
Calm restored at Witrand hospital following protests
Angry protests causing a disruption in health services at the Witrand Psychiatric Hospital in Potchefstroom have been halted and calm has been restored.
Calm restored at Witrand hospital following protests
Angry protests causing a disruption in health services at the Witrand Psychiatric Hospital in Potchefstroom have been halted and calm has been restored.
Drink lots of water and stay out of the sun!
Heat waves have been hitting parts of South Africa as summer takes hold and the holiday season approaches prompting health authorities to warn people to stay out of the sun when temperatures spike and to drink lots of water.
Addicts target patients for their medication
Drug addicts who live near the Boiki Tlhapi Clinic in Ikageng, North West, are apparently robbing patients of their medication.
Thousands of disabled youth not in school
There are more than 500 000 children with disabilities who are not attending school – this is according to Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga.