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South Africa is failing its youngest children – report flags critical gaps in early learning, social protection and health care

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The 2024 issue of the South African Child Gauge highlights how South Africa has sold its children short and failed to achieve what it set out to do almost a decade ago.
Read More »South Africa is failing its youngest children – report flags critical gaps in early learning, social protection and health care

The Gauteng Department of Health is prioritising Public Relations (as usual) instead of making a genuine effort to fix public healthcare facilities

Helen Joseph Hospital sees uptick in mental health admissions

In response to the viral video by former 702 broadcaster, Tom London, about the conditions at Helen Joseph Hospital, two health unions have issued statements which we’ve published as is. Press Statement by the Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade…

Read More »The Gauteng Department of Health is prioritising Public Relations (as usual) instead of making a genuine effort to fix public healthcare facilities

From the cinnamon challenge to ‘dragon’s breath’ – here’s what you need to know about social media’s most dangerous trends

If you value the linings of your oesophagus, trachea, lungs and stomach, then you’d be well advised to avoid all bizarre or risky sounding challenges on social media.
Read More »From the cinnamon challenge to ‘dragon’s breath’ – here’s what you need to know about social media’s most dangerous trends

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