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Gauteng premier David Makhuru praised the Zwartkops Raceway COVID-19 vaccine drive-through site.

Makhura lauds Zwartkops Raceway drive-through COVID-19 vaccine site

Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, praised the Zwartkops Raceway COVID-19 vaccine site which reached a major milestone this week, administering 5000 jabs in only 10 days since it opened. He also thanked Tshwane’s very first drive-through facility for helping government reach more adults.
Ruben Scheepers able to hear for the first time following cochlear implant.

WATCH: Little Ruben gives cochlear implant a thumbs-up

The Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss in Southern Africa has stepped in to secure sponsorship for six-year-old Ruben Scheepers’ life-changing cochlear implant operation. Watch him hear for the first time in this video.
New book tackles often-taboo topic of menstruation.

Menstruation: New book ‘Flow’ tackles often-taboo topic

Written by three women, ‘Flow: the book about menstruation’ is aimed at revolutionising the conversation about menstruation and helping people better understand of the often-taboo topic.
Young nurse ready to be a game changer.

#WomensMonth: Young nurse vows to be a game changer

Nursing wasn’t her first choice but the profession soon won Ntombiyethu Mtambo over and the young nurse hasn’t looked back. She realised that helping people is a God-given gift and believes her passion will help make a difference in years to come.

TB expert Dr Norbert Ndjeka receives recognition for his work

Last month the National Department of Health’s Director of Drug-resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB), Dr Norbert Ndjeka, received an honorary doctorate from the University of Cape Town for his work in the field of DR-TB treatment.
Family of Sam Mbatha hopes justice will be served in upcoming court case of murdered son.

Mbatha murder: Family demand justice for their beloved Sam

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.
Study shows COVID-19 vaccines has no harmful effects on fertility.

Fertility: Study debunks fears over COVID-19 vaccines’ effects

Despite a lot of misinformation doing the rounds on social media regarding the alleged harmful effects of COVID-19 vaccines on women’s fertility, as new study concluded that the jab poses no risk to pregnant women or to those trying to conceive.
Group of Mahikeng men are taking a stand against Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

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

Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the many tragic sideshows playing out in the background as the COVID-19 pandemic takes center stage.
Joey Dlamini hopes her book can help parents guide their kids through adolescence.

#WomensMonth: Book helps parents, kids navigate adolescence

Social worker Joey Dlamini has written a book to guide kids and parents through the awkward teenage years, and believes that – with the right encouragement – children can grow up to meet their full potential.
Gauteng enters fourth wave

HIV, TB linked to increased risk of in-hospital COVID-19 deaths

While the world works together in fighting COVID-19, South Africa is battling its own epidemic on the sidelines – a combination of HIV and TB.
Telehealth services have become a prominent trend during ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Telehealth services on the up as COVID-19 maintains grip

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in new ways of doing things to curb the spread of the virus, with one significant trend being the adoption of telehealth services.
Homeless man living with rectal cancer desperate for help.

Homeless cancer patient in desperate need of help

A homeless cancer patient living on Louis Botha Avenue in Orange Grove, north east of Johannesburg, is living in a world of pain and discomfort as he battles rectal cancer.

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