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Children won't be going back to school until mid-February in South Africa

Learners have mixed emotions after schools reopening postponed

Learners have welcomed the Basic Education Department’s decision to postpone the reopening of schools by two weeks but they fear for their safety.
Child Abuse Education in Simple Language

Keeping your children safe from sexual abuse starts with simple language

With sexual offences committed against children on the rise, parents worry constantly about keeping their children safe. One expert suggests starting with uncomplicated messaging at home.
President Cyril Ramaphosa

Closed land borders and limited funerals — South Africans remain under tight pandemic restrictions

South Africans will have to get used to restrictions as Covid-19 regulations remain in place. In an address, President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the adjusted rules on funerals, beaches and cross-border travel.

Tshwane’s Steve Biko Academic Hospital in the ‘eye of the pandemic storm’ – Makhura

As Covid-19 infections strain facilities in Gauteng, Premier David Makhura visited the hospital at the centre of the struggle against the pandemic. The wave of infections also prompted officials to reopen field hospitals.
Hackers are now focusing attention on healthcare facilities in numbers never experienced before

Cyberattackers increasingly target healthcare and South Africa is not immune

Ransomware attacks are on the increase globally as criminals exploit gaps in hospital software security as well as IT weaknesses.
A hand holding a candle symbolising the dead

Vaccine good news as South Africa grapples with record Covid-19 infections

Government appeals to calm as Covid-19 infections pass 20 000 in 24 hours. The country has logged over 800 daily Coronavirus deaths for the first time since the outbreak, while new cases also hit a record high. Still, a vaccine announcement could bring hope.
Downtown Johannesburg showing little traffic

Baragwanath Hospital professor appeals to South Africans to stay at home as Covid-19 death toll rises

With South Africa’s hospitals and clinics now experiencing a second wave of Covid-19 infections, experts urge citizens to stay home.
Covid-19 vaccine vial

Here’s what you need to know about government’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout strategy

Government’s planned roll-out of critical vaccines to combat the Covid-19 pandemic will see high-risk patients and health workers first in the queue.
Tshepong hospital vandalised by striking workers

Hospitals vandalised over unpaid performance bonuses

Health workers at the Tshepong Hospital in Klerksdorp have embarked an unprotected strike over bonuses and reportedly vandalised facilities.
Women are likely to die in greater numbers than men in the Covid-19 pandemic because they dominate health and education positions

Women make up 58% of Covid-19 infections in South Africa says NICD

Women are being infected by Covid-19 at a higher rate than men in South Africa says the NICD as it releases more data showing an accelerated spread of the coronavirus.
Sea point Cape Town maskless beach goers

Beach abuse leaves government little room to move on Covid-19

As Festive Season begins there are signs that government will clamp down further with beach goers ignoring social distancing and mask wearing rules.
Connection between GBV and HIV

High rates of gender-based violence linked to high rates of HIV infection among women, study shows

There is a link between HIV infection and gender-based violence, a study shows. The cultural and economic issues that prevent women from speaking up, also create a climate for intimate partner violence.

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