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Vanessa Tedder who survived being raped and assaulted by her ex-husband talks about survival.

‘The extreme sport of killing and raping women and children’

I am driven to the darkest place of despair inside my head, every women killed is a knife to my heart and a scar on my already tattered soul, writes Vanessa Tedder. She encourages everyone to speak up when they see or suspect abuse taking place

#YouthDay: Covid-19 complicates young women’s lives

Due to the national lockdown many young women faced unexpected challenges, such as income loss, contraception shortages and having to live with abusive, or homophobic family members, explains the Commission for Gender Equality.

#YouthDay2020: ‘My generation is about doing and being better – we aren’t doctor’s handmaidens’

Young healthcare workers are shattering societal perceptions of their profession and making healthcare systems more youth-friendly and accessible across class lines.
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Gauteng health officials test positive for Covid-19

The two officials in the office of the Gauteng Health MEC tested positive for Covid-19 and, in a bid to tackle stigma around contracting the virus, have consented to be publicly named.

Covid-19 confusion at Mthatha hospital 

Lack of protective gear, allegations of intimidation to not disclose patients or staff member’s Covid-19 status and being forced to come into work whilst Covid-19 positive are some claims made by Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital nurses against management.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, religious leaders build resilience

Across the continent, faith-based organisations have been vital in creating awareness about Covid-19, addressing gender-based violence, and countering coronavirus misinformation.
People welcome new form of PrEP

[Op-ed]: New PrEP injection testament to HIV research and community partnership

With the development of a new delivery form of PrEP, HIV advocacy and research communities bolster itself after the HVTN 702 clinical trial’s premature ending, writes Ntando Yola.

#LockdownSA: Nyangis Foundation serves Hammanskraal community

The non-profit organisation recently donated food parcel to 10 families in struggling to make ends meet in the Hammanskraal and Moretele local municipalities.

#LockdownSA: Emotions influence eating habits

With the general stress of coronavirus and with more people living alone, or in tense family situations – overeating, bulimia and other disordered eating may be triggered due to these risk factors.

‘Nothing compares to the suffering we see daily’

There’s a new mental health resource network for healthcare professionals on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic, as burnout, anxiety and stress take its toll on frontline healthcare workers.

Hurdles for PPE in schools

As grades 7 and 12 learners return to school, Health-e News looks at what Covid-19 protective gear is given to pupils.
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Menstrual health sustainability needed more now

Young people from the south of Joburg are fighting period poverty during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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