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Activists calls on government to revise child grant plan

Civil society groups put pressure on the government to provide a more child and women-centric socio-economic Covid-19 relief plan.

#CoronavirusSA: Motshekga says that department has to balance saving lives and protecting the 2020 academic year

As higher education turns to technology to continue, basic education projects the return of learners to school from June.

COVID-19 brings a stop to gang violence in Manenburg

Manenburg gangs call a truce to serve community

#VaccinesWorkForAll: North West mothers fed-up with vaccine shortage

Itsoseng Community Healthcare Centre was forced to send mothers and children back home without getting their immunisation vaccines.

Covid-19 lockdown provides ‘perfect storm’ for SA’s GBV crisis

Women and children are targets for Covid-19 related frustrations as reports of gender-based violence increase during the lockdown period.

#Lockdown: The effect of booze and smokes on your health

In another about-turn, government says the tobacco ban will remain in place. Alcohol will also remain off the shelves. Government has defended the alcohol ban saying it was meant to curb unnecessary socializing and physical contact. It is well known that both substances weaken the immune system. In addition, lung damage, and a higher cancer risk are all effects of alcohol or tobacco use. However, experts say it is a complex issue, warning that forced abstinence during this stressful period poses a risk to regular drinkers and smokers. About 6% South African women and 30% of men over 15 years old smoke tobacco daily according to the Department of Health’s 2016 Demographic and Health Survey. According to the World Health Organization, South Africans alcohol consumption is also significantly higher than the world average, with 65% regularly engaging in binge drinking. Health effects Dr Keith Scott from the South African Drug

EC flattening the curve with traditional funeral practice

With the consequences of the Majola funeral still being felt in the Eastern Cape, the Amampondomise nation looks to a traditional funeral rite as a Covid-19 prevention measure.

#CoronaVirusSA: Lockdown stops Limpopo water project

Water shortages have rendered residents of Nabane village vulnerable to the spread of Covid-19, due to not being able to comply with Covid-19 protection measures, such as regular hand washing.
Malaria vaccine closer

Malaria Institute is on track to battle the disease

While the coronavirus outbreak has meant the shutdown of programmes in public and private spheres, the Malaria Institute in Limpopo says it has systems in place to fight the spread of malaria infections in the province.

#LockdownSA: Increased child support grant is a ‘massive relief’

Organisations advocating for the adequate nutritional needs of children have cautiously welcomed the move from President Cyril Ramaphosa to increase social and economic relief for the next six months.

#LockdownSA: Ramaphosa declares ‘phased economic recovery’

A five-level system will dictate what lockdown regulations are in place, or which ones fall away. From 1 May, the country will be on level four — with some easing up of lockdown protocols.

Sick baby discharged due to bed shortage

An ill new born baby has been discharged from the Van Velden Hospital in Tzaneen before recovery, the parents allege. The baby boy was subsequently diagnosed with meningitis.

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