Wheelchair frees house-bound Jouberton woman
When Martha Bosaye was diagnosed with gangrene, her world shrunk to the confines of four walls. With a new wheelchair, Bosaye is set to feel the warmth of the sun again.
Joba Matsheng
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Medicine availability improves after depot takeover
The North West Department of Health has credited a government takeover of the province’s only medical depot with helping stabilise drug supplies in the province.
Klerksdorp joins fight against Ebola
Klerksdorp residents are joining other South Africans pitching in to help fight West Africa’s on-going Ebola epidemic.
Quake closes North West clinics, nursing college
This week’s 5.3 magnitude earthquake has closed at least three clinics in Klerksdorp and North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo is unsure when at least two clinics will re-open.
Evicted residents still without services two years later
In 2012, Jouberton residents were evicted from what was allegedly municipal land. Two years, more than 500 households share just three water taps.
Mandela Day answer to Tshepong Hospital’s dirty laundry
Tshepong Hospital’s laundry caters to about 20 North West hospitals. Mandela Day inspired volunteers to pitch in to lighten winter’s heavy laundry load.
Risk of burns increases with cold weather
As winter drags on, Klerkdorp’s Tshepong Hospital continues to receive burn victims and is urging people, especially those in informal settlements and parents, to be cautious keeping warm this season.
North West doctors gear up for the NHI
The National Department of Health is partnering with districts to orientate private doctors looking to pick up extra hours at government health facilities.
Tshepong Hospital new unit to ease bed shortage
The North West’s Tshepong Hospital has opened a new 36-bed ward for recuperating patients needing additional care prior to discharge. The unit is expected to free up beds for more serious cases.
Tshepong Hospital brings man back from death’s door
Samuel Matebele thought his "days were over", but six-months after completing tuberculosis (TB) treatment the former farm worker from Hartebeesfontein says he is feeling good again.
Health workers volunteer for health
More than 500 North West patients received health check-ups during the Klerksdorp Rotary Club's recent annual family health event.
Anonymous messages spread vaccine myths
North West parents have allegedly received anonymous messages warning them not to vaccinate their daughters against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Health officials have once again assured the public of the vaccine’s safety.