Some Gauteng pupils left without meals because of delayed tender process
Pupils in Gauteng returned to school this week to find no lunch being served, as the National School Nutrition Programme tender bid is delayed due to a contested bid.
Palesa Matlala
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Chronic drugs are rationed in parts of Mpumalanga facing a medicine shortageÂ
Clinics in Mpumalanga are experiencing a chronic medication shortage, leading to the rationing of essential drugs such as ARVs and blood pressure medication.
Patients and staff left out in the cold as social development cuts funding to Westview rehab clinic in Florida
This is part of a broader issue affecting other rehab centres. The Gauteng Care Crisis Committee is in discussions with the department, but no resolution has been reached.
Comserve becomes a hurdle for qualified radiotherapists
Recent radiotherapy graduates in South Africa are facing delays in their mandatory year-long community service placement, preventing them from starting their careers.
The threat of crime is a daily reality for community health workersÂ
Community health workers in South Africa face significant dangers while performing their duties in high-crime areas.
Living in the shadow of hope: the story of Ramaphosa Informal Settlements
Informal dwellings have increased as people flock to urban centres in search of more opportunities as well as better infrastructure and health care. There are over 3 200 informal settlements around the country.
Gauteng Cancer patients continue to die while on the waiting list for treatment
Cancer patients face long waiting times for radiation treatment at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital. Families of affected patients and activists are demanding urgent action to prevent further loss of life.
Flu cases are on the rise in SA: What you should know
Everyone can get the flu, but those at higher risk for severe illness include pregnant women, those with chronic diseases, and children under two years old.
Prolonged power outage leaves hospitals in the dark for two days
For over two days, the hospital operated at reduced capacity, relying on backup generators and prioritisYoing emergency procedures.
Cough syrup recall: What is diethylene glycol and what happens when you drink it?
SAHPRA has recalled some batches Benylin paediatric syrup due to high levels of diethylene glycol.
SA child vaccination differs in public vs private sector: what this means Â
While public clinics offer free childhood vaccines, new parents may encounter a troubling reality: some crucial vaccines against childhood infections are unavailable in the public sector.