EASTERN CAPE – While thousands of South Africans are currently waiting for a life-saving organ transplants, it remains a difficult task to convince rural black communities to donate organs because of their cultural beliefs.
EASTERN CAPE – Holy Cross Hospital nurses might find themselves without accomodation come January 2018. This follows a notice of eviction granted by Anglican Church Mission authorities who claim that the land on which the nurses’ home is situated is owned by the church.
EASTERN CAPE – Women in traditional leadership formed initiatives to embark on cancer awareness campaigns to educate their communities on dangers, early detection and prevention of breast cancer.
For a number of previously disadvantaged communities, the bigger the belly the wealthier an individual is a common perception.
Land in the Eastern Cape, once ploughed by villagers and the source of fresh produce, is now used either just for grazing purposes or is going unused altogether.
EASTERN CAPE – Learners enrolled to write their matric exams in the OR Tambo Coastal District (previously known as Lusikisiki) are not confident that they will achieve good marks in mathematics.
People diagnosed with cancer living in the rural towns in the southern part of the Eastern Cape have to travel hundreds of kilometres to get treatment.
Eastern Cape – Dlibona residents are devastated by repeated empty promises by the local government to address an illegal dump site in their area.
For Thuthuzela Care Centres operating in rural areas such as Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape, rape cases that go unreported and are discussed only by traditional councils remain the biggest challenge for the centres.
EASTERN CAPE – A physically disabled and mentally challenged 27-year-old man, who has been mistreated by his community, has been imprisoned in his own home for his own safety. But authorities have undertaken to step in and help the embattled family and see what needs to be done.
In its efforts to reduce alcohol abuse among young people, the Eastern Cape Liquor Board has been hosting sports tournaments in different parts of the province.
Access to treatment will be now be made easier for people living with HIV/AIDS as they will now be able to collect their medicine at shopping malls thanks to the introduction of specials ATM machines.