Free State hospital reopens wards ravaged by 2024 fire
Despite a year-long investigation, the cause of the hospital fire is still unknown.
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Toxic water from mine dam floods homes in Nyakallong – No urgency to move residents
Tests done on water collected by the community monitoring team and the Benchmarks Foundation showed high concentrations of arsenic, lead, copper, silicon and uranium.
Teen’s suicide sparks mental health concerns in Free State town
Mental health challenges among young people in the area are deeply rooted in broader social and economic issues.Â
Welkom residents demand end to water crisis and sewage spillsÂ
It is reported that the rapid growth of the mining town affected the ailing infrastructure.
Closure of Free State clinics and morgues shows maintenance failuresÂ
Among the closed facilities are clinics and state morgues in Botshabelo, Phuthaditjhaba and Bloemfontein, where services are partially operating.Â
Tshiame residents forced to live with human waste as pipes fail
Residents say human excrement and foul-smelling water constantly flow through their yards and streets.
Botshabelo youth trapped in a cycle of unemployment, drug abuse and crimeÂ
The statistics are often focused on data from people who are in treatment. There is a whole population of substance users not in treatment who are not counted.
Another state mortuary closed in FS due to unsafe working conditions
Workers say blocked pipes have been causing a stink in and around the mortuary and key machinery have been broken.
Free State family waits 3 months for burial because of autopsy backlogÂ
The Pheko family from Botshabelo buried their son and brother last week, after waiting three months for an autopsy.
Universitas Hospital gets Cutting-Edge Robotic SurgeryÂ
Surgeons will benefit from enhanced visual and tactile feedback during operations, enabling them to perform procedures more accurately and safely. Â
Patients sent home over computers not working at clinic in Botshabelo
Since mid-February clinic staff have been telling them that they cannot be helped due to the data-capturing computer system being offline.
Free State community protesting water shortages shuts down Parys
The issue, which began in June 2022, has led to multiple protests, with residents accusing the Ngwathe municipality of failing to provide clean water.
No more 24-hour health services for some Mangaung residentsÂ
Free State Health MEC Viceroy Mahlatsi says his department is struggling to retain staff.
Heavy rains force temporary closure of Free State clinics
Some residents have lost their homes due to severe weather, including destructive winds.
Moqhaka residents told to remain calm over dirty, smelly waterÂ
A pattern of water quality issues has plagued Moqhaka for years, including incidents of alleged contamination in 2020 and unfulfilled promises.