Despite national regulations for public transport, taxi passengers in the Free State are refusing to wear masks and sanitise their hands. The taxi association in Botshabelo is calling on passengers to adhere to regulations as Covid-19 infections continue in the province.
Despite making up a large section of South African society, the news media often ignores children, research shows. When children are featured, the topics are also often negative.
The Department of Water and Sanitation has installed handwashing stations in villages in Limpopo. The stations will encourage handwashing and curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Government and health experts are focusing on the Eastern Cape, which has seen a spike in Covid-19 infections. The Western Cape has seen a spike too, along with clusters around the country. Minister Zweli Mkhize urged citizens to stick to mask-wearing and social distancing.
A beauty pageant empowers people with disabilities to get on stage and show off their confidence. One activist says that people with disabilities need not be ashamed to speak up for themselves.
World Diabetes Day: People living with diabetes are more vulnerable to Covid-19. Yet, a healthy lifestyle and proper adherence to treatment can bring strength, as this fit and healthy schoolteacher shows.
6 November is Malaria Day in southern Africa. South Africa, along with the South African Development Community, pledged to eliminate malaria transmission by 2023 by stepping up community efforts.
For the last decade, Kholofelo Faith Makuwa has learned to live with the debilitating auto-immune disease, lupus. She shares her day-to-day experience with Health-e News.
The Department of Basic Education is ensuring learners and their guardians that the National School Nutrition Programme will not be disrupted if Covid-19 infections rise. Civil society organisations say that the programme is still dogged by challenges, in part due to staggered timetables.
South African drug producer, Aspen Pharmacare, has signed a deal with global pharma giant Johnson&Johnson to produce a Covid-19 vaccine once it’s available.
To mark World Stroke day, a father of three hopes his illness and resulting shift to a healthy lifestyle will inspire others to prevent strokes.
After members of his family battled cancer, biker Tiyani Hlabangwane launched a cross-province ride to raise awareness about the disease, and support others.
Amid measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Limpopo province is also working to stop the spread of malaria.
Linah Maphanga created Farmers Assistant to help small-holder farmers to connect with the market. During the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, the app helped farmers reach new customers.
While Covid-19 has a high recovery rate, the experiences of those of who have been infected differ greatly. Survivors not only experienced the physical effects of the virus, but the mental strain too.
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