This young man wants you to know that diabetes is not an older person’s disease
Diagnosed in his 20s, Philasande Zungu quickly had to come to terms with living with diabetes. The initial shock has turned into a determination to educate others.
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Government enlists community organisations to end Covid-19 disinformation and vaccine conspiracies
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says that civil society organisations will be crucial in spreading accurate information about the Covid-19 vaccine.
This rural outreach programme is ensuring that poverty-stricken learners do not drop-out of school this year
A youth-driven non-profit organisation is helping children and teenagers in rural Limpopo stay in school, with the hope of securing a bright future for the whole region.
Health Minister shaken by state of preparedness in Limpopo on eve of vaccine rollout
South African medical authorities are gearing up to deliver the first batch of vaccines but there are major challenges as the minister of health discovered.
Paraplegic soccer player turned coach bogged down without motorised chair
After an injury robbed Ndumiso Phungula of a career as a soccer player, he is now determined to make it as a coach. Managing his team from the side lines in a wheelchair, the man known as Mqeqeshi to local fans is appealing for help to make him more mobile and achieve his dreams.
‘Degrading, humiliating, distressing’ – report finds medical schemes racially profiled black doctors
‘Degrading, humiliating, and distressing’ – Section 59 investigation finds medical schemes racially profiled black health practitioners. The findings of investigation stemming from allegations from black doctors were released this week, despite attempts to block in in court.
New Covid-19 variant could mean reinfection – even after recovery
A global study of the new coronavirus variant, 501Y.V2, shows that the virus may be resistant to existing vaccines. As scientists warn of increased infections due to the variant, South Africa records hospital admissions doubling in second wave, while the coronavirus also transmits much faster.
Soweto family seeks legal advice after hospital COVID-19 confusion
A Soweto family wants answers after staff at the Bheki Mlanngeni hospital said their mother died of COVID-19, but her death certificate states otherwise.
Learners have mixed emotions after schools reopening postponed
Learners have welcomed the Basic Education Department’s decision to postpone the reopening of schools by two weeks but they fear for their safety.
As funerals become Covid-19 super-spreader events, officials call for a break with customs
After largely escaping the first wave of Covid-19 infections, Limpopo has seen a rapid increase in infections. Provincial leaders say funerals are to blame, and urge mourners to avoid gathering and adjust certain customs.
Covid-19 death rate in South Africa—and the world—far worse than reported say researchers
As the global Covid-19 death toll rises to over 2 million, researchers say that the real figure could be closer to 2.8 million. Many countries, including South Africa, have struggled to account for all deaths linked to the coronavirus.
Keeping your children safe from sexual abuse starts with simple language
With sexual offences committed against children on the rise, parents worry constantly about keeping their children safe. One expert suggests starting with uncomplicated messaging at home.
New coronavirus variant blamed as thousands are infected in first days of the new year
South Africa has recorded nearly 190,000 new infections, with 4,900 deaths since New Year’s Day. In some province, new infections exceed 2020 peaks. As restrictions remain in place, the president is hopeful vaccines will arrive within months.
Closed land borders and limited funerals — South Africans remain under tight pandemic restrictions
South Africans will have to get used to restrictions as Covid-19 regulations remain in place. In an address, President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the adjusted rules on funerals, beaches and cross-border travel.
Tshwane’s Steve Biko Academic Hospital in the ‘eye of the pandemic storm’ – Makhura
As Covid-19 infections strain facilities in Gauteng, Premier David Makhura visited the hospital at the centre of the struggle against the pandemic. The wave of infections also prompted officials to reopen field hospitals.