Nurses at a Limpopo clinic find worms “as big as finger” in drinking water
Just as community members raised the alarm about this Limpopo clinic’s hazardous failing infrastructure, nurses have discovered red worms in their drinking water.
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Hammanskraal protestors demand no bail for perpetrators as gender-based violence cases spike
The killing of a young woman has sparked protests in Hammanskraal. With gender-based violence incidents increasing, protestors say perpetrators should not be granted bail.
North West’s health facilities suffer chronic underdevelopment, say opposition parties
A political debate in the North West has highlighted the struggles of the province’s public health facilities. Opposition legislature members listed various infrastructure and human resources across the province.
Gates foundation honours Africa CDC’s John Nkengasong for fight against Covid-19 pandemic
This year, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded Dr John Nkengasong the 2020 Goalkeeper Award. The prize recognises his role in curbing the spread of the coronavirus in Africa and his efforts to secure vaccines.
Limpopo clinic becomes a health hazard as building cracks while health department delays
This Limpopo clinic has closed some of its wards as the building falls apart. Residents say the clinic is a health hazard to patients and staff. They accuse the provincial department of health of dragging its feet.
Patients on ARVs forced to make do with only seven days’ supply as clinics face shortages
#MedicineStockout: Patients fear defaulting on ARV treatment, as some clinics in Ekurhuleni experience shortages. Currently, patients can only access seven days’ supply.
Life in prison for man who killed young doctor
A Limpopo high court handed down a life sentence to the man who killed an intern doctor Shongile Nkhwashu. Officials say the sentence sends a stern warning to perpetrators of gender based violence.
North West University suspends students for breaking Covid-19 rules
After welcoming select groups of students back after the Covid-19 lockdown, North West University has suspended over twenty students for failing to comply with regulations.
South Africa may have stepped on human rights in Covid-19 response, report finds
A report by a human rights group finds that countries, including South Africa, may have violated the rights of vulnerable communities in their response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Traditional leaders urged to help fight rural poverty
A youth centre founded by a traditional leader outside Tzaneen is driving development in the region. The presidency says it could be a model for other traditional leaders.
With zero patients in the XDR TB ward, North West hospital reaches new milestone
After implementing a new form of treatment for drug resistant TB, Tshepong hospital has seen such high rates of success that patients numbers and community infections have dwindled.
Civil society to monitor feeding scheme as more learners go back to school
Equal Education and Section 27 say they want to ensure the Basic Education Department is properly rolling out the National School Nutrition Programme. They say that while implementation has improved, gaps remain.
Officials discover an illegal drug rehab in a North West shack
Officials have discovered an illegal drug rehabilitation run from a shack in the North West, where nyaope addicts were “chained down like dogs.”
Behind the mask: Nasrec nurse offers glimpse of life and hope in isolation
The Nasrec field hospital was built to isolate people with Covid-19 infections. Inside, a team of healthcare workers and patients have become something of a temporary family, writes Jamaine Krige.
Residents stranded after Eskom cuts North West clinic’s electricity
A clinic in the North West has been left in the dark over unpaid electricity bills. Residents reliant on the clinic for chronic medication are forced to travel far, or risk defaulting on their medication.