Hospital’s alleged negligence costs a woman her hand
Although Namadzavho Kutama launched a formal complaint against the hospital last year, she’s yet to receive any updates from the Donald Fraser Hospital.
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Corpse mix-up leaves Eastern Cape family traumatised
A bungle, that is being blamed on the Covid-19 pandemic, led to a heartbroken East London family being told the wrong body had been released to them, one week after the funeral was held.
#CoronavirusSA: From tourism to philanthropy for ABCD Concepts
A campaign in the Western Cape aims to increase awareness about the importance of wearing masks amidst the pandemic and it has also brought the community together.
#Covid19SA creates two-month healthcare gap for moms-to-be
Maternal healthcare has been put on the backburner, as the fear of contracting Covid-19 has left pregnant women without accessing antenatal clinic visits, says recent report.
#LockdownSA: Limpopo spaza owner feeds homeless people
“We started in May, and so far, we have prepared at least forty kotas a month, worth R12 each. We are hoping for the numbers to increase as we continue with the program,” says Themba Mathe, shop owner in Khujwana village, Limpopo.
Diarrhoea outbreak fears in Limpopo village
Topanama village, in Limpopo’s Mopani District, has been without water for the past seven months. Residents, at their wits end, have started drinking water from a local canal, and community leaders fear a diarrhoea outbreak on top of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Endometriosis diagnoses still a rare commodity
People who suffer with endometriosis face inordinate hurdles in accessing care for their condition, but believe they are warriors despite a medical system that doesn’t always believe them, writes Dalaine Krige.
#CoronavirusSA: District champions set to boost Gauteng’s flagging morale
Ministers from national government have been allocated to various districts in Gauteng to support efforts to contain coronavirus’ spread.
Traditional leaders can help end GBV
Government is encouraging traditional leaders to become involved in the fight against Gender Based Violence, especially in rural areas where some customs violate the human rights of women.
WHO Africa concerned about health workers testing positive for Covid-19
South African health care workers are increasingly testing positive for Covid-19 as cases rise across the continent, with South Africa no exception.
Latest research suggests a higher Covid-19 death toll than officially recorded
Almost 60 percent more people have died in recent weeks from natural causes suggesting that the Covid-19 death toll is higher than officially recorded. This is according to the latest data released by the SA Medical Research Council.
South Africans support Health Promotion Levy after successful mass media campaign
Public backing for government interventions to combat South Africa’s obesity epidemic increased significantly during the period where a national mass media campaign aired, according to Healthy Living Alliance, Health-e News Service, Vital Strategies and other organisations spearheading the campaign.
Lockdown restrictions leaves adoptable children hanging
Places of safety for abandoned children are finding themselves having to rely more on each other as many reach maximum capacity meaning they can no longer take in children. Lockdown ramification These unusual circumstances are because of lockdown measures that were imposed in March, where the…
Child abuse case opened after toddler ‘forced to smoke and drink’ on camera
A woman from a village in the Nzhelele area, Limpopo, was caught on camera offering dagga and alcohol to a child.
#LockdownSA: Millions of learners to receive healthy meals again
With courts reinstating NSNP meals for all learners – whether they are back at school or not – Limpopo educators, parents and children rejoice.