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.
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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
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Officials discover an illegal drug rehab in a North West shack
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Behind the mask: Nasrec nurse offers glimpse of life and hope in isolation
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Residents stranded after Eskom cuts North West clinic’s electricity
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‘Clear indications of fraudulent activities’ in PPE procurement – Auditor-General
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Brain cancer survivor teaches healthy eating to prevent diseases in others
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NEHAWU pushes ahead with strike
The National Education Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) has forged ahead with its strike despite the Labour Court ruling that it is unlawful.
Covid-19 Delays Organ Transplants but awareness drives continue
August is National Organ Donor Awareness month. The number of patients waiting for transplants continues to increase while the shortage of potential donors remains concern. Covid-19 has made this even worse.
Black women in rural areas and township hardest hit by the economic effects of lockdown
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Limpopo learners back to school amid concerns over Covid-19 preparedness
As learners return to the classroom in Limpopo, the basic education department says measures like staggered timetables will help prevent Covid-19. Still, school governing bodies concerned over sanitation and infrastructure.
Special Investigating Unit to investigate PPE corruption allegations in Limpopo
The Special Investigating Unit will tackle corruption allegations in Limpopo, looking into Covid-19 relief spending.
Community health workers bolstering Covid-19 screening left vulnerable without PPE
Underpaid and overworked community health care workers face harsh working conditions with uncertain futures in the midst of pandemic.
Limpopo health department refutes PPE corruption allegations
Limpopo health department refutes allegations of corruption and nepotism in PPE contracts, even as questions of political links go unanswered.