Covid-19 lockdown provides ‘perfect storm’ for SA’s GBV crisis
Women and children are targets for Covid-19 related frustrations as reports of gender-based violence increase during the lockdown period.
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#Lockdown: The effect of booze and smokes on your health
In another about-turn, government says the tobacco ban will remain in place. Alcohol will also remain off the shelves. Government has defended the alcohol ban saying it was meant to curb unnecessary socializing and physical contact. It is well known…
EC flattening the curve with traditional funeral practice
With the consequences of the Majola funeral still being felt in the Eastern Cape, the Amampondomise nation looks to a traditional funeral rite as a Covid-19 prevention measure.
#CoronaVirusSA: Lockdown stops Limpopo water project
Water shortages have rendered residents of Nabane village vulnerable to the spread of Covid-19, due to not being able to comply with Covid-19 protection measures, such as regular hand washing.
Malaria Institute is on track to battle the disease
While the coronavirus outbreak has meant the shutdown of programmes in public and private spheres, the Malaria Institute in Limpopo says it has systems in place to fight the spread of malaria infections in the province.
#LockdownSA: Increased child support grant is a ‘massive relief’
Organisations advocating for the adequate nutritional needs of children have cautiously welcomed the move from President Cyril Ramaphosa to increase social and economic relief for the next six months.
#CovidNurseStayAway: Frontliners sidelined in Covid-19 plans
A number of nurses and nursing trade unions have voiced their disappointment about their apparent exclusion from the country’s relief measures — such as income tax breaks.
#LockdownSA: Ramaphosa declares ‘phased economic recovery’
A five-level system will dictate what lockdown regulations are in place, or which ones fall away. From 1 May, the country will be on level four — with some easing up of lockdown protocols.
Sick baby discharged due to bed shortage
An ill new born baby has been discharged from the Van Velden Hospital in Tzaneen before recovery, the parents allege. The baby boy was subsequently diagnosed with meningitis.
#CoronavirusSA: NW prioritises Covid-19 screening and testing
Health officials in the North West province are working tirelessly to ensure that the Covid-19 screening and testing campaign is a success.
#LockdownSA: Families left homeless after severe storm
Scores of villagers have been left displaced after a thunderstorm struck rural Vhembe, Limpopo.
#CoronavirusSA: Ramaphosa gives social grants a boost
Economic relief is on the cards for the most vulnerable in the country, as the President announces measures to ease the burdens faced by those in food-scarce households, and the unemployed.
#CoronavirusSA: Thousands to be tested to fight Covid-19
Mopani aims to screen 76 400 people daily as the District launches household screenings.
#CoronaVirusSA: First Mthatha Covid-19 death spooks residents
The deceased is the first death in the OR Tambo region, and his coronavirus diagnosis was only found out after he passed away.
#LockdownSA: Prioritise feeding hungry learners
Discussions about the schooling program for the rest of the year are still underway, but the majority of children who rely on the National School Nutrition Programme remain without access to their meals.