#CoronaVirusSA: ECD closures a headache for working parents
The closures of schools and Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDC) have put additional pressure on parents who still have to go to work despite the outbreak of Covid-19.
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#CoronaVirusSA: Flu and Covid-19 — what’s the difference?
Globally, and in South Africa, the number of Covid-19 infections are increasing at an alarming rate. We spoke to a medical epidemiologist, who clears up fact from fiction about the virus’ symptoms, and if you should get tested
#WorldTBDay: One man’s long — but victorious — battle against TB
At 13, most boys dream of becoming football stars, musicians or famous actors but Thabo Pelesane discovered that he had pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in 1989 while he was still at Itirele Primary School in Jouberton near Klerksdorp.
#WorldTBDay: TB meds, a bitter pill for children and parents to swallow
With one of the world’s highest rates of tuberculosis infection, South Africa’s approach to fighting paediatric TB needs to be multi-pronged.
#LockdownSA: Ramaphosa announces SA lockdown to curb Covid-19 spread
The 21-day national lockdown will see only essential personnel working, with everyone else staying at home.
#CoronaVirusSA: Limpopo Health MEC worried that ‘it’s still business as usual’
Despite calls from the Presidency to limit social interaction — following social distancing protocols — Limpopo residents continue to gather en masse.
Woman loses baby after four days of labour at South Rand Hospital
A grieving woman questions why hospital staff refused to perform a caesarean section despite her pleas.
#WorldDownSyndromeDay: ‘Love your child unconditionally and take it one day at a time’
Parents speak out about their journeys in caring for a child with Down syndrome — as joyful and frustrating as it is.
#HumanRightsDay: The health department’s contraceptive policy process shows little concern for women’s rights
The national health department’s draft of the revised contraception guidelines has left activists and experts worried, as it seems to disregard critical engagement with new research, and civil society concerns about the link between injectable contraception use and acquisition of HIV.
#CoronaVirusSA: ‘We practise proper hygiene using the limited water we have’
With one positive case of the virus recorded so far in Limpopo, rural communities without adequate water supply remain vulnerable to a potential outbreak in the province.
#CoronaVirusSA: ‘Government has a plan for townships and rural areas’
With the growing number of people with Covid-19 in the country, the National Department of Health says their top priorities are underprivileged communities and rural areas.
#CoronavirusSA: What does the virus mean for employed people?
The rights of workers need to be a priority, as South Africa puts measures in place to stop the spread of Covid-19, says labour law expert.
Contractors blamed for unfinished Free State clinics
Free State Premier says the province was “disappointed” with the slow pace of construction work on three hospitals and five clinics.
Cash strapped NPO in danger of shutting down
A Limpopo non-profit organisation (NPO), which has been running for 10 years, could be closing its doors because of various challenges.
Hawkers booted out of local school
For years, schools in Ikageng have allowed hawkers to sell food to learners inside school premises, but one primary school has decided to bar them.