Noxolo Mthembu (68) and her family of 12 have been living in a make-shift shack in Inchanga, north of Durban, since they lost their home during the 2022 floods. The family, which includes nine children aged between four and 17,…
The municipality says it has unblocked the sewage pipeline, removing all unwanted materials that had caused the blockage.
The ceiling is leaking, and workers are worried that it can fall. The walls are damaged, and the grass around the hospital building is overgrown.Â
Patients allege they are told testing for HIV is a prerequisite for receiving any medical care.
For just R30, they can buy three 20-litre buckets of duff, which produces double that amount in coal after processing.
EMS workers says they often sleep in ambulances when transporting patients out of town.
Not having electricity means forgoing basic amenities like having a fridge and street lights.
Despite a year-long investigation, the cause of the hospital fire is still unknown.
Tests done on water collected by the community monitoring team and the Benchmarks Foundation showed high concentrations of arsenic, lead, copper, silicon and uranium.
Exposure to various irritants contributes to contact dermatitis, which impacts both the beauty professional and the client.
This is not the first incident of this nature at Sambandou Clinic, staff say they continuously live in fear as criminals do as they please.Â
Mental health challenges among young people in the area are deeply rooted in broader social and economic issues.Â
Not long ago, a woman gave birth at the Siloam taxi rank after being told there are no ambulances available.
Residents say they are subjected to unreasonably long waiting times at Gugulethu CHC.
The clinic building is in a state of disrepair with large holes and structural cracks that allow rainwater and snakes to enter.
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