Paving the way to hell for SA’s abused
When government fails in their response to fight the scourge of sexual violence it’s women like Poppy Makgobatlou who suffer most.
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Disabled villagers empowered through agriculture
LIMPOPO - As many disabled people in the Vhembe district struggle to find employment, some have found hope in the agricultural industry with crop farming being the most popular.
Politicians aid industry in dirty war over sugar tax
For over 18 months, the sugar and beverage industries have had the help of politicians to wage war against a proposed tax on sugary drinks in a microcosm of all that is rotten in this country. But the fight is not yet over.
Komape family refused a pauper’s burial for their son
LIMPOPO - Two days after Michael Komape’s death in a school toilet, his family was offered a “pauper’s burial” by the Department of Social Development.
Diabetes awareness kicks into high gear in Alex
ALEXANDRA – The City of Joburg has embarked on a diabetes awareness campaign in an effort to educate residents of the large township on the dangers of the illness, now ranked the second cause of natural deaths after TB.
Industry threatens MP over sugar tax
The chairperson of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance revealed in the National Assembly yesterday that he had received threats from industry-linked people to drop the tax on sugary drinks.
KZN hospitals battling to recover from storms
Kwa-Zulu Natal – The EThekwini District is still battling to recover after the massive thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rains that hit the area in October resulting in eight deaths, many people injured and bad damage to 60 hospital wards.
SA can protect sex workers from HIV – Minister
South Africa does not need to wait for laws to decriminalise sex workers before protecting this sector from HIV, according to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.
Relief for hospice after Health-e publishes their plight
The critical care work done by the Alexandra Hospice will no longer be disrupted by the frequent power cuts experienced in the area thanks to the donation of blankets and a generator from African Bank.
No end in sight for TB
South Africa is one of seven countries responsible for the majority of the world’s tuberculosis (TB) burden, according to the 2017 Global TB Report published last month. The goal, set by the World Health Assembly, to effectively end TB by 2035 will not be met unless the country meets its own targets.
Cold front has emergency services on standby
As the South African Weather Service has announced that there will be a cold front moving across Johannesburg in the days leading towards the weekend, the City of Johannesburg has urged residents to be cautious.
Komape trial re-opens wounds for his family
LIMPOPO - When Lydia Komape (27) even hears the name ‘Michael’ she experiences a surge of anger and sadness as it reminds her of her little brother who died at school when the pit toilet he was using collapsed, causing him to drown in faeces.
Jay Naidoo: Responding to the haters
Following the story about the Earthrise Trust assisting people in Naledi Village in the eastern Free State, there were a lot of negative comments on social media. JAY NAIDOO reponds
Citizens take to the streets on World Diabetes Day
The Healthy Living Alliance (Heala) took to the Rosebank streets on Tuesday, using World Diabetes Day as a significant time to protest against sugary drinks outside Coca-Cola’s new local headquarters.
Family sues over poor sanitation following son’s death
LIMPOPO – More than a hundred residents gathered outside the Polokwane High Court on Monday morning to show their support of the family of six-year-old Michael Komape who are suing the Department of Education for the poor sanitation which lead to his death in 2014.