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Women in South Africa often have to deal with obstetric violence.

News

The dark side of birth – obstetric violence is a form of GBV

December 28, 2021

Chef Nzimande gives advice on how to fight the dreaded Christmas bulge.

News

Fight the Christmas bulge: Chef Nzimande shares her thoughts

December 24, 2021

Water shortages causing Mangaung clinics to run dry.

News

Water shortages: Mangaung clinics running dry

December 23, 2021

News

Misuse of Antimicrobials poses a serious public health threat

December 22, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination now more important than ever

News

Vaccination is now more important than ever

December 21, 2021

How to keep your child safe from drowning this summer.

Children's Health

Drowning: Tips to keep your child safe this festive season

December 20, 2021

Baby Karien desperately needs a life-saving blood stem cell transplant.

News

Stem cell donors: Baby Karien and others need your help

December 17, 2021

Holidaymakers urged to make COVID-19 vaccination pit stop.

News

Holidaymakers urged to make COVID-19 vaccine pit stop

December 16, 2021

The Tshilidzini Hospital in the Vhembe district in Limpopo remains in wreck and ruin despite promises to renovate it.

News

Tshilidzini Hospital: Still in wreck and ruin almost a decade later

December 15, 2021

Pfizer vaccine efficacy lower against omicron

News

Discovery study finds Pfizer vaccine lowers risk of hospitalisation

December 15, 2021

Covid-19

Free State clinics grind to a halt as COVID-19 grips province

December 14, 2021

Eastern Cape hospitals are running out of food.

EC Health Crisis

EC hospitals: Legal claims guzzle food budgets

December 14, 2021

Young people smoking cannabis face poorer educational outcomes

Alcohol & Drugs

Cannabis: Smokers face poorer educational outcomes

December 14, 2021

The majority of sexual harrassment incidents aren't reported in the workplace.

News

Sexual harassment looms large in the office

December 10, 2021

Gender Based Violence

Kekana urges everyone to be accountable for GBV

December 9, 2021

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