Stories From The Ground: Teen mum juggling school and a baby set to write matric finalsÂ
Despite the challenges, Karabo returned to school with the support of her family and friends. She returned to school shortly after giving birth.
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Free State families angered by Bloemfontein mortuary closure
This comes after the Bloemfontein facility was closed due to severe infrastructure issues, including electrical, sewer, and ventilation problems.
Stories From The Ground: Nurses at Zithulele Hospital forced to use one needle for the whole ward
Once known for its excellence, the hospital has faced significant deterioration. Basic medical supplies such as needles, gauze, and diapers have become scarce, forcing nurses to improvise in dangerous ways.
Teen Pregnancy Event Highlights Gaps in Sexual Health Services for Youth
The rise in teenage pregnancies in South Africa underscores the challenges faced by adolescent mothers and the gaps in sexual and reproductive health services.
Trying to lose weight? Here’s why your genetics could be just as important as your exercise regime
Weight loss is a complicated process. There are so many factors involved including your diet, how much sleep you get each night and the kind of exercise you do.
NMU Masters student to represent South Africa at global science communication competitionÂ
Her research involves using traditional medicinal plants to create tiny particles that can be added to hospital air systems to kill harmful germs.
KZN girl with rare skin condition robbed of a ‘normal’ lifeÂ
Due to the discomfort and stigma associated with her condition, Phenyane has never attended school.
Emalahleni grandpa denied care by two hospitals
His granddaughter says they were turned away because he wasn't on any medication, despite his dangerously high blood pressure. His condition worsened, and he developed severe wounds on his legs.
Rural hospital in shambles while department spends half a million for CEO’s hotel stayÂ
According to staff the hospital faces severe shortages of water, equipment, linen, and food for patients.
Stories from the ground: A mother’s journey towards beating breast cancer
Ntomboxolo Makoba-Somdaka, a 41-year-old breast cancer survivor, shares her journey of battling and defeating aggressive breast cancer.
Old Age Home Hell Hole To Be Shut Down Â
The facility had been operating illegally for years, with its registration denied due to non-compliance.
Early schooling protects children from violence, abuse and malnutritionÂ
Starting school at an early age can play a crucial role in protecting children from a range of adversities including abuse, childhood illnesses, malnutrition, and neglect.
Conditions at Limpopo old age home highlight plight of the elderly
Communities need to report these issues and support the systems that exist for older persons.
Old age home a hell hole for the elderly in Limpopo villageÂ
The Limpopo Social Development Department is investigating the centre, with plans to relocate patients to safer facilities.
Stories from the ground: Families outraged by inhumane conditions at Vutlhari Old Age Home
From the outside the centre looked like an abandoned house, the paint was peeling off from the walls, some windows were broken and the roof was damaged.