Limpopo youngsters ready to line up for COVID-19 jab
Youngsters from Limpopo say they are ready to line up for the jab as government opens its COVID-19 vaccination rollout to individuals aged between 18 to 34.
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Mpumalanga NPO dishes out dignity packs to schoolgirls
In celebration of Women’s Month, NPO Tsa Semzini decided to return to the communities its members hail from to donate dignity packs consisting of feminine hygiene products to 1 000 schoolgirls.
Mbatha murder: Family demand justice for their beloved Sam
The family of Sam Junior Mbatha has called on the public and friends of the LGBTQI community for support as the main suspect in their son's murder prepares to appear in court next week. They also hope justice will prevail not only for their son, but for all those killed based on their sexuality.
Kagiso Trust comes to rescue of children living with autism
The Kagiso Trust has come to the aid of children living with autism who were left stranded when their old school, the Blaize Academy for Autism and Children with Learning Barriers in Bloemfontein, closed down almost a year ago.
COVID-19 vaccines form ‘protective bubble’ during pregnancy
Doctors have confirmed that it is safe for both a mother and unborn child to get COVID-19 vaccines due to shared antibodies during pregnancy and beyond through breastmilk.
Fertility: Study debunks fears over COVID-19 vaccines’ effects
Despite a lot of misinformation doing the rounds on social media regarding the alleged harmful effects of COVID-19 vaccines on women’s fertility, as new study concluded that the jab poses no risk to pregnant women or to those trying to conceive.
Gender-based violence: ‘Time to call out our brothers, friends’
Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the many tragic sideshows playing out in the background as the COVID-19 pandemic takes center stage.
Ambulance services: Free State community up in arms
The department of Health in the Free State has denied reports that certain areas are given preferential treatment within the Metsimaholo municipality when it comes to the availability of ambulance services.
#WomensMonth: Book helps parents, kids navigate adolescence
Social worker Joey Dlamini has written a book to guide kids and parents through the awkward teenage years, and believes that – with the right encouragement – children can grow up to meet their full potential.
Limpopo women: ‘Entrepreneurship best way to beat poverty’
Despite South Africa’s small business sector being hard hit by COVID-19 restrictions, women in Limpopo still believe that entrepreneurship is the most effective way to beat unemployment and poverty.
Albinism: Young woman ready be an ‘ambassador for change’
A young lesbian woman living with albinism has decided to kick stereotypes in the face and take on the world as she tackles various endeavours.
Healthcare workers: “We are living in the shadows of death”
It’s been over a year since COVID-19 first hit South Africa. Since then, many people have been living in constant fear and many have lost loved ones. Frontline healthcare workers had no choice but to face their fears if they were to keep doing the life-saving work they were trained for. Amy Green, for Spotlight and Health-e News, and colleagues explore the emotional toll that South Africa’s third wave of COVID-19 is taking on healthcare workers.
PrEP: Free State govt spreads message in bid to curb HIV
The Free State government is holding roadshows to educate people about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) as a means to prevent HIV infection from sexual contact, especially HIV negative people at risk of contracting the virus from their partners.
HIV, TB linked to increased risk of in-hospital COVID-19 deaths
While the world works together in fighting COVID-19, South Africa is battling its own epidemic on the sidelines - a combination of HIV and TB.
Reclaimers yearn for formal recognition from government
The thousands of reclaimers who work across South Africa are credited with removing 80%-90% of the post-consumer products from urban and suburban spaces, yet they are still not recognised as formal employees by government.