Organ donations, transplants stifled by COVID-19
South Africans are urged to become organ donors and give someone the gift of life, as COVID-19 continues to severely impact organ donations and transplant activity.
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#WomensMonth: Young nurse vows to be a game changer
Nursing wasn’t her first choice but the profession soon won Ntombiyethu Mtambo over and the young nurse hasn’t looked back. She realised that helping people is a God-given gift and believes her passion will help make a difference in years to come.
Limpopo sewage spilling over as councillors turn a blind eye
While residents in Limpopo live in a nightmare of overflowing sewage and no running water, ANC councillors have been accused of being too busy bickering instead of attending to infrastructure issues plaguing Mahwelereng.
Free State schools: Makgoe losing sleep over COVID-19 cases
Free State Health MEC, Tate Makgoe, has expressed his concern at the rising number of COVID-19 cases in several schools and has urged learners to exercise extreme caution as the virus continues to batter the province.
Mpumalanga bikers drive COVID-19 vaccine message
A group of bikers in Mpumalanga have joined forces with the province’s health department to encourage people to get the COVID-19 jab.
St Mary’s Hospital urges patients to resume chronic treatment
Patients can resume their chronic treatment after the St Mary’s Hospital in Mariannhill in KwaZulu-Natal announced that a letter confirming their unemployed status is required in order to qualify for free medication.
TB expert Dr Norbert Ndjeka receives recognition for his work
Last month the National Department of Health’s Director of Drug-resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB), Dr Norbert Ndjeka, received an honorary doctorate from the University of Cape Town for his work in the field of DR-TB treatment.
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.
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.