NORTHERN CAPE – Nine-year old Tshepi* weighs 68,9kg and wears size 42 clothes. Her parents, concerned that she has also already started getting her periods, are worried that if she continues to gain weight she will not be able to enjoy her childhood.
Disabled students at universities around the country, whose special needs are not adequately accommodated, could end up dropping out.
LIMPOPO - Raped at the age of 23 by her uncle in 2015, partially-sighted Tebogo Nkwana (26) was told to keep quiet about the ordeal to protect the family.
Free State - A group of women have got together to help finance a centre to feed the elderly in parts of Bloemfontein.
Gogos in Mpheni Village say they suffer from sore joints and chronic illnesses because they don’t get enough exercise or do enough hobbies. But days of sitting at home drinking traditional beer are over after football for the elderly in the village was launched.
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has confirmed that it has put control measures in place to curb the spread of foot and mouth disease in Limpopo.
Early childhood development will greatly benefit the country. This is according to Limpopo Department of Social Development MEC Mapula Mokaba-Phukwana, who says ECD helps to promote the development of children’s social skills, intelligence, language and creativity.
“Did you plan your funeral? Because you are going to die.” These were the strong words of a nurse when she discovered that patient Busiswa Booi* (22) was eating clay and soil while she was pregnant.
Young adults with learning disabilities or physical challenges - often ridiculed and shamed – are the focus of a Tembisa training centre developed to address their specific needs.
Mpumalanga - When Thabo Ngobeni was circumcised a few years ago he thought he could stop using condoms because he was now protected against HIV.
An NGO that has helped scores of domestic violence victims for almost two decades faces an uncertain future after the Limpopo Public Works Department evicted it for failing to pay rent.
Gogos from Tembisa have taken charge of their health by joining a fitness club. The Bophelong Fitness Club provides free fitness training sessions for women who want to keep healthy during their golden years.
The community of Tembisa has been urged to offer its support to senior citizens. This call was made by Cornelia Mbuqe, centre manager of the Tembisa Old Age Home in Ekurhuleni, which accommodates 32 pensioners at its facility.
This mother was allegedly turned away when she took her ailing baby to their local clinic.
MPUMALANGA – Operations on 50 blind elderly persons at KwaMhlanga Hospital have been mostly successful, with 49 of the patients having had their eyesight fully restored.
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