Financial problems hits Gauteng Health Department
Telephone lines to the Gauteng Health Department’s Head Office have been cut because Telkom has not been paid.
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‘Refurbished’ Jeppe Clinic is still closed
Jeppe Clinic – the government health facility shut down by the Gauteng Department of Health over Easter due to shoddy conditions – will not be re-opening next month as was promised.
Community calls for university of agriculture
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Township hospice eases burden on state health sector
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, in a recent radio interview, said medical advancements in the fight against HIV was resulting in fewer deaths attributed to the virus.
Municipality refuses to rebuild demolished houses
EASTERN CAPE - The Ingquza Hill Local Municipality is fighting a second high court order instructing it to build new houses for more than 150 residents at New Rest in Lusikisiki.
Centre helps rural grannies to stay healthy
LIMPOPO – Over 100 elderly women in rural Limpopo are being well looked after – given healthy food, regular health checks, good exercise and even education classes – thanks to the efforts of a single old age home.
Psychologists visit school where 9-year old committed suicide
A team of psychologists will today (Monday 4 September) be visiting the Khulamlambo Primary School in Mpumalanga after a 9-year-old pupil committed suicide at the school on Friday.
‘Prophet’ pleads not guilty to raping girls
Limpopo - Pastor Confidence Monyela (32) from Mariveni village near Nkowankowa outside Tzaneen, on trial for raping four young girls during prayer sessions, has pleaded not guilty to five charges of rape and one charge of sexual assault.
Former domestic abuse victim empowers women in similar situations
After 25 years of being in an abusive relationship, mother-of-three Stephanie Williams* is lucky to have walked away alive with just a bullet lodged in her head.
Childhood cancer not a priority
As South Africa is celebrating women’s month, Reach For a Dream organisation is celebrating women who are making difference in South African medicine and making a difference in the lives of children with cancer.
R500 million irregular security contracts extended at Gauteng hospitals
Security contracts for Gauteng hospitals costing more than R500-million have been extended for almost a year despite the fact that they were irregularly awarded.
Elim Hospital doctor arrested for dealing in illegal drugs
LIMPOPO – A 35-year-old doctor based at Elim Hospital is set to appear on court on August 1 when he will face charges of drug dealing after he was arrested during a tactical sting operation by police.
Thirsty Vhembe villagers get fresh water
LIMPOPO - As water supply continues to be a challenge for most residents of rural Vhembe, the district municipality has spent R8-million on two water tankers and six cranes for the area.
Calls to boycott SAB’s beer for Africa campaign
The South African Breweries together with Stop Hunger Now SA has launched a Beer for Africa eight pack in order to feed hungry students across the continent.
Union suspends lab strike while negotiations continue
On day five of their strike against the National Health Laboratory Service, Nehawu (National Health, Education and Allied Workers Union) decided to suspend their action.