Parents of children in Limpopo, where the source of the listeriosis outbreak was identified, are concerned about their children eating processed meats products when they can't supervise them while at school.
Patients at Tembisa Hospital in Ekurhuleni are complaining that their health is in danger as the hospital is overcrowded making infection control difficult.
The Limpopo Department of Health is on an active campaign to encourage people with suspected malaria to seek treatment as soon as possible.
EASTERN CAPE – A change in approach by the Health Department will see the victims of botched circumcisions performed at initiation schools soon offered surgery to repair the damage done.
Almost two months after many people made their New Year resolutions to eat healthier and exercise more, February 22 is the marking of Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day.
LIMPOPO - The recent rise in drug abuse amongst youth in Vhembe district, and a lack of facilities to assist those who are addicted and wants to quit is the main cause behind high rates of rapes, robberies and school drop-outs.
Despite South Africa’s listeriosis outbreak death toll having topped 100 and confirmed cases numbering well over 800, Joburgers appear not to be concerned about taking precautions against infection.
LIMPOPO – The death of her disabled child caused was so painful for a Limpopo villager that she has established an aid organisation to help other children in need.
MPUMALANGA – After a 6-year-old girl suffered numerous seizures and took unnecessary treatment from local sangomas, she has finally been properly diagnosed with epilepsy and is doing well on treatment.
LIMPOPO - For six children from Mashau village, outside Louis Trichardt, being raised by a single parent who is unemployed means the only decent meals they get are through feeding schemes at school.
Mpumalanga – A late diagnosis of cervical cancer has urged Mpumalanga mother Phumzile Mlombo to urge other women to check regularly for the disease to ensure early diagnosis and a better chance of survival.
An 89-year-old woman from Khujwana Village outside Tzaneen discovered she was the victim of identity theft when she went to draw her pension grant in December, only to be told that she was no longer registered on the system.
An Alexandra woman, who has been providing a place of safety for homeless children, is furious after she was paid only R4 253 in December instead of the R20 000 she believes is owed to her.
The Limpopo Department of Health has issued warnings to the local community to thoroughly wash vegetables before eating them as the Listeriosis outbreak continues to spread across the country with the current national death toll sitting at 67.
Instead of enjoying her old age in comfort, Shongani Mkhize (81) spends her days badly stressed about when her family will next be able to eat again.
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