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.
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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.
Rural granny shares her healthy life secrets
LIMPOPO - Taking her medication correctly, regular exercise and healthy eating are the secrets to a good life according to Meriam Makhaya (70).
Lab service workers strike enters day 5
Laboratories at public health facilities around the country remain closed as a national strike, which began last Wednesday, continues.
Suspect in court for Alex siblings murder
A man, alleged to have shot dead two siblings in Alexandra will appear before the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court today to face charges relating to the double murder that shocked the township.
HEALA working hard to keep South Africans healthy
With diabetes recently identified as the number one killer of South African women and the second in men, the Healthy Living Alliance (Heala) has embarked on efforts to educate people on the dangers of the disease.
Lab employees embark on a nationwide strike
About 5000 workers from the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) around the country are set to go on strike on Wednesday – action that some warn could be averted.
Water project to benefit some EC communities
EASTERN CAPE: Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Pamela Tshwete has launched the Ntontela Tembukazi water supply project at kwaNgcoya village in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape – bringing fresh water to rural villagers who have had no real supply.
Too few ambulances to service Gauteng patients properly
While Gauteng currently has too few ambulances to service the province properly, at any one time about 100 of these vehicles are not operational for “various reasons”.
Liquor board fights alcohol abuse in rural Eastern Cape
In its efforts to reduce alcohol abuse among young people, the Eastern Cape Liquor Board has been hosting sports tournaments in different parts of the province.