Woman tries to steal newborn smuggled in bag
MPUMALANGA – A 19-year-old woman who arrived at Tonga Hospital in Nkomazi, pretending to be in labour was caught in the early hours of Saturday morning trying to leave with a newborn.
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Hungry learners rely on a school feeding scheme
LIMPOPO - For 15 year-old orphan Sidwell Mathebula, a Grade 8 learner at Makovongo High School in KaMakoxa Village in the Giyani Mopani District, school is the only place where he is guaranteed any food.
Why sharing HIV treatment is dangerous
MPUMALANGA - When Philip Madonsela’s HIV positive partner Duduzile Gumede defaulted on her antiretroviral treatment he was surprised to discover that she stopped collecting her medication from the clinic because she was taking their daughter’s treatment.
ARVs to be available through special ATMs
Access to treatment will be now be made easier for people living with HIV/AIDS as they will now be able to collect their medicine at shopping malls thanks to the introduction of specials ATM machines.
Special needs girls get free sanitary pads
Girls from poor families in the Tzaneen area have received donations of sanitary towels and will now be able to go to school when they have their periods.
Charter calls for safety of women using taxis
JOHANNESBURG - The recent upsurge in violence against women travelling in taxis has sparked calls for the issue to be urgently addressed.
Health services improvement for Lusikisiki
Residents of Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape who have complained about the health services provided by Village Clinic since 2013 will be getting a new clinic in August.
Domestic violence victim’s family fear for their lives
LIMPOPO – The family of a young woman – allegedly murdered by her boyfriend of only a few months ago – believe police have failed them, and now their lives too are in danger.
Plans to upgrade Joburg’s health facilities
Staff shortages at clinics in Alexandra, social workers brought in for extra help and drug rehabilitation centres at some clinics – these are amongst the plans and improvements for state health institutions in Johannesburg.
Essential medicines shortage hit Gauteng
Gauteng hospitals and clinics are not receiving all the vital and essential medicines they need, with the problem being particularly bad on the East Rand.
Rural grannies are fighting old age through football
LIMPOPO – Twice a week a group of 28 grannies gathers at the Tshifulanani Stadium, outside of Thohoyandou, to exercise and play football.
“My family cycle ends with me”
Mpumalanga – The brave mother of an 11-year old daughter has undertaken to ensure that, despite their harrowing experiences and difficulties, her child will not suffer as much as she has.
Psychiatric patients at Joburg Hospital can’t wash
Patients at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) psychiatric ward cannot bath or shower because the water leaks into other wards.
After 18 years, disabled man finally mobile
LIMPOPO - Malili Neluonde (21) of Tswinga village, outside of Thohoyandou, who was born unable to walk, was recently given his very first wheelchair.
Abusive relationship forces woman into sex work
For many women around Africa, coming to Johannesburg is a dream. But when they try and live it out, their experience of the City of Gold often turns into a nightmare.