Keeping fit rejuvenates Alex senior citizens
When the 73-year-old Justice Peteke of Riverpark in Alexandra decided to join a group of grannies in an exercise programme, he did it in an effort to improve his quality of life.
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My lifestyle has kept me healthy says woman (96)
Mmakoloi Mokoena, a 96-year old resident from Clarens in the Free State, says she says she owes her long life and good health to a healthy lifestyle and good food.
Happy Christmas for a centre that faced closure
After a bleak Christmas last year, children at the Ha-Mashau Drop-in Centre in Limpopo are set to have a festive season after the centre received funds from the Department of Social Development in the province.
Thulamela Mayor to prioritise water supply in Vhembe
As Limpopo residents continue to battle water challenges due to the continuous drought, the new Thulamela Mayor, Avhashoni Tshifhango, said he is going to prioritise water supply to all the villages which fall under his municipality.
New hospital planned for Mpumalanga
About R569 million has been budgeted for a brand new state-of-the art hospital for the Bethal community, which falls under the Govan Mbeki municipal district in Mpumalanga.
Soweto health club making a difference
What started out as a small health group for five Soweto senior citizens just four years ago has grown to into a massive health club with 349 active members and a proud track record of improved overall health.
Boreholes dry up in Limpopo
Residents of rural Limpopo, hard hit by persisting drought conditions, are now seeing boreholes in the area drying up as they continue to wait for rain.
Women use hydroponics to fight hunger
The Joburg Municipality has decided to fight hunger by launching an ambitious rooftop food gardening programme to be run by unemployed women from the inner city.
Mom bans junk after 5-year-old son hits 45kg
A mother, upset about her five-year-old son having become extremely overweight, has managed to resolve the situation by seeking help from a counsellor and dietician.
Mom sent big hospital bill for botched op
Limpopo – A young mother who suffered pain and bleeding for months after she was badly stitched after giving birth, and who was helped only after the Health Department intervened, has now received a bill for R11 000.
The challenges of a child born without gender
A Northern Cape mother who gave birth to a child with genitals that are not typically female or male is raising her child to choose his own identity and life path, despite the difficulties and challenges they encounter.
30 wheelchairs given to disabled patients at Tintswalo Hospital
MPUMALANGA - As a celebration of national disability rights awareness month, commemorated from the November 3 to December 3 annually, 30 wheelchairs have been handed over to disabled people in the province.
New sport Goalball takes off in Vhembe
Goalball – a sport designed specifically for blind athletes but attracts sighted players too – has proved to be unexpectedly popular in rural Vhembe, Limpopo, drawing a large crowd to the area’s first ever Goalball Tournament.
Help for young mother after four-month public hospital ordeal
LIMPOPO - After four months battling to recover from childbirth due to ongoing bleeding caused by failed efforts by nurses to stich her properly after giving birth, a young Limpopo mother has finally been helped.
Community Health Workers protest for better working conditions
Community health care workers, unhappy about how they are treated by the Gauteng Department of Health, took to the streets on Tuesday and marched to the department’s offices to raise their concerns.