Northern Cape heat wave claims at least 17
As Gauteng and Limpopo brave another heat wave, the Northern Cape's Tshwaragano District Hospital has reported 17 deaths from the recent heat wave that sent temperatures soaring.
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What’s for lunch?
Junk food and sugary drinks are fuelling obesity epidemics among school kids worldwide, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Packed lunches can help kids stave off extra pounds but only about half of South African school kids take lunch to school, many parents may be wondering what’s for lunch.
Nelspruit township goes weeks without water
As the country continues to weather a severe drought, parts of Nelspruit's KaBokweni townships have been without water for three weeks after government departments scramble to secure the water supplies of Themba Hospital and the local clinic.
Limpopo patients bemoan doctor, ambulance shortages
Months after Ha-Mashau residents in Limpopo watched a man die as he waited for an ambulance for more than three hours, the community of more than 15,000 says their cries for a dedicated ambulance for the area continue to go unheard.
Children back at school after desk delivery
About a week after parents pulled children from a Limpopo secondary school to protest a lack of desks, kids are back at school but about 70 percent of children in need of desks are still going without.
School receives counselling after pupil allegedly killed by friend
Maniini Junior and Senior Primary School pupils are receiving counselling following the shooting death of a classmate who was allegedly shot by a fellow student.
Taverns flourish as drinking legislation stalls
Alcohol remains a killer on the country's roads, and despite government proposals to curb drinking holes, taverns continue to flourish.
Former pupil comes home to save primary school
Johannesburg web developer Mulalo Simeti grew up in rural Limpopo, but when she heard reports that her local primary school was collapsing, she headed home to get to work.
Limpopo reports rash of malaria cases
Several malaria cases are being reported in northern Limpopo daily, according to Limpopo Department of Health Spokesperson Mack Lesufi.
Free State residents go thirsty as dam dries up
For thirsty Qwaqwa residents in the Free State, their next drink of water may be more likely to come on wheels instead of from the tap as reservoir water levels run low.
Tackling childhood obesity a family affair
About half of South African adults are obese. The tide of obesity washing over our shores has spared our children and reversing it has to be a family affair, say dieticians.
Stigma: It’s not just about HIV anymore
When Gloria Shiba got sick, she refused to believe she could be at risk of tuberculosis (TB). Now, her mother says she believes Shiba's decision to keep her illness hidden may have cost Shiba her life – it may also reflect a new kind of stigma.
Jubilee District Hospital celebrates 60 years
Gauteng's Jubilee District Hospital recently marked six decades of community service north of Pretoria.
The children who may never sit for their matric exams
As parents and students nationwide celebrate – or bemoan – yesterday’s matric results, education remains out of reach for more than half-a-million children living with disabilities who may never get the chance to write their matric exams.
Added benefits to ‘the snip’
Medical male circumcision campaigns have an added bonus, say HIV activists who add that as more and more men line up for “the snip”– more men are learning their HIV statuses.