Too few taps in Goutrou
Residents of Goutrou, the newest and largest informal settlement in Victoria West, is home to more than 450 households.
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Pensioners unite against robbers
A group of pensioners from Nomvalo Village in the OR Tambo district are sticking together to help overcome the incidents of robberies that they experience on pension payday.
Health workers discuss “new sex culture”
Bethlehem – Community based organisations in Bethlehem and surrounding areas held a one-day discussion on the Multiple Concurrent Partners (MCP) at Mphohadi Clinic.
Denial is a killer
Ayanda Madikizela* lives in the Ngobozana Administration Area in Lusikisiki. She explains why she believes denial and silence are dangerous.
Orphanage get books, toys and TV
An orphanage in Umgungundlovu District benefited greatly on Mandela Day earlier this year when various organisations gave them gifts.
I’ve stopped hitting the woman I love
Vuyolwethu Samuel Shongwe is a 29-year old father of two girls and a husband. He and his family are from Gauteng but have been living around Nelspruit for two years. He tells about his history of violence against women:
Two men charged with rape and murder of grandmother
MUTALE – Two men have been arrested for allegedly raping and killing 81-year old Nyawasedza Maliavusa on 10 August at Dzimauli, Phimbida.
New private hospital for Soshanguve
Construction of a state-of-the-art, 100-bed private hospital has begun in Soshanguve. The project started in March 2013 and the hospital is to completed in 2014.
Man arrested for Matangari killing
Police in Mutale have arrested a twenty-one year old man for the murder of Tshinakaho Khorommbi. Khorommbi’s murder caused unrest because community members were accusing her employer of killing her for muti.
Dangerous field cleared for park
Bushes in Soshanguve Block M, in which criminals and nyaope addicts hide, are being cleared by the municipality to develop a recreational park for the community.
“Rage almost killed me”
Zanele Mhlanga* , 31, from Ermelo in the Gert Sibande district is a mother of three, has been married for nine years and is a business owner. She was diagnosed with HIV two-and-a-half years ago, and believes she was infected by her husband. She tells her story.
Insufficient sanitation for Ehashahasheni residents
In the informal settlement Ehashahasheni (also known as Flukplaas) in Ekurhuleni on the East Rand of Joburg, around 500 households share two water taps and 16 bucket toilets.
Donation helps deaf girl stay at school
Orkney – Hearing-impaired four-year old Phatsimo Ntlhane will be able to carry on attending the special school Eduplex in Pretoria after receiving a huge donation to cover school fees.
Living with Diabetes
Ben Mokgoko of Soshanguve, who is an employee of Medunsa, has Diabetes Type 2. It’s been six years since Mokgoko was diagnosed with the disease and he has learnt to manage it.
No parole for sexual offenders, says premier
People who have been convicted of sexual related offences must serve full terms of their sentences without parole.