Traditional leaders urged to help fight rural poverty
A youth centre founded by a traditional leader outside Tzaneen is driving development in the region. The presidency says it could be a model for other traditional leaders.
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Time for rebirth says Ramaphosa as country struggles to deal with Covid-19
Amid the pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa used his annual State of the Nation Address to announce more Covid-19 vaccines and the extension of the R350 relief grant.
This young man wants you to know that diabetes is not an older person’s disease
Diagnosed in his 20s, Philasande Zungu quickly had to come to terms with living with diabetes. The initial shock has turned into a determination to educate others.
This South African NPO wants children living with Down syndrome to be first in line for the COVID-19 vaccine
Down Syndrome South Africa said people with Down syndrome should be prioritised in the national COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The organisation said people with Down syndrome are more vulnerable to contracting the disease, and have struggled under the pandemic regulations.
There are lessons from HIV on how to effectively respond to Covid-19 and beyond, says UNAIDS
The response to Covid-19 can learn much from how countries in southern Africa handled the HIV pandemic. A new report by UNAIDS says the coronavirus pandemic is a chance to reimagine health systems.
The threat of crime is a daily reality for community health workers
Community health workers in South Africa face significant dangers while performing their duties in high-crime areas.
The terror of being pregnant in the time of Covid-19
“I feel worried and scared. Most of the time I wonder what will happen if I get infected with Covid-19 and get not cured, what will happen to my child?” says a pregnant Pontsho Moloi.
The search for a Covid-19 vaccine a global effort, says WHO
Scientists around the world are searching for a Covid-19 vaccine, with countries representing 70% of the world’s population signed up, says WHO.
The heart of the matter: COVID-19 is far more dangerous
A study has revealed that COVID-19 infection is more likely to cause cardiac arrest or heart problems – as opposed to vaccinations. The study, triggered by reports of numerous suspected cases of myocarditis and pericarditis following vaccination, was conducted in…
The Covid-19 pandemic overshadows the elderly’s day of celebrations
1 October is International Day for Older Persons. The Covid-19 pandemic has not only muted celebrations, it has highlighted the vulnerability of the elderly.
The Covid-19 pandemic has made women more vulnerable to violence, but also shown their resilience on the frontlines
On International Women’s day, Limpopo MEC for Social Development Nkakareng Rakgoale lamented how vulnerable the pandemic has made women. She also commended the women who have been at the forefront of the crisis.
Tembisa residents concerned over rising Covid-19 cases
The township is one of the coronavirus hotspot areas in the City of Ekurhuleni.
TB deaths could rise if Covid-19 continues to disrupt health services, WHO report finds
The WHO report shows that TB deaths could increase if diagnosis and treatment are disrupted for three consecutive months. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced governments to divert resources away from TB.
Switch to J&J vaccine creates sourcing challenge
The new variant of the coronavirus has upended government plans to start vaccinating health care workers. While the health ministry has switched from the AstraZeneca to the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, supply of doses is a challenge.
Stricter lock down possible as new Covid-19 strain upends hospital plans
The number of Covid-19 cases surged in South Africa on the eve of Christmas with officials now warning a tougher shutdown is on the cards.