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VIDEO: Tech tool for rape survivors

Gender Based Violence, Health, Multimedia, Women's Health

The level of rape in South Africa is comparable to a war zone. Health-e's Izwi Lami campaign allows survivors to share their voices, access counseling services and campaign for change, all through a free SMS conversation.

kimharrisberg
October 5, 2017

VIDEO: Surviving Sexual Violence

Multimedia, News

Naeemah is a survivor of sexual violence. This is her story of fighting back.

kimharrisberg
July 10, 2017

Bad diet complicates obese granny’s health

Health, News, Our Health

Three meals a day of pap smothered in fish oil or butter have resulted in 61-year-old grandmother gaining so much weight that she is now bed-ridden.

Bontle Motsoeneng
February 14, 2017

No closure after mom’s mysterious hospital death

News

When Sammy Sappie went to visit his mother in Pholosong Hospital a few hours after she was admitted, he found her dead in the bed with the nurses on duty seemingly unaware that she had passed away.

thabo-molelekwa
February 3, 2017

Empty promises leave residents thirsty

Determinants Of Health, Health, News, Our Health

Residents of KaBokweni township situated just outside of Nelspruit have gone without an adequate fresh water supply for several months and their ongoing protests have fallen on deaf ears.

cynthiamaseko
January 31, 2017

Filth & neglect at ‘once respected hospital’

News, Our Health

Once a well-respected hospital, Elim Hospital in Limpopo is now filthy, patients are left naked due to a shortage of theatre gowns, staff are afraid to speak out and sick people are being neglected.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 27, 2017

Disabled man denied education and healthcare

Health, Mental Health, News, Our Health

The Limpopo Department of Social Development is set to intervene and help a 25-year-old mentally and physically disabled man who has been denied his education and health care.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 26, 2017

A nurse drives school shoe campaign

News, Our Health

LIMPOPO-As the school year kicks off and many pupils from rural Limpopo go barefoot, one compassionate professional nurse has started a drive to donate shoes to those in need.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 25, 2017

Minister says no ban on doctors’ appointments

News, Our Health

The Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, has poured cold water on reports that government is failing to place doctors and pharmacists in the public service.

Masutane
January 24, 2017

Vhembe residents warned not to swim in rivers

News

LIMPOPO - The death of a young boy from rural Vhembe who drowned in a river after deciding to swim in order to cool down as sparked official warnings from the Limpopo Department of Health, urging people not to swim in local rivers.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 23, 2017

Fake doctor arrested

News, Our Health, Women's Health

FREE STATE – An intelligence operation between Crime intelligence and the Free State Hawks has led to the arrest of a man accused of performing illegal abortions.

Bontle Motsoeneng
January 20, 2017

Domestic violence blamed on unemployment

Gender Based Violence, News

Orange Farm - High levels of unemployment, poverty and HIV prevalence in Orange Farm township, south-west of Johannesburg, are contributing to increasing levels of domestic violence in the area.

LindiweMsibi
January 19, 2017

Top honours for visually impaired matrics

Health, News

Despite having attended classes in dilapidated buildings, the disabled pupils of Rivoni School for the Blind in rural Limpopo have managed to pass their matric with flying colours.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 18, 2017

Shelter offers abused women second chances

Gender Based Violence, News, Our Health

LIMPOPO - The Ekuphumleni Restoration Home (popularly known as Thy Rest) is a shelter that is giving hope and offering second chances to women who are victims of sexual abuse, domestic abuse, rape, human trafficking and incest.