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‘Differently-Abled Mpho’ navigates his way through life unperturbed

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Disability is no reason for people to give up on their dreams, according to 27-year-old Mpho Mathabi, who is differently-abled and was born without arms and has recently written a book about overcoming obstacles and challenges.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
July 12, 2021

Desperate times: Dealers peddle Ivermectin as COVID-19 continues to rip through South Africa

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As the third wave continues to batter South Africa, and government’s vaccine rollout remains slow, many are turning to illicit sources to obtain ivermectin, which is popularly considered as a miracle cure, despite evidence to the contrary.

LililtaG
July 11, 2021

Concern that Limpopo hospitals are a source of infection: COVID-19

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Parties and gatherings have always been regarded as one of the main sources for COVID-19 infections. But with hospital admissions picking up at a rapid rate in Limpopo, it is believed that health facilities are doing considerable damage too.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
July 9, 2021

Long COVID: No quick fix as survivors struggle to return to normal

Health, News

We’ve been living with COVID-19 for almost a year and a half, and yet there are still so many unknowns about this virus. For those who have experienced it firsthand and recovered, the mystery is even greater as they give us a glimpse of what it’s been like to deal with the aftermath living with long COVID symptoms.

LililtaG
July 9, 2021

KZN Health MEC urges senior citizens to get the jab

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In a bid to encourage vaccination among senior citizens, the KZN provincial government is urging the elderly to present themselves without registering at vaccination sites, as many senior citizens have expressed fear about ID fraud and frustration at a lack…

SandileMbili
July 9, 2021

Circumcisions cut as South Africa focuses on the battle against COVID-19

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Government’s move to direct all medical resources at the fight against COVID-19 has scuppered the hopes of many boys and men across the country who are waiting to undergo circumcision procedures.

Montsho
July 7, 2021

Children and nutrition at South African schools

Civil organisations lay down the law as millions of bellies go unfed

Health, Health Systems, News

Equal Education and the governing bodies of two Limpopo schools want a court to rule that education department officials have not met their constitutional obligations in providing daily meals to all qualifying learners.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
July 7, 2021

The South African Police Service is being vaccinated as of early July 2021

Cele relieved as ‘SAPS family’ joins COVID-19 vaccination queue

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Police minister Bheki Cele put his best foot forward as the COVID-19 vaccination rollout for the South African Police Service (SAPS) kicked off yesterday morning with the safety of all 180 000 members topping his list.

Nompilo Gwala
July 6, 2021

Transgender woman beaten by thugs in South Africa

COVID-19 not the only pandemic ravaging SA

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While the country grapples with COVID-19 and its third wave devastation, there is another outbreak going under the radar. Hate crime and gender-based violence needs serious attention if alarming figures are to be brought under control anytime soon.

EsauDlamini
July 5, 2021

Covid-19 threatens to overwhelm Gauteng hospitals.

#COVID-19 third wave: The cracks are showing as some Gauteng facilities are starting to buckle under pressure

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Short-staffed Gauteng healthcare facilities are scrambling to secure more resources as the number of daily infections continues to climb in the province.

LililtaG
July 3, 2021

Covid-19 and the new Delta variant is causing havoc

Deadly quartet: Four COVID variants doing the rounds in SA

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The Delta variant which is driving South Africa’s current surge in COVID-19 infections has hogged the headlines since acting health minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, confirmed its prevalence in the country last Saturday afternoon. But, there are three other variants still swirling about as South Africans fight to keep this virus at bay.

Nompilo Gwala
July 2, 2021

Confusion about school nutrition programmes and restarting education

NW teachers welcome break as COVID-19 cases soar at schools

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The closing of schools couldn’t have come soon enough in the North West province with more than 2600 teachers testing positive for the virus.

Nthusang Lefafa
June 30, 2021

Mangaung residents raise a stink as sewage problem spills over

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The health of residents living in Botshsbelo is under serious threat and with their concerns falling on deaf ears within the Mangaung municipality, the number of tuberculosis cases are rising and fast.

Molefi Sompane
June 29, 2021

EC health department’s dirty washing hung out to dry in damning report

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The Eastern Cape health department has been plagued by a series of controversies as the province prepares to deal with the looming COVID-19 third wave. Matters have since worsened with the release of a damning report which has left officials scurrying around in an attempt to save face.

Max Matavire
June 29, 2021

In pole position: Here’s what you need to know about the Delta variant driving SA’s surge in COVID-19 cases

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The Delta variant is on the tip of all our tongues as South Africans get to grip with this vicious new strain which has led to the country being placed in an adjusted level 4 lockdown for two weeks starting today.

Faith
June 28, 2021

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