#LockdownSA: Day 1 sees panic-buying in Daveyton
On the first day of the national lockdown, a frustrated Daveyton resident laments that the government’s plans aren’t well implemented.
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SA’s TB research yields ‘exciting results’
South Africa’s long-standing position as a country with high numbers of TB infections continues to worry, especially in light of Covid-19’s spread — but the country has some of the world’s top TB researchers, say experts.
#LockDownSA: In two minutes, here’s what you need know about the 21 day lockdown
As South Africa undergoes a 21-day lockdown, here's what you need to know.
#CoronaVirusSA: ECD closures a headache for working parents
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#CoronaVirusSA: Flu and Covid-19 — what’s the difference?
Globally, and in South Africa, the number of Covid-19 infections are increasing at an alarming rate. We spoke to a medical epidemiologist, who clears up fact from fiction about the virus’ symptoms, and if you should get tested
#WorldTBDay: One man’s long — but victorious — battle against TB
At 13, most boys dream of becoming football stars, musicians or famous actors but Thabo Pelesane discovered that he had pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in 1989 while he was still at Itirele Primary School in Jouberton near Klerksdorp.
#WorldTBDay: TB meds, a bitter pill for children and parents to swallow
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#LockdownSA: Ramaphosa announces SA lockdown to curb Covid-19 spread
The 21-day national lockdown will see only essential personnel working, with everyone else staying at home.
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Despite calls from the Presidency to limit social interaction — following social distancing protocols — Limpopo residents continue to gather en masse.
Woman loses baby after four days of labour at South Rand Hospital
A grieving woman questions why hospital staff refused to perform a caesarean section despite her pleas.
#WorldDownSyndromeDay: ‘Love your child unconditionally and take it one day at a time’
Parents speak out about their journeys in caring for a child with Down syndrome — as joyful and frustrating as it is.
#CoronaVirusSA: ‘We practise proper hygiene using the limited water we have’
With one positive case of the virus recorded so far in Limpopo, rural communities without adequate water supply remain vulnerable to a potential outbreak in the province.
#CoronaVirusSA: ‘Government has a plan for townships and rural areas’
With the growing number of people with Covid-19 in the country, the National Department of Health says their top priorities are underprivileged communities and rural areas.
#CoronavirusSA: What does the virus mean for employed people?
The rights of workers need to be a priority, as South Africa puts measures in place to stop the spread of Covid-19, says labour law expert.