NGO that restores hope faces uncertainty
An NGO that has helped scores of domestic violence victims for almost two decades faces an uncertain future after the Limpopo Public Works Department evicted it for failing to pay rent.
featured
Read More » NGO that restores hope faces uncertainty
Work out at home for a healthier, fitter you
Vuyo Radebe, an Mthatha-born fitness celebrity, is inspiring people on social media to live a healthy life style.
Disability activist on a drive to get people to walk in her shoes
Masingita Masungu is embarking on an epic journey from Cape Town to Cairo to celebrate Africa’s diversity as she spreads her message: "Walk in my shoes".
It takes more than just prayer to heal people
Doreen Madlalate, an oncology nurse at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital, tells Pontsho Pilane about why she preaches the gospel of health to her fellow churchgoers.
Gogos get fit for a purpose
Gogos from Tembisa have taken charge of their health by joining a fitness club. The Bophelong Fitness Club provides free fitness training sessions for women who want to keep healthy during their golden years.
Old age home seeks community support
The community of Tembisa has been urged to offer its support to senior citizens. This call was made by Cornelia Mbuqe, centre manager of the Tembisa Old Age Home in Ekurhuleni, which accommodates 32 pensioners at its facility.
Clinic accused of sending sick baby away
This mother was allegedly turned away when she took her ailing baby to their local clinic.
How to survive (your family) during the holidays
The Christmas break is seen as a time to spend with loved ones, go on holiday or take some time off work. But for many people, their families could be the source of their anxiety and depression, making the “festive” season, a time of loneliness and sadness.
The war on our minds
South Africa is not at war, yet our rates of violence are similar to war zones. Virtually every child surveyed in Soweto has witnessed extreme violence, which means they have more in common with Palestinian children than our African neighbours – and our mental health is suffering.
How would you tell your child they are HIV-positive?
When having ‘the talk’ is about more than just the ‘birds and bees’.
State patients ditch surgery waiting list thanks to Mediclinic Limpopo
A collaboration between the Limpopo Department of Health and a private hospital has seen many patients waiting for surgery at state facilities receive their operations through a pro bono agreement.
Drink lots of water and stay out of the sun!
Heat waves have been hitting parts of South Africa as summer takes hold and the holiday season approaches prompting health authorities to warn people to stay out of the sun when temperatures spike and to drink lots of water.
Sick building, sick health department
For the past eight months, the national Department of Health has been unable address poor conditions at its head office, Civitas, in part because of a breakdown in relations between the Minister and the Director General.
Eyesight restored for 49 patients at KwaMhlanga Hospital
MPUMALANGA – Operations on 50 blind elderly persons at KwaMhlanga Hospital have been mostly successful, with 49 of the patients having had their eyesight fully restored.
Health staff shortages make NHI a ‘pipe dream’
Universal health coverage (UHC) or National Health Insurance (NHI) will remain a “pipe dream” if human resources for health, especially in rural areas, aren’t urgently addressed.