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Healthy eating: ECD kids ditch sweets for homegrown greens

Health

Trying to get children to form healthy eating habits from a young age is a major challenge faced by parents and teachers alike. But an Early Childhood Development (ECD) educator, believes that the younger kids are when introduced to a healthier lifestyle, the better - and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

Pamela Madonsela
July 20, 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

News

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

News

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

World Vitiligo Day: Time to embrace it and forget about a cure

News

World Vitiligo Day: Mental health and awareness in the spotlight. Read these stories of people living with vitiligo in South Africa.

SandileMbili
June 25, 2021

From one drug addict to another: ‘I quit and so can you’

News

It’s an important week in South Africa as the country will once again be reminded of the national drug situation and in light of SANCA Drug Awareness Week, there is a story to be shared with the hope that other drug addicts in the same boat can clean up their acts and live a normal and healthy life again.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
June 23, 2021

The big city life: Just how stressful is your hood?

News

Stress is an inevitable part of our lives. After living through one of the most taxing years, it’s interesting to see where South African cities sit on the stress-meter. Johannesburg and Cape Town rank almost last for safety.

Nompilo Gwala
June 22, 2021

South Africa at the forefront of the COVID-19 vaccine IP waiver debate

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IP waiver and BRICS: India and South Africa are calling for a temporary waiver of Intellectual Property (IP) rights for COVID-19 vaccines and treatment.

Marcia Moyana
June 22, 2021

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