Health Department plays catch-up as infants miss polio vaccines
Limpopo Department of Health will embark on a catch-up programme after a backlog in childhood vaccines reported.
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This rural outreach programme is ensuring that poverty-stricken learners do not drop-out of school this year
A youth-driven non-profit organisation is helping children and teenagers in rural Limpopo stay in school, with the hope of securing a bright future for the whole region.
Health Minister shaken by state of preparedness in Limpopo on eve of vaccine rollout
South African medical authorities are gearing up to deliver the first batch of vaccines but there are major challenges as the minister of health discovered.
As funerals become Covid-19 super-spreader events, officials call for a break with customs
After largely escaping the first wave of Covid-19 infections, Limpopo has seen a rapid increase in infections. Provincial leaders say funerals are to blame, and urge mourners to avoid gathering and adjust certain customs.
Vaccine good news as South Africa grapples with record Covid-19 infections
Government appeals to calm as Covid-19 infections pass 20 000 in 24 hours. The country has logged over 800 daily Coronavirus deaths for the first time since the outbreak, while new cases also hit a record high. Still, a vaccine announcement could bring hope.
‘This virus is here, and it is dangerous’—A young Covid-19 survivor warns of long-term effects
A Covid-19 survivor suffering the long-term effects of the illness has a stark warning for those who still do not believe that the coronavirus affects younger South Africans.
Stricter lock down possible as new Covid-19 strain upends hospital plans
The number of Covid-19 cases surged in South Africa on the eve of Christmas with officials now warning a tougher shutdown is on the cards.
Beach abuse leaves government little room to move on Covid-19
As Festive Season begins there are signs that government will clamp down further with beach goers ignoring social distancing and mask wearing rules.
Department blames stalled merger for pit toilets in Limpopo primary school
Learners at a primary school in Vhembe, Limpopo are still using pit toilets. The department of education blames a failed plan to merge schools.
Poor state of Limpopo’s special needs schools put learners at further disadvantage says Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission met with school governing bodies and government to discuss the poor state of the Limpopo’s 35 special needs schools.
Service delivery promises: Blind learners at Rivoni School have heard it all before
On Human Rights Day a school in Limpopo has nothing to celebrate as governing body representatives castigate government for a litany of broken promises.
#BikersLivesMatter (BLM) raising funds for disabled motorcyclists
Limpopo BikersLivesMatter (BLM) host an awareness campaign to raise funds aimed at assisting bikers who are disabled due to biking accidents.
Handwashing stations installed in Limpopo to fight the Covid-19 pandemic
The Department of Water and Sanitation has installed handwashing stations in villages in Limpopo. The stations will encourage handwashing and curb the spread of the coronavirus.
World Toilet Day: Nothing to celebrate for this Limpopo school, without toilets and water
19 November marks World Toilet Day, highlighting the importance of safe sanitation. Yet, some rural schools still have to contend with dangerous pit toilets.
South Africa target aims for zero malaria infections in 2023
6 November is Malaria Day in southern Africa. South Africa, along with the South African Development Community, pledged to eliminate malaria transmission by 2023 by stepping up community efforts.