VIDEO: Should we continue wearing masks?
South Africa is still in a state of disaster, we find out If South Africans think we need to continue wearing masks.
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Spare a thought for EMS workers as Covid-19 rages, says federation president
With increased calls, very sick patients and stepping in as intensive care providers, emergency service workers have been at the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic. Often at their own peril.
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Learners have mixed emotions after schools reopening postponed
Learners have welcomed the Basic Education Department’s decision to postpone the reopening of schools by two weeks but they fear for their safety.
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Second wave of COVID-19 takes its toll on Western Cape gig economy
Ride hailing drivers who work for companies such as Über and others have experienced a sharp downturn in their incomes as the pandemic mutates.
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“My worst fears had come true”- a young person’s rendezvous with Covid-19
With South Africa's Covid-19 cases nearing the 900 000 mark, Health-e News virtually sat down with a graduate student from the University of Cape Town (UCT). lance-selae august recently tested positive for COVID-19 despite taking necessary precautions.
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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.
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A support network in Thembisa will help young women identify GBV red flags
People Opposed to Women Abuse (POWA) Thembisa is focusing on healing and empowering survivors of gender-based violence through a support network, long after #16Days ends.
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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.
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Amajuba’s dilapidated district hospital gets a facelift to fight #Covid-19
A dilapidated local hospital in the rural area of KwaZulu-Natal has been upgraded to deal with the surge in Covid-19 cases as lockdown looms.
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A father is cycling across the country to raise awareness about good parenting and gender-based violence
A South African cyclist is using his bicycle as a weapon against Gender Based Violence - seeking to inspire youngsters to get physical as he rides from Beit Bridge to Cape Town
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#Rage Festivals postponed after Covid-19 spike
Organisers of the #Rage Festivals say they have decided to postpone all events linked to the series of parties that were planned across the country.
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The link between Covid-19, food labeling and obesity
Research just released by a South African food company shows that more than 50% of respondents say they gained weight during the Covid-19 lockdown – but it also shows that more people are starting to read food labels properly.
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South Africa faces critical blood shortage on the eve of holiday travel
As South Africa enters the festive season, more accidents are expected as people travel home at the same time the SANBS has warned there is a shortage of blood.
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#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.
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New Gauteng Health MEC installed after previous incumbent was fired for PPE irregularities
Previous Gauteng Health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku was shown the door after serious financial irregularities and corruption were reported while he was in charge.
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