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Skin Cancer: Advice? Sunscreen would be it

Skin Cancer: Advice? Sunscreen is it!

Health, News

As we prepare to observe skin cancer awareness from 1 December to 31 January 2023, and head into hotter summer days, it is important to remember the role that sunscreen plays in skin cancer prevention. Naniki Seboni, from Soweto,…

Faith
November 28, 2022

Staying positive through COVID-19 recovery

COVID-19 trauma: Survivor puts on a brave face

Gender Based Violence, Health, News

When Nontuthuzelo Made was admitted to the intensive care unit after testing positive for COVID-19, she thought it was just a matter of days before she’d go home. But the 42-year-old was actually fighting for her life. “Initially, I didn’t…

LililtaG
July 25, 2022

Cancer survivor dedicates time to helping others

Our Health

LIMPOPO - Having being diagnosed with stage three osteosarcoma – a type of bone cancer - at the age of 23 years, Nomsa Tshingowe (27) of Mulima village, outside Louis Trichard has fought off death.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
October 4, 2018

Abused Limpopo woman uses poetry to heal

News, Our Health

After spending 17 years in an abusive marriage, Koena Selemela (46), penned her experience in a book called Healing Poems. This is an anthology documenting details of her horrific past as they unfolded every day.

Ramatamo
September 4, 2018

Covid19: Healthcare workers under stress

Cancer is not a death sentence

Health, Our Health

After suffering with painful colon cancer for nearly five years, 59 year old Maki Makunyane-Moela of Alexandra township has been diagnosed free of the disease and is now on a mission to spread awareness that a cancer diagnosis is not always a death sentence.

Ramatamo
April 3, 2017

System fails women desperate for safety

Gender Based Violence, Health, Women's Health

Domestic violence survivors rely on shelters to help leave life threatening relationships - and navigate the obstacles of the criminal justice system.

Amy Green
September 7, 2016
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