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Township artist uses art to celebrate unique skin
By Zizo Zikali, March 6, 2019

Township artist uses art to celebrate unique skin

Vitiligo, albinism and freckles are relatively known as the skin conditions that make affected individuals seem different from their peers resulting to confidence loss and distress, artist Mandilakhe Rolinyathi celebrates their unique skin through artwork with the aim of unsettling stigma.

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Township artist uses art to celebrate unique skin
Township artist uses art to celebrate unique skin
By Zizo Zikali, March 6, 2019

Township artist uses art to celebrate unique skin

Vitiligo, albinism and freckles are relatively known as the skin conditions that make affected individuals seem different from their peers resulting to confidence loss and distress, artist Mandilakhe Rolinyathi celebrates their unique skin through artwork with the aim of unsettling stigma.

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Township artist uses art to celebrate unique skin
President’s broken promise leaves disabled kids desperate
By Marcia Zali, February 20, 2019

President’s broken promise leaves disabled kids desperate

The founder of Tembisa’s only care facility for children with disabilities is confused after land promised to them by the president has not materialised.

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President’s broken promise leaves disabled kids desperate
President’s broken promise leaves disabled kids desperate
By Marcia Zali, February 20, 2019

President’s broken promise leaves disabled kids desperate

The founder of Tembisa’s only care facility for children with disabilities is confused after land promised to them by the president has not materialised.

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President’s broken promise leaves disabled kids desperate
Disabled youth uses practical skills to raise funds
By Marcia Zali, January 9, 2019

Disabled youth uses practical skills to raise funds

Young adults with learning disabilities or physical challenges – often ridiculed and shamed – are the focus of a Tembisa training centre developed to address their specific needs.

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Disabled youth uses practical skills to raise funds
Hope for stigmatised female nyaope addicts
By Marcia Zali, November 23, 2018

Hope for stigmatised female nyaope addicts

A group of women, all committed to supporting women in Tembisa who are battling with drugs and alcohol, have formed the Heart to Heart with Women (HHW) in an effort to make sure the addicts are not further isolated from the community.

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Hope for stigmatised female nyaope addicts
Tembisa residents get malaria tests
By Marcia Zali, November 15, 2018

Tembisa residents get malaria tests

EKURHULENI – Tembisa residents have been targeted by health officials in a pre-Christmas push to test people for malaria and make them aware of the need to protect themselves ahead of time if they are planning to head into malaria risk areas over the holidays.

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Tembisa residents get malaria tests
Unemployment prevents healthy eating
By Marcia Zali, August 16, 2018

Unemployment prevents healthy eating

While health experts advise people to stick to a healthy diet, the current economic climate is making this difficult for many.

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Unemployment prevents healthy eating
Township wait 20 years for a new hospital
By Thabo Molelekwa, January 24, 2018

Township wait 20 years for a new hospital

Despite plans for the building of Daveyton Hospital having been approved in 2006, 11 years have passed and it has yet to become a reality.

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Township wait 20 years for a new hospital
New health services a hit with Alex youth
By Ramatamo Sehoai, April 11, 2017

New health services a hit with Alex youth

The recent introduction of a youth-friendly service at Masakhane Clinic in Alexandra township has been heralded by many young people as a move that will encourage them to access public health care more often and easily.

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New health services a hit with Alex youth
Township TB drive highlights disease dangers
By Lungile Thamela, April 5, 2017

Township TB drive highlights disease dangers

SOWETO – A door-to-door campaign conducted at Jabulani Hostel in honour of TB awareness month revealed that while many residents are infected, a high number of them have been defaulting on their treatment.

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Posted in: News, OurHealth, Tuberculosis (TB)
Township TB drive highlights disease dangers
Cancer is not a death sentence
By Ramatamo Sehoai, April 3, 2017

Cancer is not a death sentence

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.

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Cancer is not a death sentence

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