Vhembe clinic thankful for volunteers
VHEMBE. ' A group of women from this community volunteers their time and services at the local Matavhela Clinic without expecting anything in return.
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Society Must Act to End All forms of Violence
Media Release: Sonke Gender Justice joins the growing number of South Africans expressing shock and outrage over the horrific gang rape, mutilation, and murder of 17-year old Anene Booysen. 'We send our condolences to her family and to the Bredasdorp community, and call on the authorities to investigate this crime and ensure that the perpetrators are punished to the full extent of the law,' says Sonke's chairperson Sisonke Msimang.
Grannies play soccer to keep fit
Vhembe. ' Grannies from the Mufulwi village in Limpopo are playing soccer to keep fit. This group of women aged between 50 and 75 years call themselves "Nyonyoloso ya vhaaluwa", which means 'excercise for elders'.
No stop to HIV infections unless gender violence addressed
Cape Town ' Zero HIV infection rates will never be achieved unless tackling gender-based violence is part of addressing the epidemic, an expert told
HIV specialists, researchers and nurses, meeting at the first Southern African HIV Clinicians Society conference.
Miracle baby for cancer patient
It is a handsome, energised young couple that meet me at a coffee shop in Claremont, Cape Town. Lee-Anne (28) orders an apple juice - she's careful of what she eats and drinks because she's 11 weeks pregnant. Ashton (27), orders the same, subtly encouraging his wife's dedication to her own health, and that of their child.
Challenges of breastfeeding
Despite knowing the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of a child's life, many new mothers often encounter challenges that prevent them from breast-feeding.
Surviving arthritis
About seven million South Africans suffer from some form of arthritis, with roughly three percent having a systemic and inflammatory form which affects more than the joints. This week, Health-e News Service visited Matilda Nkosi, a rheumatoid arthritis sufferer.
Male circumcision benefits women too
The benefits of medical male circumcision have been proven to also extend to women. It has been shown that female partners of men who are circumcised have a less risk of contracting the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer.
OurHealth: Traditional healer arrested in connection with rape
Story by Sydney Makgai, an OurHealth citizen journalist reporting on health issues in the Tshwane district, Gauteng.
Teenage pregnancy: girls exchange sex for love
Most teenage girls in South Africa start having sex to prove their love to their boyfriends. This is according to new research presented by Neloufar Khan from the Department of Social Development at the Carnegie III conference which took place in Cape Town last week.
Pregnancy needn’t kill Living with AIDS # 531
In South Africa, 310 pregnant women out of every 100 000 die annually as a result of poor care during pregnancy. This is one of the worst maternal mortality rates in the world. But these deaths can be avoided.
Police brutality still very rife ‘ sex workers
Seven out of every ten sex workers have been abused by police officials. A survey done by the Women's Legal Centre, shows that sex workers report having been threatened with arrest or forced to sleep with police officials in exchange for their freedom.
Understanding vaginal thrush
Seventy-five percent of South African women will suffer from vaginal thrush, at least, once in their lifetime. And while the condition may not always be preventable, it is manageable with the correct treatment.
What kills mothers & babies Living with AIDS # 528
In South Africa about 4 300 women die due to complications related to pregnancy and child birth. About 20 000 infants are still-born and a further 23 000 die in the first month of life. In addition 75 000 children never live to reach the age of five. What are the causes for this?
Obesity in African women increase risk of newborn death
Babies born to mothers in sub-Saharan who are overweight or obese are significantly more likely to die in the first two days after their birth, according to new research.