Health & Wellness
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Maternal support grant could reduce child poverty in South Africa
A coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and researchers is urging the South African government to approve a Maternal Support Grant (MSG) to help poor pregnant women. This Maternal Support Grant…
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Mental Health and Breast Cancer Awareness Month both rounded off well in Lwandle
Scores of residents converged on Lwandle Community Hall for the close of Mental Health Month, which was marked in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on Friday 31 October.
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Crossroads CDC hosts mental health awareness event for local community
Scores of Crossroads residents gathered at Crossroads Community Hall on Friday 17 October during the mental health event hosted by the Crossroads Community Day Centre (CDC) and various local organisations.
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Measles outbreak in Khayelitsha: Health officials urge urgent child vaccinations
Khayelitsha is facing a measles outbreak, and a leader of the Khayelitsha Health Forum (KHF)is appealing to parents and guardians to take their children to health-care services for a vaccination.
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Langa elders receive TB awareness and free services on Mandela Day
On Mandela Day, 100 seniors in Langa celebrated with meals and blankets, emphasizing health, treatment adherence, and community support from Kheth’Impilo and Vanguard CHC.
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Luphalaza imbilini yalo ixhoba lolwaluko
Nanjengoko abantu abaninzi xa kufike ixesha lokusa amakhwenkwe entabani bebhiyoza, ingakumbi xa bebuya, ku Masithembe Rawe (onama 31) nohlala kwingingqi yase Extension 4, eMfuleni, livuselela amanxeba neenkumbulo ezimbi. U-Rawe, nonkaba…
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Town Two shisanyama upgrade enhances safety, cleanliness for meat vendors
Nokhaya Kweba emphasized hygiene at the renovated shisanyama, providing essential facilities that enhance the vendors’ working conditions and economy.
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Level Two residents celebrate first communal taps installation
Residents of Level Two received eight communal taps, improving access to water. They now seek electricity and better security amid rising crime concerns.
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Think before invading vacant pieces of land in society
People must learn to man-up for their decisions. It’s irritating when people create the mess, then point fingers when things do not go according to their plans.
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Prolonged screen time causes ‘more harm’ than good to humans
The physical consequences are also concerning. Children spending long hours on devices are more prone to obesity, headaches, eye strain and poor posture
