Limpopo
'This was not what I envisioned after 1994’ - Sekhukhune’s hospital crisis
The communities of Sekhukhune district in Limpopo province say they have been suffering for years with the horrible state of some of their hospitals. Lack of...
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'It gives us sleepless nights': Sekhukhune's broken hospitals & water system
While Limpopo's Health MEC Phophi Ramathuba says she is doing all she can, Sekhukhune residents tell a story of hardship just to get healthcare and water.
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Limpopo hospitals discharge other patients to make space for COVID-19 patients
Some private healthcare facilities in Limpopo are currently operating at more than 100% capacity and public hospitals are edging closer.
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Steve Kekana to be laid to rest on Thursday
Following news of his passing this week, the arts icon has been remembered and celebrated not only for his contribution to South Africa's music industry but also to academia.
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Limpopo Health Dept to take vaccine campaign to rural areas this week
At the weekend alone, more than 30,000 educators were vaccinated in addition to the 16,000 vaccinated by Friday last week.
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Limpopo children’s home manager concerned about impact of COVID
Elize Sauer works at the Abraham Kriel Children's Home in Modimolle and they published a report titled: "The Hidden Impact of COVID-19 on Children at Child and Youth Care Centres."
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Four people killed in multivehicle crash in Limpopo
A truck, a Sedan and a taxi collided near Ga-Semenya in the Capricorn District on Wednesday.
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Limpopo duo to spend life behind bars for raping children
One of the men, a 36-year-old from the Ngwanallela Village was handed a life sentence on Tuesday for attacking a six-year-old girl in 2018.
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Limpopo Health MEC praises hospital staff for putting out deadly fire
The blaze, which claimed two lives, broke out in the early hours of Tuesday morning and the cause has not been established yet.
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Two people killed in fire inside COVID ward in Limpopo
The blaze broke out at the F.H Odendaal Hospital earlier on Tuesday morning.
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Section27 reiterates demand for dept's plan to eradicate pit toilets at schools
The organisation is returning to the High Court in three weeks’ time to continue its fight for safe, dignified and sanitary school toilets in Limpopo.
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Double murder accused Rameez Patel to face grilling over his clothing
His wife Fatima Patel's body was found in a pool of blood at their Nirvana home in Limpopo in 2015 after they allegedly had a fight. Rameez Patel is also accused of killing his mother, Muhajeen.
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3 people killed in collision on R101 in Limpopo
The Transport Department's Mike Maringa said that officials have started clearing debris from the wreckage to allow other vehicles to pass.
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Limpopo healthcare workers picket over 25% salary cut
They said they planned to withdraw from working overtime from next month.
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Limpopo health workers suspend strike over new roster system
It’s understood labour unions representing the workers and the department reached an agreement on Saturday to halt the planned strike.
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Limpopo health workers to go on strike on Monday over new roster system
They're angry over the new roster system, which they say is being implemented without consultation affecting their working conditions and leading to unfair treatment.
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Limpopo GPs to receive vaccines today, says Health Department
The first batch of health care workers in the province received their COVID-19 inoculations on Friday, with the program continuing on Saturday.
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11,000 Limpopo nurses prepare to strike over roster changes amid COVID
There have been concerns over shortage of nurses in Limpopo, with the unions saying the province was failing to fill vacant positions.
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COVID-19 second wave is 'five times more intense' that the first in Limpopo
Acting deputy director general for healthcare services Dr Abrey Lekoloana said they were planning for a worst-case scenario where new cases rise to 30,000 a week.
