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Twin boys Sylis and Leo return home after a challenging start
Discover the heartwarming journey of twin boys Sylis and Leo, who overcame the odds after being born prematurely. Their parents, Lulani and Jacques, share their emotional story of hope and gratitude towards the medical team that made their family's reunion possible
Understanding foreign body aspiration: a hidden danger for children during Child Protection Month
Child Protection Month serves as a crucial reminder for South Africans to safeguard children not just from abuse, but also from hidden dangers like foreign body aspiration. Learn about this often misdiagnosed condition and how to prevent it.
Infants safely recovered by police; two women arrested for kidnapping
Police confirm the safe recovery of two infants abducted from a local hospital.
Help find kidnapped newborns from Gqeberha hospital
Police launched an urgent investigation following the kidnapping of two newborn boys from Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha.
Urgent appeal: Help find kidnapped newborns from Gqeberha hospital
Police launched an urgent investigation following the kidnapping of two newborn boys from Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha.
Former MKP leader, officials challenge dismissals over R588m Covid-19 hospital renovations
Dr. Sifiso Maseko and other Gauteng government officials are contesting their dismissals related to a controversial Covid-19 hospital renovation project that saw costs soar from R50 million to R588 million.
Tembisa Hospital Fire: Man allegedly confesses, names accomplices including security guard
A man who approached police as an informant has confessed to orchestrating the arson attack at Tembisa Hospital, leading to his arrest and a widening investigation.
International Nurses Day highlights the vital role of nurses and the need for urgent reforms
Celebrating nurses and calling for reform on International Nurses Day in South Africa
Weskoppies Hospital remains fully operational despite power cut, says Gauteng Health
Despite a significant power cut, Gauteng Health assures the public that Weskoppies Hospital is fully operational, with backup systems in place to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
Pietermaritzburg mother rushed to the hospital following carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator
A Pietermaritzburg woman suffered carbon monoxie poisoning from generator fumes in Northdale on Monday night.
JMPD officer shot on duty turned away from Milpark Hospital due to City of Joburg's R35 million debt
The City of Johannesburg faces backlash after a wounded JMPD officer was denied urgent care at Milpark Hospital due to an unpaid bill, raising serious concerns about the city's emergency service delivery.
Taryn Hearne's harrowing ordeal at Groote Schuur Hospital raises concerns over patient care at top class facility
A Cape Town woman and her family has accused Groote Schuur Hospital of negligence and emotional abuse after Taryn Hearne, 35, endured a traumatic medical experience during a liver procedure, raising serious questions about patient care standards.
Files destroyed after second fire breaks out at Tembisa Hospital Emergency Unit
The latest incident comes days after a fire broke out in the same hospital in the outpatient area, adjacent to the Accident and Emergency Unit on Saturday night.
Files destroyed after second fire breaks out at Tembisa Hospital Emergency Unit
Following a devastating fire at Tembisa Hospital's emergency unit, a second blaze has resulted in the destruction of patient files, raising concerns about the hospital's operational capacity and patient safety as investigations unfold.
Another fire erupts at Tembisa Hospital, raising concerns over safety
In a distressing turn of events, Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital in Ekurhuleni has been engulfed in flames once again, following a previous fire days earlier.
Fire breaks out at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital, following previous blaze
A second fire at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital raises urgent concerns as recovery efforts from the previous blaze are underway, prompting investigations into safety measures.
No casualties in Tembisa Hospital fire, emergency services remain operational
The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that following a fire at Tembisa Hospital that affected its emergency unit, all patients were safely evacuated, and operations continue unaffected in other areas of the hospital
UPDATE: Death toll rises to six in N4 head-on collision near Machadodorp
One of the three people seriously injured in Thursday’s head-on collision on the N4 has died in hospital, bringing the death toll from the Easter weekend crash to six.
‘He can't speak or breathe on his own,’ says family of boy in ICU after eating snacks from spaza shop
An eight-year-old boy from Soweto remains in critical condition in ICU after consuming snacks from a local spaza shop.
Gauteng Health Department announces medical gas shutdown at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital
The Gauteng Department of Health has announced a planned medical gas shutdown at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital today, as part of ongoing repairs following a devastating fire in 2021.
Soyama Vena's inspiring journey to overcome cerebral palsy
Thirteen-year-old Soyama Vena, who has been battling diplegic cerebral palsy, has undergone a transformative operation at Netcare Unitas Hospital, allowing him to take steps towards independence once more.
Tragedy strikes Limpopo school as Grade 4 learner dies from swallowing pen lid
A Grade 4 learner at Moriting Primary School in Limpopo tragically passed away after swallowing a pen lid, prompting an outpouring of grief from the education community and raising urgent questions about school safety.
Impostor doctor detained at Eastern Cape hospital
Security guards at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital apprehend a man impersonating a doctor, raising alarms about safety in healthcare facilities.
Eight-year-old Soweto boy in ICU after buying snack from local tuckshop
An eight-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital after allegedly eating a contanimated snack he bought from a local tuckshop.
Early detection of colorectal cancer saves lives
Colorectal cancer, though among the most prevalent cancers, is highly preventable when detected early. Dr Mpho Ramabulana, a specialist at Netcare Akasia Hospital, explains that early detection through regular screenings can lead to a 90% survival rate. Learn about risk factors, warning signs, and what to expect during a colonoscopy – knowledge that could save your life.