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– The national health department says it is planning to educate funeral parlours on how deal with bodies infected by Mpox. The infectious virus has so far claimed the lives of 3 people, bringing to 16 the number of confirmed cases in the country. Eight (8) confirmed cases are from KwaZulu-Natal, seven (7) from Gauteng,…
The Senwelo family in Pankop has lost trust in the Mpumalanga Emergency Medical Services (EMS) after it failed, on two occasions, to respond to their call for help, resulting in the death of family members. Tsholofelo Senwelo (26), a resident of Pankop village, expressed anger, saying that had the EMS responded swiftly to their call,…
SOUTH AFRICA – Two people have died, and six have tested positive for Monkeypox (Mpox) in the country. Before going to print, Highveld Chronicle established that the infectious disease had already claimed two lives. One in Gauteng on June 10, and another in KwaZulu-Natal on June 13. The latest death occurred just a day after…
‘I chose not to dwell on things I can’t control’ PANKOP – Elias Chauke, diagnosed at birth with cerebral-palsy (CP), has not allowed his disfigured face and small body to stop him from living life to the fullest. The 44-year-old man from Pankop village in the Dr JS Moroka municipality is unable to walk properly,…
SOUTH AFRICA – In recent weeks, South Africa has been encountering the emergence of a new viral threat, Mpox, previously known as the Monkeypox virus. This has raised alarms among health authorities and sparked efforts to contain its spread. As the outbreak unfolds, concerns mount about its potential impact not only within South Africa but…
WATERVAL – The Mpumalanga Department of Health has strongly refuted claims of a nursing staff shortage in the province. Residents of Waterval in Dr. JS Moroka had raised concerns about the substandard service at their community health centre (CHC) after an unannounced visit to the clinic on Saturday, May 25,2024, revealed only one nurse on…
EMALAHLENI – In a vibrant display of feminine empowerment and entrepreneurship, Nompumelelo Noble M, co-founder of The Flamboyance Clique (TFC), hosted the Oh! So Blissful and Whimsical Matinee, attracting businesswomen from all walks of life. The event, held at Dr. ZN Nxumalo and Refresh Medical Aesthetics, showcased a fusion of beauty, health, property, fitness, finances,…
DELMAS – On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, residents of Victor Khanye gathered at the Botleng Ext 3 community for a campaign led by social workers. The campaign aimed to educate people about HIV/AIDS and Gender Based Violence (GBV). Thabo Madupela, a social worker from Delmas, emphasised gender-based violence in relationships. “Often, we are controlled by…
‘No inch of their skin must be exposed at all’ BETHAL – A distressed mother is appealing to the community, including business people, for donations in the form of sunscreens, special soaps, and body creams to protect the delicate skin of her boys. Her sixteen-year-old twins, Lwandile and Lwanele Mkhonza, were born with a rare…
KWAMHLANGA – Ordering food in townships or rural areas has always been challenging due to the lack of mapping. In 2021, Delivery Ka Speed (DKS) founder & CEO Godiragetse Mogajane attempted to order food for delivery to his home, only to find that the service was not available in the area. After conducting research, he…
