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People who abuse drugs or alcohol often do so to cope with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. A global pandemic like COVID-19 can trigger a wide range of emotional reactions, causing high levels of anxiety and stress for all of us. 

Every woman in South Africa has the right to reproductive health services, including the right to safe termination of pregnancy.

Over the past few weeks South Africans may have received an SMS or WhatsApp from the Department of Health with their coronavirus (COVID-19) test result, or an alert that they may have been in contact with a person who has tested positive.

The messages are sent by an official government system called COVIDConnect.

As the celebration of African Traditional Medicine Week take place in August, Vuk’uzenzele takes a closer look at umhlonyane also know as lengana which has been very popular amongst South Africans in the wake of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

A Rustenburg clinic built by a private company has improved the quality of life of the residents of five villages. 

Some good news for moms-to-be is that their pregnancy will not make them more ill should they contract COVID-19 and they may still breastfeed.

Pregnant women and unborn children are not at a greater risk of contracting or developing severe symptoms of the coronavirus (COVID-19) but should still exercise good hygiene and social distancing.

A new Coronavirus anti-corruption centre will urgently investigate allegations of corruption in areas such as the distribution of food parcels, social relief grants, the procurement of medical supplies and personal protective equipment.

Tough action is being taken against criminals and greedy government officials who have stolen either goods or money intended for government’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) response.

Growing up, Lieutenant-Colonel Daphney Gada (41) was surrounded by strong women. Although her family had little money after her parents separated, her life was rich in love and inspiration. 

The Department of Employment and Labour’s intention to promote equity through the filling of these posts with the candidates whose transfer/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. 

 Audit Committee Chairperson (3 years Contract) 

Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria 

Reference No: HR 5/1/2/3/36 

Like most South Africans, Pfarelo Tshivhase’s life has been negatively impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The 29-year-old worked as a clerk for a travel company but because the industry is badly affected by the global pandemic and the lockdown regulations introduced to slow infections, Tshivhase was retrenched in May. 

Fortunately, she and her cousin Sandra Nemutamba (21) had already started a business called Sanrelo-sweetcorner, which produces cakes for various occasions, scones, muffins and cookies.