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Reynolda Makhutle only found out that she had cervical cancer when the disease had already advanced to stage three. If she had done a pap smear earlier in life, her fate could have been different.

A pap smear is a quick, painless test used to detect early cell changes in the neck of the womb, which may later become cancerous.

Communities in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) will soon experience faster and more effective emergency medical services. The KZN Department of Health has over 63 brand new ambulances to improve the quality of service it offers to citizens.  

Human traffickers exploit vulnerable men, women and children who are desperate to find a way out of poverty and live a better a life. It’s this desperation and a lack of education that government seeks to address with the new Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act 2013, (Act No. 7 of 2013), which came into effect on 9 August.

Tourism is one of South Africa’s most important sectors. Its contribution to economic growth, job creation and providing entrepreneurship opportunities for the nation is beyond dispute.

There is nothing more fun and exciting than touring your own country. South Africa is known the world over as a traveller’s dream because it has a good balance of adventure, sport, nature and wildlife and breathtaking coastlines.

With September being Tourism Month, there is no better time to explore and experience your country. Taking time out to explore or a short holiday will also help you create some unforgettable memories.

Rachel Mamonare Mathabathe’s farm is situated along the R101 road that links Mookgophong and Polokwane in Limpopo.

President Jacob Zuma says government will implement two more segments of Operation Phakisa in an effort to fast-track service delivery.

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President Jacob Zuma has expressed concern over electricity shortages and challenges facing the mining sector in South Africa, but remains positive that the country’s economy will grow steadily to at least 3 per cent over the next three years.

President Jacob Zuma led a South African delegation to the Seventh Brazil Russia India China South Africa (BRICS) Summit held in Ufa, Russia recently.

When President Jacob Zuma delivered the State of the Nation Address in February this year, he announced that government would prioritise the rollout of broadband in eight rural district municipalities.

The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality in the North is one of the municipalities that will soon be connected to the internet.