A study by the University of KwaZulu-Natal has found a link between heat exposure in pregnant women and miscarriages in sub-Saharan Africa. Researchers warn that climate change will likely exacerbate reproductive health problems, resulting in more pregnancy losses. For more on the research, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Yoshan Moodley, study lead researcher at UKZN

A study by the University of KwaZulu-Natal has found a link between heat exposure in pregnant women and miscarriages in sub-Saharan Africa. Researchers warn that climate change will likely exacerbate reproductive health problems, resulting in more pregnancy losses. For more on the research, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Yoshan Moodley, study lead researcher at UKZN

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Extreme weather conditions found to lead to pregnancy complications

Heavy rains and powerful winds continue to batter the Western Cape - causing widespread damage and disruption. The intense weather system, part of a series of cold fronts, made landfall over the weekend. The South African Weather Services is warning that the severe conditions will persist throughout the week. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Colin Deiner, Chief Director of the Western Cape Disaster Management.

Heavy rains and powerful winds continue to batter the Western Cape - causing widespread damage and disruption. The intense weather system, part of a series of cold fronts, made landfall over the weekend. The South African Weather Services is warning that the severe conditions will persist throughout the week. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Colin Deiner, Chief Director of the Western Cape Disaster Management.

Bad weather continues to hit the Western Cape

Al Jama-ah Party leader and Deputy Minister of Social Development, Ganief Hendricks has engaged in crucial discussions with various non-governmental organizations to address pressing challenges facing the sector. The meeting comes a midst a severe funding crisis affecting NGOs in Gauteng. To shed more light on this critical issue Elvis Presslin spoke to Anisa Moosa, a representative from the National Shelter Movement of South Africa and Deputy Minister of Social Development, Ganief Hendricks

Al Jama-ah Party leader and Deputy Minister of Social Development, Ganief Hendricks has engaged in crucial discussions with various non-governmental organizations to address pressing challenges facing the sector. The meeting comes a midst a severe funding crisis affecting NGOs in Gauteng. To shed more light on this critical issue Elvis Presslin spoke to Anisa Moosa, a representative from the National Shelter Movement of South Africa and Deputy Minister of Social Development, Ganief Hendricks

NGOs & Deputy minister of Social Development address challenges facing the sector

A fire at the National Hospital in Bloemfontein has led to the evacuation of over 80 patients. The Free State Department of Health says no fatalities or injuries were reported following the weekend fire, which is currently under investigation. For the latest Elvis Presslin spoke to  Free State Health spokesperson, Mondli Mvambi

A fire at the National Hospital in Bloemfontein has led to the evacuation of over 80 patients. The Free State Department of Health says no fatalities or injuries were reported following the weekend fire, which is currently under investigation. For the latest Elvis Presslin spoke to  Free State Health spokesperson, Mondli Mvambi

Extreme weather conditions found to lead to pregnancy complications

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