Teenage pregnancy during COVID-19 in South Africa is a double pandemic. That according to a research by Dr Kim Jonas, a Specialist Scientist, Health Systems at the South African Medical Research Council. South Africa recorded increased rates of teenage pregnancies in some parts of the country between 2018 and 2019 and more recently during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Teenage pregnancy during COVID-19 in South Africa is a double pandemic. That according to a research by Dr Kim Jonas, a Specialist Scientist, Health Systems at the South African Medical Research Council. South Africa recorded increased rates of teenage pregnancies in some parts of the country between 2018 and 2019 and more recently during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Teenage pregnancy during COVID-19 in South Africa is a double pandemic

Scores of March and March movement members including some political formations marched to the Gauteng Legislature to deliver their memorandum of grievances midweek. The protesters say they are demonstrating against the influx of undocumented foreign nationals in the country. The same group held a similar march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, where they handed over a memorandum of demands. Calvin Dludla filed this report which is followed by an extensive discussion of the root cause of anti-immigration protests in South Africa between the presenter Bongiwe Zwane, March-On-March organiser, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, Immigration expert and legal counsel for the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Association, Advocate Simba Chitando and Border Management Authority Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato

 

Scores of March and March movement members including some political formations marched to the Gauteng Legislature to deliver their memorandum of grievances midweek. The protesters say they are demonstrating against the influx of undocumented foreign nationals in the country. The same group held a similar march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, where they handed over a memorandum of demands. Calvin Dludla filed this report which is followed by an extensive discussion of the root cause of anti-immigration protests in South Africa between the presenter Bongiwe Zwane, March-On-March organiser, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, Immigration expert and legal counsel for the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Association, Advocate Simba Chitando and Border Management Authority Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato
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Debunking The Root Cause Of recent Anti-Immigration protests in South Africa

South Africa has taken a major step in tackling diabetes with the launch of its first National Diabetes Dashboard, giving healthcare workers near real-time access to critical patient data. The dashboard,  was developed through a multidisciplinary effort by the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Health, National Priority Programmes, and the Wits Diagnostic Innovation Hub. Dr. Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Chairperson of the Diabetes Alliance says this development arrives at a critical juncture. Diabetes is now a leading cause of death in South Africa, placing a devastating burden on individuals, families, and South Africa's he health system . For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to  Dr. Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Chairperson of the Diabetes Alliance  

South Africa has taken a major step in tackling diabetes with the launch of its first National Diabetes Dashboard, giving healthcare workers near real-time access to critical patient data. The dashboard, &nbsp;was developed through a multidisciplinary effort by the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Health, National Priority Programmes, and the Wits Diagnostic Innovation Hub. Dr. Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Chairperson of the Diabetes Alliance says this development arrives at a critical juncture. Diabetes is now a leading cause of death in South Africa, placing a devastating burden on individuals, families, and South Africa's he health system . For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to&nbsp; Dr. Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Chairperson of the Diabetes Alliance&nbsp;&nbsp;

Why South Africa's new diabetes dashboard matters in tackling one of the country's leading causes of death

INTRO: Concerns have been raised over a marked rise in adulterated diesel in South Africa, following investigations by Bidvest Protea Coin that found over 100 suspected illicit fuel depots. Speaking to other news outlets , Bidvest Protea Coin chief operating officer, Waal de Waal, expressed his concerns over these findings. He added that this could have a massive impact and widespread damage to South African vehicles.  An investigation by the Department of Mineral Resource and Energy in 2024 also uncovered several petrol stations across the country were selling dodgy diesel to customers. For reaction Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Avhapfani Tshifularo,  Chief Executive Officer for Fuels industry association of South Africa

INTRO: Concerns have been raised over a marked rise in adulterated diesel in South Africa, following investigations by Bidvest Protea Coin that found over 100 suspected illicit fuel depots. Speaking to other news outlets , Bidvest Protea Coin chief operating officer, Waal de Waal, expressed his concerns over these findings. He added that this could have a massive impact and widespread damage to South African vehicles. &nbsp;An investigation by the Department of Mineral Resource and Energy in 2024 also uncovered several petrol stations across the country were selling dodgy diesel to customers. For reaction Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Avhapfani Tshifularo, &nbsp;Chief Executive Officer for Fuels industry association of South Africa

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