Health & Wellness
-
Khayelitsha social workers on go-slow, demand security escorts for home visits
Social workers in Khayelitsha demanded enhanced security due to rising carjackings, leading to a temporary strike affecting home visit services.
-
Rondebosch doctor opens free monthly clinic for patients in need
A young Rondebosch doctor runs a free monthly clinic offering pay-what-you-can consultations to patients who cannot afford private healthcare services.
Source:
-
Groote Schuur Hospital leads community drive on antibiotic awareness
Community health workers in Lwandle learned about antibiotic resistance from C-SHARP, emphasizing the importance of proper antibiotic use.
-
Ikhwezi Centre hosts LGBTQI+ awareness event to educate community
The Ikhwezi Community Day Centre hosted an LGBTQI+ awareness event, focusing on education, empowerment, and reducing stigma within the community.
-
New Acute Psychiatric Unit opens at Khayelitsha District Hospital
Khayelitsha residents welcomed a new Acute Psychiatric Unit, emphasizing its importance for mental health treatment and community safety.
-
Qanduqandu residents left in sewage mess after drains burst
Heavy flooding in Qanduqandu, Khayelitsha, affected over 50 shacks due to burst drains, prompting urgent cleanup and relocation appeals from residents.
-
Cape Town turns out for Blisters for Bread charity walk
Foggy weather failed to deter thousands of participants who gathered at Green Point Common for the annual Blisters for Bread charity walk.
Source:
-
Edongweni residents slam City over rubbish collection
Mfuleni shack dwellers criticize the City for failing to collect rubbish for two months, resorting to burning waste while awaiting a new service provider.
-
Langa residents appeal to City to resume rubbish collection in ward 52
Residents of Ward 52 in Langa are appealing to the City to clean and collect rubbish there, saying they were concerned for their health.
-
Blisters for Bread walk nears as Cape Town gears up
With just 11 days to go, Cape Town’s Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk returns to raise funds for the Peninsula School Feeding Association.
Source:
