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Health-e News, Johannesburg (2026)

10/04/2026

[WATCH] Pholosong Regional Hospital in Tsakane is often in the news for long queues, delays and poor service.

But there’s another side.

Walk into the administration area and you’ll hear gospel songs echoing through the hallway. In between the singing, there’s motivation, jokes and encouragement.

That voice belongs to Irene Sondezi.

The 55-year-old started at the hospital 20 years ago as a groundswoman.

Today, she works as a queue marshal in the quality assurance department, helping patients find the right departments, checking appointment dates, and assisting with enquiries.

Her impact hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Quality Assurance Manager Thandi Lubisi says complaints in patient registration have gone down with Irene’s help, and staff often ask that she not be moved because of the difference she makes.

Patients say the same.

One says Irene has always been patient-centred, while another calls her “the real face of Pholosong”.

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✍️ Via Polotso Thulo

10/04/2026

[WATCH] Pholosong Regional Hospital is known for long queues and delays.

But it’s not all bad. inside, there’s a different story.

You hear gospel songs. You hear laughter. You hear encouragement.

That voice is Irene Sondezi.

She started as a groundswoman 20 years ago. Today, she’s a queue marshal helping patients find their way, check their appointments, and get assistance.

Staff say complaints have gone down because of her.

Patients say she makes them feel comfortable and cared for.

Some even call her “the real face of Pholosong”.

For Irene, every day starts with gratitude, after overcoming illness and caring for her mother with dementia.

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09/04/2026

[WATCH] A 100-year-old man used his old-age grant to try and have water at home, but it’s still not enough.

In Matswale Extension 14 in Musina, Judas Tlou says he bought a Jojo tank with his grant, but it’s often empty because of irregular municipal supply.

“I sacrificed to buy this Jojo tank from my old-age grant,” he says.

Without water to flush his toilet, he sometimes has to walk about 500 metres to nearby bushes.

He is not alone.

Lydia Ngovheza, who uses a wheelchair and cares for five children, three with disabilities, says water sometimes comes only once or twice a month.

“Otherwise, we buy water for R300, which only lasts a week.”

Across Matswale, families say they are using social grants to buy water, collecting rainwater, or waiting for tankers.

Doctors warn this is increasing the risk of diseases like cholera.

A local councillor says projects worth more than R195 million are underway, but residents say they are still waiting.

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✍️ Via Bernard Chiguvare

09/04/2026

[WATCH] In Musina, a 100-year-old man bought a water tank with his grant money, but it’s often empty.

Judas Tlou says he bought a Jojo tank with his old-age grant but it’s often empty because water supply from the municipality is often disrupted.

Without water, he sometimes has to use nearby bushes instead of his toilet.

He’s not alone.

Lydia Ngovheza, who uses a wheelchair and cares for five children, says water sometimes comes only once or twice a month, and often late at night.

“Otherwise, we buy water for R300, which only lasts a week.”

Across Matswale, families are using social grants to buy water, collect rainwater, and wait for tankers.

says Limpopo has seen the biggest drop in access to piped water in the country.

Doctors warn this is increasing the risk of diseases like cholera.

A councillor says projects worth more than R195 million are underway, but residents say they are still waiting.

🔗 Full story at the link in bio.
✍️ Bernard Chiguvare

08/04/2026

[WATCH] For some families in Orange Farm, a food garden is more than just vegetables.

It’s one less meal they have to worry about.

Nonhlanhla Mazibuko (30) says her family depends on her grandparents’ social grants to survive, but it’s not enough.

A once-off food parcel from In-touch Youth Development And Community Justice helped during a difficult time.

But what made a lasting difference was something else.

“They gave us seeds to plant,” she says.

With support from the organisation, her family started a backyard garden, and it’s still growing.

Her story reflects a bigger reality. About 14 million people in South Africa went hungry in 2024, with poor communities hit the hardest.

In places like Orange Farm, projects like this are not just about food - they’re about survival, and sometimes even income.

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✍️ Via Lerato Kodisang

07/04/2026

[WATCH] Some community health workers are finally being absorbed. Others are still waiting, unsure what comes next.🤔

A January 2025 Labour Court ruling said community health workers must be made permanent government employees.

But in the Northern Cape, the rollout is uneven.

Out of more than 1,600 workers, only 857, those with matric are being absorbed.

For others, the future is uncertain.

“I don’t know what’s going to happen,” says Sarah Dikobe, who has worked for nearly 10 years.

Some say being left out feels like “a slap in the face”.😕

But for others, it brings relief.

“Victory at last,” one worker says.

Unions argue the process is unfair, especially for older workers with years of experience but no formal qualifications.

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✍️ Boipelo Mere

07/04/2026

[WATCH] Some community health workers are celebrating. Others are asking: what about us? 🤔

A January 2025 Labour Court ruling said community health workers must be made permanent government employees.

But in the Northern Cape, the rollout is uneven.

Only 857 workers with matric are being absorbed, leaving many others in limbo.

Sarah Dikobe has worked for nearly 10 years.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen,” she says.😕

Lerato Mpuisang has been caring for patients since 2003.
Being left out? She calls it “a slap in the face”.

Others are finally seeing change.

“Victory at last,” says Dineo Malankane, now on track to access benefits like medical aid.

Unions say the process is unfair — especially for older workers without matric who have years of experience.

For many CHWs, this moment brings both relief and heartbreak.

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✍️ Boipelo Mere.

07/04/2026

[WATCH] Flu season has already started in South Africa, earlier than expected.🤧

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases says the 2026 flu season began in the week of 9 March.

At the same time, another virus called RSV is also spreading. This means clinics and hospitals could start seeing more people with breathing problems in the coming weeks.

The NICD is asking people to get vaccinated. The flu vaccine helps protect you from getting very sick, but it takes about two weeks to start working.💉

It will be available in pharmacies from the first week of April. Even though the season has already started, it’s still not too late to get it.😷

07/04/2026

[WATCH] Flu season has already started, earlier than expected.🤧

The says it began in early March. Another virus, RSV, is also spreading at the same time.

This could mean more people getting sick and more pressure on clinics.

The flu vaccine will be available from early April.💉 It takes about two weeks to work, but it’s still not too late to get it.

Most people recover in a few days, but it can be serious for some, especially young children, older people, pregnant women, and people with other illnesses.

Wash your hands. Cover your mouth when you cough. Stay home if you’re sick.😷

03/04/2026

More than 1,400 people drown in South Africa every year and over half are young children.

This Easter, strong tides and rough currents are expected, increasing the risk at beaches, rivers and dams.

Earlier this year, the NSRI responded to 30 emergencies in just 8 days, where 10 people lost their lives.

Drowning often happens quickly and silently, especially among children.

Experts share practical tips for staying safe at the ocean, rivers, dams and around children this Easter.

👇 See the safety tips in the graphic and read the full story in the comments.

Department of Water and Sanitation South Africa
ChildSafe South Africa

03/04/2026

More than 1,400 people drown in South Africa every year and over half are young children.

This Easter, strong tides and rough currents are expected, increasing the risk at beaches, rivers and dams.

Earlier this year, the NSRI responded to 30 emergencies in just 8 days, where 10 people lost their lives.

Drowning often happens quickly and silently, especially among children.

Experts share practical tips for staying safe at the ocean, rivers, dams and around children this Easter.

👇 See the safety tips in the graphic and read the full story in the comments.

Department of Water and Sanitation South Africa
ChildSafe South Africa

03/04/2026

More than 1,400 people drown in South Africa every year and over half are young children.

This Easter, strong tides and rough currents are expected, increasing the risk at beaches, rivers and dams.

Earlier this year, the responded to 30 emergencies in just 8 days, where 10 people lost their lives.

Drowning is often quick and silent, especially for children.

Experts share practical tips for staying safe at the ocean, rivers, dams and around children this Easter.

🔗 Full story at the link in bio.

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