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SA’s midwives chart a new course

Article Bhekisisa Team - 6 Sep 2013

Scandinavian expertise is helping to train top nurses in how to handle difficult pregnancies.

Stuck in a destructive cycle of poverty and teen pregnancy

Article Bhekisisa Team - 16 Aug 2013

To understand Mpumalanga's teen pregnancies, look closely at the much older men calling the shots.

Talebula the key to Fiji win

Article Sapa Afp - 23 Jun 2012

Fullback Metuisela Talebula bagged two tries as Fiji turned around a half-time deficit to beat Tonga 29-17 in Pacific Nations Cup match.

France qualify despite upset loss to Tonga

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Oct 2011

Tonga produced the upset of the Cup when they beat France 19-14 on Saturday but poor decision making cost the Pacific Islanders at least five tries.

New Zealand crush Tonga in World Cup opener

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Sep 2011

New Zealand made their intentions clear of winning their first World Cup in 24 years when they scored a 41-10 victory over Tonga on Friday.

Pacific nations battle obesity epidemic

Article Neil Sands - 13 Apr 2011

Huge cans of corned beef the size of paint tins replaced traditional fare such as fish and coconuts in Tonga, contributing to its obesity epidemic.

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Sarah Smit - 26 Nov 2020

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special reports - 27 Nov 2020

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special reports - 27 Nov 2020

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Nurturing expert teachers

special reports - 27 Nov 2020

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Get Rewarded for banking with Standard Bank Mobile

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Introducing Greening the Future 2020

Staff Reporter - 26 Nov 2020

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special reports - 25 Nov 2020

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special reports - 24 Nov 2020

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