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‘Midwife’ sued after twins die
The parents have opened a criminal case against Caitlyn Collins, who they allege purported to be a midwife who could assist with a home birth
Western Cape enters fourth Covid-19 wave
With an average of 1 600 new daily cases, the province is not recording the same rapid increases in hospital admissions and deaths as previous waves
Taxi violence hinders Covid-19 response in the Western Cape
Several vaccination sites were forced to a standstill on Monday, with healthcare workers unable to attend work because of limited public transport
Why Covid likely won’t change the plight of community health workers
In the absence of action from the health department, South Africa’s community health workers are once again having to fight for their rights, with a nationwide strike planned…
Labour court refuses to allow Nehawu to withdraw case on protective gear
Instead the labour court heard and then dismissed the case, with costs. Judge Benita Witcher will give reasons at a later stage