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SA’s Jacob Zuma seeking medical treatment in Russia

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma is in Russia's capital, Moscow, for "health reasons", his foundation has said."He will be returning to [South Africa] once his doctors have completed their treatment," a statement from the Jacob G Zuma foundation continued.The news comes a day after Zuma, 81, lost a case…

Prisoner escapes while under medical care

An inmate from the Windhoek Correctional Facility on Monday reportedly escaped from the Windhoek Central Hospital where he was admitted for a sonar examination.According to an incident report by the Namibian Police Force (NamPol), 38-year-old Isak Alfeus was sentenced for housebreaking with aggravating circumstances and three rape cases on 13…

Dhlomo to visit Limpopo youth health projects

Health Deputy Minister, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, is expected to oversee youth projects in the Collins Chabane Municipality in Limpopo today.The Deputy Minister’s visit is part of the Department of Health’s ongoing programme to raise awareness about the importance of youngsters accessing health services.The department focuses on sexual reproductive health services,…

Cholera warning as South African death toll nears 50

The health authorities in South Africa are urging residents of the province of Gauteng to be vigilant about the liquids they consume as the death toll from a winter outbreak of cholera rises to nearly 50.Unions and community groups have demanded more government intervention to improve water quality.Most of the…