Medical Train Stops in Acornhoek
October 13th, 2008 | by Constance Rahlane | published in Health
The Phelopepha Train, which carries doctors and nurses through rural South Africa, stopped in Acornhoek.
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Disabled People March Against Local Bank
September 22nd, 2008 | by Constance Rahlane | published in Features, Health
Local disabled people march to be recognized by Acornhoek’s ABSA.
HIV/AIDS Clinic Looks Good
July 13th, 2008 | by Bongekile Mhlanga | published in Health
Bongekile Mhlanga toured the newly renovated HIV/AIDS clinic within Tintswalow Hospital.
All Stressed Out
July 13th, 2008 | by Thandi Mkhatshwa | published in Health, This Week
Stressed? It’s perfectly natural, Thandi Mkhatshwa reports.
Children Create Despite Disabilities
May 29th, 2008 | by Linky Matsie | published in Health
Linky Matsie, the Villager’s education reporter, spends some time at the Community for the Disadvantaged, a school for disabled children in Acornhoek.
The First Malaria Day — 25 April, 2008
April 25th, 2008 | by Constance Rahlane | published in Health
Written by Constance Rahlane
Most people know about malaria, but what is it exactly and why have leaders around the world designated 25 April as World Malaria Day?
Malaria is one of the world’s most common diseases. It can be transmitted to people of all ages and is spread through mosquitoes that are infected by a particular [...]
Tunisian Doctors to Work in Mpumalanga
April 2nd, 2008 | by Constance Rahlane | published in Health
Written By Constance Rahlane
In January 2008, Jane Nkuna, 59, was ill and she wanted to be examined by a doctor at Tintswalo Hospital. “I arrived in the morning, hoping to return home early,” Nkuna explained. She sat on the hospital bench for long hours because there was only one doctor to serve all the incoming [...]
Smoking in a Dying Age of Tobacco Farms
February 1st, 2008 | by admin | published in Community, Health
Written and Photographed by Thandi Mkhatshwa
Jabulani entered his green, lush tobacco farm in Hallburry as if it’s the garden of Eden, wearing chopped shortened jeans with a white shirt and plastic boots. It had rained the night before, and the tobacco leaves were blown down and scattered. The storm left him with only devastation and [...]
