Strandfontein closes but concern after former resident tests positive for Covid-19: Woman tests positive after leaving City camp for homeless residents
Source: GroundUp News.
How we are dealing with Covid-19 in care homes: We are doing our best in difficult circumstances but we need more assistance from the Department of Social Development
Source: GroundUp News.
New policies clarify who must pay for Covid-19 tests: Some hospitals expect patients coming in for surgery or dialysis to pay for their own tests
Source: GroundUp News.
Police watchdog promises to improve, but controversial targets remain: Funding shortfalls call into question IPID’s ability to fulfil its mandate
Source: GroundUp News.
Oudtshoorn families accuse municipality of sidelining them for housing: Municipality says plan to provide housing and services to Zone 14 could only start next year
Source: GroundUp News.
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