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COVID-19 VACCINATION during pregnancy and breastfeeding is considered safe for both mother and baby.

Although the risk is small, pregnant and postnatal women are at increased risk of severe Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), compared to non-pregnant women.

According to the Vaccine Ministerial Advisory Committee (VMAC), pregnant women who contract COVID-19 also have an increased risk of preterm birth and other complications.

Four young people from across South Africa share their stories with Vuk'uzenzele on why they choose to be vaccinated against the Coronavirus Disesase (COVID-19).

Bokamoso Molale (23) from Welkom in the Free State received the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) jab on 30 April 2021 – earlier than other people his age because he is a medical student.

Young people ready to vote in local government elections.

Gabisile Cengimbo (18) will cast her vote for the first time on 1 November in the Municipal Elections. She says she is using the opportunity to voice her need for change.

If we all work together, we can help keep each other safe from COVID-19 on voting day.

With the Local Government Elections set to take place on 1 November, the safety of voters and staff during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic is a top priority for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

Not being able to find a doll that represented her daughter’s heritage and culture inspired Meyerton entrepreneur Mmule Ramothibe Ka Pityana to create her own.

Patrick Selepe made history at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics by becoming the first person with a disability to serve as an official at the Paralympic wheelchair tennis event.

Selepe’s journey started after being diagnosed with bone cancer at 19, when he had to have his leg amputated above the knee.

When Sihle Msimango (11) was born with hemiplegic cerebral palsy it was thought she would never be able to walk. Hemiplegic cerebral palsy affects motor abilities and muscle tone on the body.

Government can only successfully address severe challeng