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Orthopaedic nightmare in the Free State

Posted in: Free State, Latest, Spotlight Edition 4

Whistleblowers say patients with broken legs, arms and other serious orthopaedic conditions are being sent home in the Free State because the buckling health system is simply unable to cope with the numbers. Health workers are told there is no money to bring in outside help to reduce the waiting lists.

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Orthopaedic nightmare in the Free State

Opinion: Return of the quacks

Posted in: Free State, Spotlight, Spotlight Edition 3

For a long time, South Africa has been a country where charlatans are able to flourish and peddle dangerous remedies for all kinds of ailments.

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Opinion: Return of the quacks

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