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Spiked – the murky world of date rape drugs

Fri, 5 Mar, 2010

The many stories of these incidents are unclear; an obliterated night, a single story told by witnesses. For some these stories are fairly innocuous.

They may shrug, wondering why, after only two drinks, they acted so strangely and couldn’t remember anything the next day. I’m not certain, they say.
COMMUNITY

AG’s report highlights EMS woes

Wed, 3 Mar, 2010

A report by the Auditor-General (AG) shows that the poor quality of services rendered by the Emergency and Medical Services (EMS) can be attributed to a chronic shortage of staff and vehicles.
COMMUNITY

Lwana promises service delivery for 2010

Wed, 3 Mar, 2010

Makana Mayor Vumile Lwana has promised the Makana community that the municipality will focus on service delivery this year.
COMMUNITY | ENVIRONMENT

How one leaking tap causes trouble

Wed, 3 Mar, 2010

Peter Andrews of Hoegenoeg told Grocott’s Mail that he has been driven to desperation after two years of trying to get his neighbour to fix a leaking tap in his yard.

The continuously leaking tap is less than two metres from Andrews’ house and is damaging his property, with his floors being damaged by damp.
COMMUNITY

DeafSA reacts to insensitive labels

Wed, 3 Mar, 2010

The Deaf Federation of South Africa (DeafSA) has reacted to the recent news coverage on Stanley and Diana Philander, a deaf couple who were mistakenly thought to have won the lottery, where various newspapers referred to them as “deaf and dumb” or “mute”.
COMMUNITY | HEALTH

Jabez centre keeps the light shining

Wed, 3 Mar, 2010

It was an exciting day when the Extension 9-based Jabez Aids Centre hosted its annual candle lighting  memorial ceremony at Luvuyo Hall in Fingo Village last Friday.

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