Swine flu: South African tests negative
The laboratory results on the one suspected case of swine flu in South Africa to date have come back negative. At the same time, the country's health authorities and officials at all ports of entry are ready to handle any cases of the flu.
SA's tap water 'safe to drink'
The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry has reassured South Africans that the country's tap water is safe to drink, noting that the country's drinking water standards are on a par with those of the European Union and other developed countries.
SA steps up cholera campaign
The South African government has heightened its cholera awareness campaign as visitors and foreign nationals return from their holidays in neighbouring countries, following an outbreak in Zimbabwe which has left more than 1 500 people dead.
South Africa: unite against Aids
The SA National Aids Council has called on South Africans to "recapture the spirit that defeated apartheid" by uniting against HIV/Aids and taking action to prevent new infections and deaths from the epidemic. In particular, the council has urged every South African to ensure they know their HIV status.
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