Her research involves using traditional medicinal plants to create tiny particles that can be added to hospital air systems to kill harmful germs.
Kuhlekonke Phenyane from Vryheid in northern KwaZulu-Natal was born with lamellar ichthyosis (LI), a rare skin condition that causes the build-up of scales all over the body.
His granddaughter says they were turned away because he wasn't on any medication, despite his dangerously high blood pressure. His condition worsened, and he developed severe wounds on his legs.
The Eastern Cape health department has reportedly spent over R500,000 on hotel accommodation for the CEO of Zithulele Hospital.
Somdaka, a 41-year-old breast cancer survivor, shares her journey of battling and defeating aggressive breast cancer.