Health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi criticised both the private security company and police for their handling of the situation.

One of Johannesburg’s oldest hospitals, Helen Joseph, is in disarray. Lack of security, non-payment of food service providers, dirty linen piling up in ...

Dr Tumelo Mufhandu, a virologist at the University of North West, warns that when there’s no water for hand-washing after using the toilet, it puts people at risk of “gastrointestinal infections from ...

The abrupt halt of PEPFAR (the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) funding to South Africa threatens the country’s fight against HIV, putting thousands of healthcare workers’ jobs at risk ...

South Africa has made significant progress through tobacco taxation, advertising bans, and smoking restrictions. But tobacco use remains high, with 29.4% of adults using tobacco products.

There have been numerous complaints about service at Potlako Motlohi clinc. (Photo: Molefi Sompane) There have been numerous complaints about service at Potlako Motlohi clinc. (Photo: Molefi Sompane) ...

Experts call for comprehensive reforms to fix the private health sector. (Photo: Freepik) Experts call for comprehensive reforms to fix the private health sector. (Photo: Freepik) The Universal Health ...

Sexual acts involving children under 12 are automatically considered statutory rape, as children below this age cannot legally consent. Political decisions and policies significantly impact women’s ...

The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, ...