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 ...

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 ...

Since mid-February clinic staff have been telling them that they cannot be helped due to the data-capturing computer system being offline.

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.

The issue, which began in June 2022, has led to multiple protests, with residents accusing the Ngwathe municipality of failing to provide clean water.

I want to state categorically clear that Trump owes South Africa no cent. He has taken his decision and that is it.

Despite resistance from the business community, parts of the private health sector, and political parties in the Government of National Unity, the ANC remains resolute in its commitment to the NHI.

Motsoaledi highlights that medical price inflation is far from general inflation, with estimates ranging from 7.5% to 9.5%, compared to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of around 4.5%. “Whichever way ...

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 ...

Without PEPFAR funding, South Africa could see an excess of half a million unnecessary deaths, and up to half a million new infections over the next 10 years.

Treatment interruption is higher among men than women. HIV-related deaths are also higher among men than women.