One of the key obstacles is the persistent stigma surrounding TB and HIV which often deters individuals from seeking timely diagnosis and treatment.

These downpours have become an unfortunate feature in the province and some communities have been hit by repeated flooding since at least 2022.

While it's crucial to ensure healthcare workers are paid fairly, the wage bill can put a strain on the health budget.

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 ...

The decision to hike VAT instead of increasing the Health Promotion Levy flies in the face of scientific evidence.

Residents of Mbaula Ranch and Phalaubeni villages in Limpopo’s Mopani District have been waiting since 1996 for the Limpopo Department of Health to build them a clinic. The villages have grown to over ...

For more than 30 years the community’s pleas have fallen on deaf ears. A resident, who asked not to be named, says they’ve been asking for a clinic since the 1980s – but nothing has been done. “Our ...

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

The Pheko family from Botshabelo buried their son and brother last week, after waiting three months for an autopsy.

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 Versius Surgical Robotics System is a state-of-the-art tool for minimally invasive surgeries. (Photo: supplied) The Versius Surgical Robotics System is a state-of-the-art tool for minimally ...