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In Gauteng, poor management and resource shortages in public healthcare are blamed for the high number of medical negligence cases.
Is HIV the leading cause of death in south Africa?
Yoliswa Sobuwa
What’s the leading cause of death in South Africa? That depends on who you ask. According to health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, HIV/AIDS is the biggest killer in our country. But the most recent mortality and causes of death report compiled by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) lists COVID-19 as
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Faith Mutizira
Vulnerable populations, including women, children, and the elderly, will be the focus, with the goal of reducing preventable deaths and improving overall health outcomes.
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Something that reminds us of enjoying a certain food, such as an eye-catching ad or delicious smell, can cause us to crave it.
Sexual violence in South Africa: women share their stories about the dangers of commuting on minibus taxis
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Taxis are not necessarily safe for women. They are like so many other public spaces in a country with some of the world’s highest rates of sexual violence and murder of women by men.
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