Delayed GBVF Council undermines national plan to end violence against women
President Cyril Ramaphosa declared GBVF as a national disaster ahead of the G20 Leaders Summit in November 2025.
Marcia Moyana
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Advocacy groups call for diabetes to be declared a public health emergency
The country is currently seeing an alarming intersection between diabetes and other noncommunicable diseases.
Labelling diabetes a lifestyle disease reinforces stigma
Patients need encouragement and positive language to make the change needed to improve their quality of life while they manage the chronic condition.
Health officials turned blind eye to R2 billion Tembisa hospital capture
The extent of the fraud and corruption unearthed was only possible because officials disregarded their duties.
Tembisa hospital open to the public, cause of fire under investigation
Some of the contingency measures in place include the diversion of ambulance services, only walk-in emergencies will be attended to.
Tembisa Hospital closed to new patients following emergency unit fire
Members of the public who are concerned about their loved ones are advised to call 011 923 2000 for updates.
How climate change might drive the next pandemic
The world has barely recovered from the devastation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Now scientists are warning that the next pandemic will be offset by climate change. And policymakers must take decisive action to protect the most vulnerable communities. Over…
Hot weather can cause health problems, people working in the sun are most at risk
It is almost eight o’clock on a warm but chilly November Friday morning, Joyce Mathe from Thembisa in Ekurhuleni east of Johannesburg is hard at work collecting waste outside of people’s yards for her recycling business. The cool weather is…
Breast milk reserves in danger of running out
The South African Breastmilk Reserve is calling for breastmilk donations to replenish its depleting stock.
Tackling abortion stigma in Tembisa
Activists say the stigma women face when seeking abortion services at public facilities increases the demand for unsafe abortions.
Bosses urged to support breastfeeding at work
Many breastfeeding moms stop breastfeeding their babies when they go back to work because their workplace environments aren't conducive to expressing milk.
From the farm to the table
An organic farmer has started a farming movement in Soweto townships that support 5 000 children from 12 schools, 80 pensioners and other people from the community.