Can you spread TB without knowing it? Scientists launch major study to find out
A groundbreaking study led by South African and Indonesian researchers will investigate if people with asymptomatic TB can still transmit the disease.
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Bridging the innovation divide: Making modern diabetes care accessible to all
In countries where these tools are widely available, diabetes care is transformed.
Limpopo village battles years without water and electricity
Water is delivered to a communal JoJo tank three times a week.
Update:Â SAHPRA approves lenacapavir for HIV prevention
SAHPRA’s approval is a prerequisite for the country to start rolling out the drug, which is expected to be available around April 2026.
Surf Therapy Offers Hope for SA Youth Facing Violence and Trauma
Nine out of 10 young people exposed to violence and trauma have little to no access to mental health care.
Who will watch the clinics now? Ritshidze forced to shrink after US aid cuts
Drastic measures had to be taken to avoid the total collapse of the community-led monitoring programme.
KZN Health investigating after woman allegedly gives birth in Addington Hospital corridor
The woman who was in an advanced stage of labour was allegedly asked to walk to the labour ward, resulting in the baby being delivered en route.
Duduza residents demand action over water-filled pits
The rainwater that collects in these holes has become a playground for children from nearby communities who swim in these pits.
Welkom teen dies after being turned away from clinic
The family is demanding that the nurses who turned Mpho away be suspended.
Police probe bags of ARVs and other drugs found in fatal Limpopo bus wreckÂ
A probe is underway to determine whether the drugs were part of an authorised consignment or were being moved illegally across borders.
Toxic BPA Found in Breastmilk — No Law to Stop Exposure
In South Africa, there is no law preventing toxic chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) from being used in most food packaging, even though research shows that exposure can begin in the womb and continue to harm children’s development long into adolescence.
NWU Pride Wall vandalism sparks fears of anti-LGBTQ hostilityÂ
The Potchefstroom pride mural was previously vandalised in 2023. And in 2024, a student was suspended after disrupting a first-year orientation event for being inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community.
Betting on the future means addressing gambling harms
Over and above the social and health impacts of gambling, the industry extracts from the South African economy.
The mental health impact of intergenerational violence on children
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South Africa’s youth face a mental health crisis
By the numbers: The big picture:Globally, mental health challenges are among the leading causes of illness and disability in young people. In South Africa, these pressures are intensified by poverty, violence, and limited access to care. What they’re saying: “Young people…