Supreme court last hope of justice for Michael Komape
The family is seeking an appeal to find closure and fight for the rights of all learners in South Africa who are still forced to use pit toilets at their schools.
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Mpumalanga launches its first oncology centre
Many cancer patients in the province had no choice but to travel a long distance to Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Gauteng, about 300km away, to receive oncology treatment. This ends now.
New WHO contraceptive guidelines ‘disturbing’
African experts and activists are left disappointed by the updated recommendations and have labelled them rushed and unconcerned with women’s lives.
Traditional vegetable dish can prevent ‘a generation of big bellies’
Could reviving the indigenous ways of preserving food for long periods of time reignite young people’s love for traditional food?
Blaze destroys visually-impaired learners’ rooms Â
Learners from Rivoni School for the Blind have protested for better accommodation and classrooms for months. Now, they've taken matters into their own hands.
Beauty queen empowers fellow women with disabilities
Many women with disabilities in rural areas have limited opportunities. But not if beauty queen, Lufuno Khakhu has her way.
‘David Sello killed my daughter, my heart is still very painful’
The grieving families of David Sello’s victims feel vindicated that his licence is revoked, but says he still needs to face justice.
Will new food labels urge South Africans to make healthier choices?
Government regulation into food labelling aims to empower South Africans to easily understand what is detrimental to their health.
School food declared safe but probe into pupils’ deaths continues
After two Mpumalanga pupils died of suspected food poisoning last month the school nutrition programme in the province has been declared safe, but some parents are not satisfied.
Patients accuse hospital of negligence
Northdale Hospital in Pietermaritzburg is under scrutiny following cases of alleged staff negligence reported to the KwaZulu-Natal department of health.
UNAIDS appoints new executive director
South African activists are thrilled by the appointment of African feminist Winnie Byanyima to UNAIDS top spot, who is the first woman to hold the position in the history of the organisation.
Are family fun walks masquerades to advertise to children?
Is the beverage industry getting away with unfair and unethical advertising aimed at underage children by sponsoring beverages at family walk events?
Investigation into the death of two toddlers in Limpopo
A batch of an antibiotic has been recalled in a hospital after the tragic death of children in the facility.
NHI closer to fruition, says health minister
Expensive medical aid schemes could soon be a thing of the past when the National Health Insurance (NHI) takes off, ensuring adequate health care for all in the country.
‘Dr Sello of Ikageng’ stripped of medical licence
Families vindicated as the case against the Potchefstroom doctor who conducted illegal surgeries in his medical rooms ends.