Can higher ‘sin taxes’ help the economy?
The sugary drinks tax has already generated almost R800-million, and there is a growing call for even higher “sin taxes” to help reverse the VAT increase. HEALTH-E NEWS’ Amy Green reports.
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UNAIDS places official on ‘special leave’
The UNAIDS Nigeria Country Director’s legal threat against an activist for accusing him of inappropriate behaviour has backfired as the agency places him on 'special leave'.
More sexual harassment woes for UNAIDS
UNAIDS Nigeria Country Director’s threat to sue AIDS activist Vuyiseka Dubula for implying that he is a sexual predator may have backfired as more witnesses come forward.
CT residents are the fittest, and the best drivers
Cape Town is the fittest city according to Discovery, and the people also drive better.
Charity aims to keep poor kids in school
More than 50% of South Africans live in poverty, according to Stats SA. That’s more than 30,4-million people - and Serame Mpato wants to do something about it.
Findings of private health inquiry to be dumped?
There is a risk that the Health Market Inquiry’s recommendations on the private health sector will be disregarded by government as they do not align with the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, warn health activists. But are the two mutually exclusive? And what are the government’s plans? HEALTH-E NEWS’ Amy Green finds out.
Cheque fraud syndicate targets EC schools
The Eastern Cape Department of Education has uncovered a cheque fraud syndicate that targets schools in Alfred Nzo municipality.
Bystanders traumatised by death of firefighter
Witnesses of the fire that tore through a building in downtown Johannesburg on Wednesday watched in horror as firefighter fell to his death from the 23rd floor.
Abused Limpopo woman uses poetry to heal
After spending 17 years in an abusive marriage, Koena Selemela (46), penned her experience in a book called Healing Poems. This is an anthology documenting details of her horrific past as they unfolded every day.
Thousands go hungry after mismanagement of food relief
While the Gauteng government investigates corruption in the running of its food banks, those who rely on these banks are going hungry.
Ex-addict’s now addicted to helping others
A former drug dealer and addict wants to build a rehabilitation centre to help other addicts. Thabang Maphori (29) from Lebowakgomo Zone A in Limpopo told Health-e News that his four-year battle with drugs nearly destroyed his life.
Cigarette market soaring in Africa
Tobacco companies are thriving in Africa due to weak anti-tobacco and tax laws, and tobacco use has increased by 44 percent between 1990 and 2012.
New CEO for Bara following protests
Dr Richard Lebethe has this week been appointed as the new acting CEO of Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital following protests at the facility by health unions who have been picketing outside since Monday.
Another whistleblower is humiliated
It takes immense courage to be a whistleblower – to rise up against authority and speak out against incidences of wrongdoing or human rights violations. But it has not gone well for most South Africans who have done so, and this week another brave source has been taken down.
Hope for strong world declaration on deadly TB
Last week the World Health Organsiation (WHO) changed its treatment recommendations for the deadliest form of TB, drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB), following South Africa's bold decision.