Esidimeni families left in the dark about police investigations
As the death toll from the Life Esidimeni tragedy rises to the 110 mark, patients’ families say the South African Police Service (SAPS) has been “dangerously slow” to act.
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Disabled people at higher risk of HIV
People living with disabilities are often left out of HIV programs despite the fact that they are disproportionately at risk. Treatment Action Campaign activists say that, unless this is addressed, South Africa will struggle to reach the 90-90-90 target set by UNAids.
SA’s new HIV snag: Patients on ART think they’re cured
On the eve of South Africa’s national AIDS conference taking place in Durban this week, Health-e News has found that people are defaulting on their ARVs and posing a risk to others.
HIV activists warn of “unravelling” AIDS response
The country's most influential AIDS advocacy organisations have announced they may withdraw from SANAC, following allegations of corruption.
Obese or not: Excess fat makes you sick
In South Africa, excess body weight is a massive problem, and is linked to a growing number of deaths - study.
Sinkhole havoc for Khutsong community
The community of Khutsong in the Merafong municipality is living in fear as sinkholes open up all over the area, damaging the infrastructure.
SA, Egypt lead Africa’s diabetes and obesity rates
Obesity and diabetes are on the rise in Africa, reveals the first detailed analysis of these epidemics on the continent.
Coke promises, MPs chastise
Coca Cola promises to promote diet and zero drinks while MPs lash industry representatives, as Parlimant continues to wrestle with the sugary drinks tax
Pensioner in court for child’s rape
As the country marks the end of Child Protection week, residents of Tsakane in Ekurhuleni took to the streets in protest as a 61 year-old man made his second appearance in court, charged with raping an 8-year-old girl.
Sugar tax: 10 reasons why the job losses argument doesn’t stick
Amid job losses claims, experts speculate why the levy may not result in job cuts.
Industry to blame sugar tax for global job cuts?
Unions and government are on the look-out for industry using job loss claims as an excuse to fire workers in the name of profit.
The Challenge of Making Africa Smoke-Free
“There’s no doubt that the tobacco industry is losing huge influence in richer countries, as fewer people use tobacco than ever before. The harsh reality, however, is that the industry is now getting away with aggressively exploiting less wealthy countries.” Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf, Harry Lando and Gan Quan discuss…
Department warns of health jobs scam
People responding to adverts for jobs at some of Gauteng’s hospitals in exchange for a deposit fee will be swindled as the offers are bogus and have not been made by the Gauteng Department of Health.
Sex workers to remain ‘criminals’?
Government has been advised not to decriminalise sex work in the very week that a special clinic for sex workers and drug users was opened in Cape Town.
Sugar tax still on track despite ‘scare tactics’
The beverage industry has used “massive scare tactics” to fight a tax on sugary drinks, but it must now “come to the party” and cut the sugar content of its drinks.