Blind to the Burden: Why the 2026 Budget Fails 5 Million South Africans
The 2026 Budget missed an opportunity to align financial planning with epidemiological reality.
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Communities battle mosquitoes after Limpopo floods
Experts warn that malaria transmission may still be high 4-8 weeks after the rain subsides.
Human Rights Commission to investigate Seshego water crisis
The municipality confirmed reports of discoloured water affecting certain households in Seshego.
Western Cape refuses to employ community health workers on a permanent basis
For decades, CHWs have been functioning as part-time workers, employed on a contractual basis, earning stipends, with no pension benefits.
Daily trek up a mountain to collect firewood for villagers without electricity
The household has had no electricity since 2014. That same year, she received an RDP house from the government.
Municipality cleans Hluvukani waste sites after Health-e News exposé
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality embark on a clean-up operation following our reporting.
Clinic protocol for patients with fake ID
a pregnant woman tried to register as a patient in the facility’s antenatal care using a South African ID with a photo that didn’t match her face.
Lack of waste management raises health concerns in Hluvukani
A lack of awareness campaigns have left the areas exposed to environmental and health hazards
Historic Africa-led HIV vaccine trial begins in Cape Town
South Africa has moved a step closer to an HIV vaccine with the launch of the BRILLIANT 011 clinical trial at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) site at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. The first participant has already…
Umlazi old age home faces power cuts and medicine shortages
The old age home reportedly does not have a visiting doctor and does not receive regular visits from a professional nurse.
Limpopo floods damage dozens of health facilities, raising safety concerns
The estimated cost of repairing damaged health facilities currently stands at R7 million.
Mahlathi villagers say Limpopo floods have left them without safe drinking water
Community members say the Limpopo floods contaminated their drinking water.
Dopeni residents rebuild bridge washed away by Limpopo floods
Schoolchildren have also been affected, with some learners missing classes entirely since the floods.
Residents of flood-devastated Mbaula village plead for permanent housing
Residents say they will not return to their former homes and are demanding relocation to safer areas.
Extreme heat exposes health risks for schoolchildren
Children are more vulnerable to extreme heat than adults because their bodies cannot regulate temperature as efficiently.