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Ensuring everyone in SA has access to healthcare

Pregnant women and non-South Africans are often denied free healthcare services, and the numbers are rising. This is according to SECTION27’s latest online publication, ‘ Free healthcare services in South Africa: A case for all mothers and children. This…

Cosatu adds its voice to mandatory vaccination debate

Discovery’s decision to implement mandatory vaccination at its workplaces from early next year has irked Cosatu, South Africa’s largest trade union, forcing them to weigh in on the controversial matter.

‘You literally have to watch your back’ – Being LGBTQI+ in the North West

Anele Xhati shares her experiences of being an LGBTQI+ activist and transwoman in the North West. Xhati talks about the real-life dangers in communities, and discrimination in the workplace, and how lockdown has made life harder for the province’s LGBTQI+ community.

South Africa may have stepped on human rights in Covid-19 response, report finds

A report by a human rights group finds that countries, including South Africa, may have violated the rights of vulnerable communities in their response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ensuring everyone in SA has access to healthcare

Cosatu adds its voice to mandatory vaccination debate

‘You literally have to watch your back’ – Being LGBTQI+ in the North West

South Africa may have stepped on human rights in Covid-19 response, report finds

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