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Governments have the power to make decisions that can mean the difference between life and death when it comes to health matters. Watch four politicians say what they’ll do to fix South Africa’s health system after the 29 May elections and answer questions from civil society and public health advocates.

Geneveve Heinse, is one of an estimated 7.8-million South Africans infected with HIV. Over the years, treatment — and the stigma attached to HIV — have changed; yet each day, about 400 people in the country still get infected with HIV. Travel to Masiphumelele in the Western Cape with our Health Beat team to find out what treatment is available for free at government clinics today.

With almost half the population depending on a handout from the state, money for social security is a big issue — and political parties know it. Almost every election manifesto we analysed has something to say about the system. Here’s a quick view from some.

Choosing the party whose health policies will serve you best for at least the next five years is a task we make easier with Bhekisisa’s online elections analysis tool, which will help you see the wood for the trees — cutting through the jargon and the politics.

Universal access to healthcareClimate changeFood securitySocial grantsBasic income grantTuberculosisHIVCorruptionGender-based violenceHere’s what the EFF says about health issues. Universal access to healthcareThe EFF says it is...

Universal access to healthcareClimate changeFood securitySocial grantsBasic income grantTuberculosisHIVCorruptionGender-based violenceHere’s what MKP says about health issues. Universal access to healthcareThe party says as a way...

Universal access to healthcareClimate changeFood securitySocial grantsBasic income grantTuberculosisHIVCorruptionGender-based violenceHere’s what the GOOD Party says about health issues. Universal access to healthcareGOOD’s manifesto doesn’t specifically...

Universal access to healthcareClimate changeFood securitySocial grantsBasic income grantTuberculosisHIVCorruptionGender-based violenceHere’s what the African National Congress says about health issues. Universal access to healthcareThe ANC says...

Universal access to healthcareClimate changeFood securitySocial grantsBasic income grantTuberculosisHIVCorruptionGender-based violenceHere’s what the Democratic Alliance says about health issues. Universal access to healthcareThe DA says the...

Universal access to healthcareClimate changeFood securitySocial grantsBasic income grantTuberculosisHIVCorruptionGender-based violenceHere’s what BOSA says about health issues. Universal access to healthcareBOSA’s manifesto doesn’t mention universal health...

Choosing the party whose health policies will serve you best you for at least the next five years is a task we make easier with Bhekisisa’s online elections analysis tool, which will help you see the wood for the trees — cutting through the jargon and the politics.

Governments have the power to decide whether people live or die when it comes to health. On 29 May your vote will determine how well South Africa’s post-election government will look after your health. We’ve launched a series of analyses to break down what parties say they will do to fix the country’s health system.

Universal access to healthcareClimate changeFood securitySocial grantsBasic income grantTuberculosisHIVCorruptionGender-based violenceHere’s what the PAC says about health issues. Universal access to healthcareThe PAC manifesto doesn’t mention...

Governments have the power to decide whether people live or die when it comes to health. On 29 May your vote will determine how well South Africa’s post-election government will look after your health. We’ve launched a series of analyses to break down what parties say they will do to fix the country’s health system.

Universal access to healthcareClimate changeFood securitySocial grantsBasic income grantTuberculosisHIVCorruptionGender-based violenceHere’s what the Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) says about health issues. Universal access to healthcareIf...

Choosing the party whose health policies will serve you best for at least the next five years is a task we make easier with Bhekisisa’s online elections analysis tool, which will help you see the wood for the trees — cutting through the jargon and the politics.