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Common sense needed in HIV fight
A recent international Aids conference lacked input from those living with the HI virus.
Madibaville isn’t always paradise
Living in a settlement named after Nelson Mandela doesn't mean you have the basics.
When mother is snatched away, Gogo picks up the pieces
South Africa's maternal mortality rate leaves the elderly to deal with its consequences, with many unable to keep up.
Drug row sparked by HIV spending
A new study to be conducted in South Africa, Uganda and India has sparked a heated debate in the HIV activist and research community.
Bhekisisa journalism fellowships
Bhekisisa's first fellowship is coming to end and fellow, Sydney Masinga, speaks about his experience. If you're an interested journalist apply now.
A chink in the armour of HIV
Media reports about HIV-infected people being cured of the virus should be read with caution but could these cases give us clues about an antidote?
Murder charges for botched circumcisions in Eastern Cape
Autopsy reports show that some of the 30 initiates who died last month in the Eastern Cape were assaulted by traditional surgeons.
Abused women in violent spiral
Situations can get worse for women who are battered by their intimate partners: research now shows they are at higher risk of contracting HIV.
Landmark treaty breaks down book barriers for the blind
Last week the World Intellectual Property Organisation announced copyright exceptions on materials for visually impaired people.
Our leaders must keep their word
Though progress has been made, Africa must continue the fight against Aids, TB and malaria.
Anger over drug access in TB trial
A new combination treatment has been tested in Southern Africa, but it is not available locally.
Cotlands resurrected as a haven of hope and learning
ARVs have stopped children dying, now the former Aids hospice is helping them to thrive.
There’s gold at the end of the Brainbow
An ambitious project to map the human brain has vast medical potential – if it's possible.
Past catches up with ‘candy store’ doctor
A doctor currently on paid leave was convicted of two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the US before starting jobs in SA public hospitals.
Decrease in women abuse = decrease in HIV infections, say researchers
Women who experience gender-based violence have a higher risk of contracting HIV: this should be considered in South Africa's prevention strategy.
Eastern Cape drug depot in extremis
A report released by health activists details mismanagement and shortages in Mthatha.