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Health department expects to be sued over proposed NHI changes
‘I can’t mention who are the parties I am expecting litigation from but I can assure I know who they are.'
Modern-day oracles? Meet the scientists tracking COVID’s crappy future
Far fewer people are testing for COVID-19 than last year this time, but most people flush. Water in the country’s drains can pick up a spike in cases or can help to pick up a threatening new variant in time for clinics to prepare for an influx of patients.
Ombud slams doctor, media over allegations of abuse at mental health hospital
Makgoba says a statistical error led doctor to greatly overestimate patient deaths.
Whose National Health Insurance is it anyway? Taking back the power
Public comment on the NHI Bill has closed, but there are other ways you can add your voice to this historic overhaul of the country’s health services. Find out in this latest instalment of "Compass", our series on the NHI.
#LifeEsidimeni: What Qedani Mahlangu’s testimony may mean for David Makhura
Accusations fly as the embattled former health MEC finally testifies at the ongoing arbitration hearings.
#LifeEsidimeni: Head of NGO tied to 23 deaths was unqualified, unlicensed
Owner of Pretoria organisation Precious Angels breaks down and dodges queries amid questions surrounding deaths.
Fifth postponement in MEC Malakoane’s corruption case
Activists have expressed frustration at the corruption trial of Free State MEC Benny Malakoane being postponed for the fifth time.
Almost three out of four specialist medical posts are vacant in this province
And about half of its ambulances are standing idle.
Government disputes drug stock-out survey: ‘Far fewer clinics run out of medicine’
The report describes medication shortages as "a serious threat to the public healthcare system". But the government says the figures are inaccurate.
HIV vaccine trial stopped after jab found ineffective
In South Africa, scientists halted what promised to be a ground-breaking HIV vaccine study called HVTN 702 early after the jab offered no protection.
SA has highest number of new HIV infections worldwide – survey
With over 400 000 new HIV infections occurring in 2012, South Africa ranks first in HIV incidence in the world, says an HSRC survey.
#FeesMustFall: Why are protestors rubbing condoms on their eyes?
This week, tear-gassed #FeesMustFall protestors took to rubbing condoms on their eyes. Bhekisisa investigates why.
Could South Africa’s next HIV plan call for the decriminalisation of drug use?
Almost 300 000 South Africans will contract HIV this year. The country may be targeting a crucial five-year window to stem the tide of new infections.
‘I think I’m going to die,’ SA patient desperate for cancer drug tells UN
A desperate South African breast cancer patient pleaded with the United Nations (UN) on Thursday to help her access a drug that can save her life.
#WitsHungerStrike: Four tips to protect your eyes during a protest
Police often use tear gas as a method of crowd control. Here are some tips to keep safe when those tear gas canisters start flying from our archives.
New Gauteng programme allows drug users to swap illegal highs for safer alternatives
The Tshwane initiative could help reduce drug use, drug-related crime and new HIV infections.