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One in three sex workers in South Africa say they’ve been raped by a police officer. Could a change in the law solve this?

You can only get in line for a COVID-19 vaccine if you register. Here’s how to do it.

Did you know that anyone hailing from SADC has the right to be treated just like a South African?

The pass rate for medical students is much higher than for other high entry requirement degrees such as engineering and biology. This video explains why.

With misinformation about the new coronavirus spreading like wildfire, we separate fact from fiction so you can stay informed.

People with albinism in Malawi face kidnapping and mutilation because of misguided beliefs that they can bring wealth.

Healthcare-associated infections occur when a person acquires an infection while they are admitted into a hospital. One of the most deadly is a bacterium that has developed resistance against three out of the four antibiotics we can use to treat it.

America’s highest court – the Supreme Court – looks set to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that legalised abortions in the United States. What sort of ripple effect will that have in SA? Legally, none. But there are other ways we could be affected.

Getting busy on Grindr? You might want to think about the little pill that could protect you from HIV infection.

Ben Brown tells Mia Malan about his experience of using a pill that reduces his chances of HIV infection.

The vaping industry is up in arms because of two new proposed laws. A fight is bound to ensue, but tobacco control is a very particular game. This video will help you get to know the players ahead of public hearings.

Victim testimonies can be key to securing convictions. They can also be traumatic. Meet the furry friends coming to the rescue.

Do you know which COVID vaccine you’re going to pick as your booster dose? Here’s a handy guide to the latest research on the mix and match approach.

Medicines regulators constantly monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines by tracking reactions among people who have gotten the jab. Each case is investigated to see if the symptoms are caused by the vaccine, in which case the response will be listed as a side effect.

Find out how our news editor Joan van Dyk decides what our articles should add to the news cycle.

Residents of Masakhane in eMalahleni have never had running water. Instead they have to use buckets and wheelbarrows to carry water from one of the 33 JoJo tanks in the area. But these tanks are not filled regularly, leaving community members to wonder when they’ll next have access to this basic service.