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Gladys has hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the most deadly non-communicable disease in the world.

Watch the second and final day of the health department and South African Medical Research Council's dialogue as policymakers, researchers and scientists discuss the way forward for the implementation of the country's National Health Insurance scheme.

The novel coronavirus has swept through Khayelitsha in the Western Cape — and so has the fear of contracting it.

During South Africa’s national COVID-19 lockdown, there have been a string of evictions by the City of Cape Town. A recent judgement ruled that the city is not allowed to evict people or demolish their homes without a court order. But for some, it’s already too late.

When we are socialised to believe something as natural as menstruation is dirty, those who bleed may feel embarrassed about their period.

Ebola tore into the fabric of family life, and the relationships that bind them. These are two similar stories, with very different endings.

Listen to world-renowned epidemiologist, Salim Abdool Karim, explain what factors will determine whether or not South Africa extends its national lockdown — again.

How do you know if you are affected by long COVID? Find out from Dr Rubeshan Perumal, head of the long COVID clinic at Groote Schuur hospital.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 8 pm on Monday on developments in relation to the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

In a world where transgender people face stigma and discrimination every day, these clinics are trying to make their lives easier.

Did you know that 'bluetoothing' puts you at risk of contracting multiple bloodborne diseases and it doesn't even get you high?

Curious about water births and why they're becoming more popular? We give you the basics in under 2 minutes.

The health ombudsman has found 94 mental health patients died because of state negligence. Laura Lopez Gonzalez tells Mia Malan what happened.

World renowned scientist, Salim Abdool Karim, says yes. Here's why.

After almost two years, the nation comes together to watch the national football team play its first match on home turf.

TB treatment is available for free in South Africa. But 20% of people are never diagnosed and spread the disease unknowingly.