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[ICYMI] 40 Gauteng schools burglarised during coronavirus lockdown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AqW98inQVY
[ICYMI] South Africa moves down to level 1 — with restrictions
South Africa will most probably move down to lockdown level 1 tonight. Watch President Cyril Ramaphosa live.
Infertility and tradition: ‘Society thinks having children is your womanhood’
We speak to a young, black woman who is infertile about the stigma she faces in her community.
[LISTEN] Has lockdown worked so far?
World renowned scientist, Salim Abdool Karim, says yes. Here's why.
[WATCH] Getting COVID: Is it safe to go to the movies and soccer stadiums?
December holidays are upon us and so are family braais, going to the movies and sports events. But is it safe to do these things? Well, yes and no. It depends how many people there are, how far they’re sitting from each other and how much ventilation there is.
[WATCH] Will COVID-19 make people with HIV sicker than others?
As the numbers of those infected with COVID-19 continue to rise in South Africa, we look at what this could mean for those with HIV.
You might have TB and not know it
TB treatment is available for free in South Africa. But 20% of people are never diagnosed and spread the disease unknowingly.
[ICYMI] President Cyril Ramaphosa extends coronavirus lockdown until end of April
https://youtu.be/4W-lUAG9T0o
Why is prostate cancer more aggressive in black men?
It's not yet known why prostate cancer affects black men worse than their white counterparts, but if you're a black man over 40, get yourself checked.
Smoking vs vaping: Which one is worse?
Is vaping really safer than smoking? Take a look at what we really know about the recent craze some say could help you quit smoking — and what’s behind the recent spate of vaping deaths abroad.
[WATCH] Why are scientists testing a TB vaccine to see if it protects against...
Research suggests that this TB jab could help with more than just TB. Now scientists are testing the vaccine to see if it will help protect the continent from COVID-19.
[ICYMI] The COVID-19 lockdown has bought South Africa time, but the country is unlikely...
Scientists say it's likely that South Africa's decision to embark on a national lockdown early in its Covid-19 outbreak turned the tide against the coronavirus outbreak as no country has before. But the fight against the virus will stretch into months and preparations for field hospitals are underway.
[ICYMI] Here’s what South Africa’s level 2 lockdown will look like
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa address to the nation on Saturday, 15 August 2020, the National Coronavirus Command Council will brief the media on the regulations as South Africa moves to level two of its national lockdown for COVID-19.
![[LISTEN] Health MEC: '#LifeEsidimeni families' voices were muffled’](https://bhekisisa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2f229107-member-ignorance-the-lifeblood-of-medical-schemes-218x150.jpeg "[LISTEN] Health MEC: ‘#LifeEsidimeni families’ voices were muffled’")
[LISTEN] Health MEC: ‘#LifeEsidimeni families’ voices were muffled’
New Gauteng health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa speaks about the Life Esidimeni tragedy that claimed the lives of at least 94 mental health patients.
#Measles: Why your kid might need a booster shot
Are your kids up-to-date with vaccines? Here's why you might want to check on that.
Inside South Africa’s quest for an HIV vaccine in under two minutes
The Uhambo vaccine trial may be over but South Africa’s search for a jab that could prevent HIV globally isn’t.