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

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.

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.

We speak to a young, black woman who is infertile about the stigma she faces in her community.

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.

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.

As day one of the country's 21-day lockdown draws to a close, ministers are expected to outline the state of the country's response. The briefing comes on the heels of South Africa's first deaths from the new virus.

WATCH LIVE: Zweli Mkhize unveils the National Health Insurance Bill.

The Uhambo vaccine trial may be over but South Africa’s search for a jab that could prevent HIV globally isn’t.

After more than four years, the Competition Commission presents its final report on its investigation into the high cost of private healthcare.

Most of the restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the new coronavirus have been lifted. The 10pm to 4am curfew remains. Watch the President’s speech for more details.

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.

Are your kids up-to-date with vaccines? Here's why you might want to check on that.

Civil society organisations warn that these centres could put migrants’ rights and health at risk. Joan van Dyk explains.

Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga and Minister of Higher Education and Training, Science and Innovation, Blade Nzimande give an update on how and when schools will start reopening.

Some South Africans are making a lot of noise about the ban on alcohol sales during the country's COVID-19 response. So why did the country go dry? Take a look at the numbers behind the decision.