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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.
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.
[ICYMI] President Cyril Ramaphosa extends coronavirus lockdown until end of April
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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.
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.
#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.
Why you should care about SA’s new border detention centres
Civil society organisations warn that these centres could put migrants’ rights and health at risk. Joan van Dyk explains.
[ICYMI] SA moves to lockdown level 2, alcohol and tobacco sales unbanned
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.
[WATCH] The booze ban is back: How many hospital beds will it save?
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.
[ICYMI] Coronavirus cases top 1 300 as country heads towards massive screening campaign
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Monday, 30 March 2020, address the nation on the measures currently being undertaken to contain the Coronavirus pandemic.
[ICYMI] The booze ban is back. Find out what else has changed
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses South Africa as the country's active coronavirus disease cases surge past 130 000.
[VIDEO] How to clear your fridge of listeria
Joan van Dyk tells you what to bin and how in under two minutes.
[WATCH] South Africa’s coronavirus outbreak: How it spreads and what to do about it
More than 100 cases of the new virus have been reported in South Africa. Find out what you can expect — and how to protect you and your family.