Heat stressed Mangaung residents without water for over a week
The South African Weather Service has advised people to drink a lot of water during the heatwave that’s hit the
December 4, 2023
Giving South Africa’s disabled children the care they need
by Chantelle Kriel, CEO of Casa Caritas. Most children with disabilities require care beyond what parents or primary caregivers can
December 1, 2023
South Africans are living longer, mostly thanks to HIV treatment
Of the 7.8-million HIV-positive people in South Africa, about 5.8-million are on antiretroviral treatment, and About 5.5-million people get their
GroundUp
November 30, 2023
South Africa has great HIV laws, but they’re not being fully enforced
Policy is central to the global efforts to end AIDS. Progressive policies that enshrine civil liberties can help people take
November 30, 2023
Call for better funding for women’s shelters
Insufficient funding, poor treatment of survivors of gender-based violence, and challenges getting protection orders were some of the issues raised
GroundUp
November 29, 2023
South Africa edging closer to HIV goals, but women still bear the brunt
The sixth South African national HIV prevalence, incidence, and behaviour survey shows the significant progress the country has made in
November 29, 2023
How we talk to young boys is key to curbing the gender-based violence scourge in South Africa
by Dr Ntombifikile Mtshali, CEO of Shout-It-Now, a South African NPC that delivers youth-friendly, community-based HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health
November 28, 2023
Higher chicken and egg prices spell trouble for low-income families
South Africans are facing tough economic times this holiday season. Poultry producers have warned of an increase in the price
November 27, 2023
Health risks at home: a study in six African countries shows how healthy housing saves children’s lives
Hellen Gitau, African Population and Health Research Center; Blessing Mberu, African Population and Health Research Center; Kanyiva Muindi, African Population
November 24, 2023
Mental health is key to maternal health
One in 3 South African women experience depression and/or anxiety during and after pregnancy. Empathy and positive mental health screening
November 23, 2023
Heat stressed Mangaung residents without water for over a week
The South African Weather Service has advised people to drink a lot of water during the heatwave that’s hit the
December 4, 2023
Giving South Africa’s disabled children the care they need
by Chantelle Kriel, CEO of Casa Caritas. Most children with disabilities require care beyond what parents or primary caregivers can
December 1, 2023
Government & Service Delivery
South Africans are living longer, mostly thanks to HIV treatment
Of the 7.8-million HIV-positive people in South Africa, about 5.8-million are on antiretroviral treatment, and About 5.5-million people get their
GroundUp
November 30, 2023
South Africa has great HIV laws, but they’re not being fully enforced
Policy is central to the global efforts to end AIDS. Progressive policies that enshrine civil liberties can help people take
November 30, 2023
Gender
Call for better funding for women’s shelters
Insufficient funding, poor treatment of survivors of gender-based violence, and challenges getting protection orders were some of the issues raised
GroundUp
November 29, 2023
South Africa edging closer to HIV goals, but women still bear the brunt
The sixth South African national HIV prevalence, incidence, and behaviour survey shows the significant progress the country has made in
November 29, 2023
How we talk to young boys is key to curbing the gender-based violence scourge in South Africa
by Dr Ntombifikile Mtshali, CEO of Shout-It-Now, a South African NPC that delivers youth-friendly, community-based HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health
November 28, 2023
Higher chicken and egg prices spell trouble for low-income families
South Africans are facing tough economic times this holiday season. Poultry producers have warned of an increase in the price
November 27, 2023
Health risks at home: a study in six African countries shows how healthy housing saves children’s lives
Hellen Gitau, African Population and Health Research Center; Blessing Mberu, African Population and Health Research Center; Kanyiva Muindi, African Population
November 24, 2023
Mental health is key to maternal health
One in 3 South African women experience depression and/or anxiety during and after pregnancy. Empathy and positive mental health screening
November 23, 2023