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
Patients are being turned away from GP public health facilities, report shows
Patients using public healthcare facilities in Gauteng report being refused access to healthcare services, shortage of healthcare workers, hostile services
November 22, 2023
Toilet cleaning extortion attempts leave TR section in a stinky situation
As the world observed World Toilet Day on Sunday, residents of TR section in Site B, Khayelitsha are living
Elitsha
November 21, 2023
Gugulethu residents march got access and better healthcare facilities
Angry Gugulethu residents demonstrated and handed their memorandum to the Western Cape Health Department in Cape Town today. They
Elitsha
November 21, 2023
Cholera outbreak puts the life of Budiriro residents at risk.
Cholera has killed more than 100 people and infected 5000 since February 2023, according to government estimates. Municipality water is
Ubumbano Voice
November 16, 2023
Children are starving to death in Eastern Cape – Human Rights Commission tells government to act
SAHRC gives national and provincial government departments 3 – 6 months to submit reports to address child malnutrition in the province.
Elitsha
November 14, 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
Patients are being turned away from GP public health facilities, report shows
Patients using public healthcare facilities in Gauteng report being refused access to healthcare services, shortage of healthcare workers, hostile services
November 22, 2023
Crime & Justice
Toilet cleaning extortion attempts leave TR section in a stinky situation
As the world observed World Toilet Day on Sunday, residents of TR section in Site B, Khayelitsha are living
Elitsha
November 21, 2023
Health
Gugulethu residents march got access and better healthcare facilities
Angry Gugulethu residents demonstrated and handed their memorandum to the Western Cape Health Department in Cape Town today. They
Elitsha
November 21, 2023
Environment & Water
Cholera outbreak puts the life of Budiriro residents at risk.
Cholera has killed more than 100 people and infected 5000 since February 2023, according to government estimates. Municipality water is
Ubumbano Voice
November 16, 2023
Eastern Cape
Children are starving to death in Eastern Cape – Human Rights Commission tells government to act
SAHRC gives national and provincial government departments 3 – 6 months to submit reports to address child malnutrition in the province.
Elitsha
November 14, 2023