Violence, pregnant teenagers and booze at De Aar's end of the world

Alcohol abuse breeds apathy and joblessness, and fuels abuse in an ever more vicious cycle.

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• Banned booze ads will only affect the economy - badly
• Booze curfew breaks the cycle of violence on the Wild Coast

Comment: Alcohol industry still calls the shots

Policies protect profits but they fail to address alcohol's harmful effects on society.

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Clues to curing Aids could live in antibodies

According to a study, the discovery of how a woman's body responded to her HIV infection by making antibodies may hold the clue to a cure for Aids.

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Is SA ready to turn over a new leaf?

Cannabis may well have beneficial properties, but experts warn that smoking it is still bad for your health.

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HIV: Not one of us can say, 'never me, never mine'

We feature four HIV positive women in their 40s who fit the profile of a typical M&G reader.

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Health services too sick to mention

Activists says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan misrepresented the true state of the country's health in his budget speech.

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Motsoaledi launches new contraceptive implant

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has introduced a new contraceptive implant, which is active for three years, and is available at clinics from June.

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Comment: Preventative care will lower costs

Better-quality primary healthcare would result in lower medical aid premiums.

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'Disappointing' budget leaves little room for health boost

The Rural Health Advocacy Project says the budget was "disappointing" as it does not make provision for improvements in healthcare service delivery.

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HPCSA's inertia sinks foreign medics

Badly needed and eager to work here, their efforts are being thwarted by a bureaucratic quagmire.

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Motsoaledi frenzy over NHI

His reasoning has come in for much criticism, but the minister has no wish to continue the debate.

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Social media fans suicidal fire

There is growing evidence which suggests interactions on social media sites like Facebook romanticise suicide for teenagers part of emo sub-cultures.

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ARV-shortages uncovered: Bhekisisa director speaks on VoW FM

Bhekisisa director Mia Malan speaks on The Science Inside show about ARV shortages on Voice of Wits radio station.

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Comment: This Valentine's Day don't ignore the screams next door

All sectors in society need to act to stop gender based violence say Sonke Gender Justice as they remember Reeva Steenkamp and Anene Booysen.

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Downside of sex 'enhancers'

There are many off the shelf products, but little is known about them – and their effects.

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Aphrodisiacs? They're touch and go

For added excitement and endurance on Valentine's Day, maybe skip the sex drugs.

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Women sick of inequality - literally

Research shows women are more likely to have high blood pressure and experts blame the added stress of unequal gender roles.

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Sick miners are 'left with nothing'

Miners with silicosis and TB are entitled to a small payout, but don't claim because they are kept in the dark about their rights.

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Physician, don't fool yourself - Motsoaledi replies to NHI criticism

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi describes Dr Chris Archer's criticism of the national health insurance as ignorant at best.

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