Pontsho Pilane

Pontsho Pilane is an award-winning journalist interested in health, gender, race and how they intersect. She holds three degrees in media studies and journalism from Wits University

Covid-19 disrupts HIV and TB services

Coronavirus Pontsho Pilane - 18 Oct 2020

While data is still trickling in on how much the pandemic affects health systems, there are far-reaching consequences for people living with HIV and tuberculosis.

Trump win will abort health care

Health Pontsho Pilane - 1 Oct 2020

Threats of funding cuts has caused a reduction in reproductive and sexual health services

Emergency hospital: Gauteng’s potential R500-million albatross

Coronavirus Sabelo Skiti & Pontsho Pilane - 25 Sep 2020

Construction of an emergency Covid-19 hospital is running months behind deadline, promising to come online only after Gauteng’s peak

Covid-19 sets HIV treatment and testing back

Coronavirus Pontsho Pilane - 4 Sep 2020

Fewer people are getting tested for HIV than last year. People are also battling to access chronic medication. These are some of the lasting effects of the lockdown and the coronavirus pandemic

Open schools mean full tummies as feeding schemes resume

Coronavirus Pontsho Pilane - 30 Aug 2020

About four in five learners in the country’s poorest schools rely on the one meal they receive at school, but they weren’t able to get it for more than four months, during which child hunger increased because of the pandemic

Othering fatness: Medical professionals’ negative bias towards fat people jeopardises the quality of care

Health Pontsho Pilane - 21 Aug 2020

Pontsho Pilane speaks to three women who have found it difficult to access quality healthcare because of medical professionals’ weight bias

Pandemic profiteering: Activists sound the alarm over Big Pharma

Coronavirus Pontsho Pilane - 15 Aug 2020

Big Pharma is already showing signs of putting revenue ahead of saving lives in the race to find a Covid-19 vaccine, according to experts

Health workers afraid of passing Covid to family

Coronavirus Pontsho Pilane - 6 Aug 2020

While nurses bear the brunt of the most psychologically affected of health workers, most are concerned about access to protective supplies

Accessing health and justice in a time of Covid-19

Special Reports Pontsho Pilane - 31 Jul 2020

The similarities between the HIV epidemic and the Covid-19 pandemic are hard to ignore – the most obvious is the level of premature deaths caused by both

Forgotten people of Platfontein

Article Nelisiwe Msomi & Pontsho Pilane - 22 Nov 2019

Public consultations for the country’s new health Bill show how language barriers can keep healthcare away from those who need it

Thousands of babies die each year in SA. This could help save them.

Article Pontsho Pilane & Laura Lopez Gonzalez - 2 Nov 2018

A week. That's how long most newborns who die will make it in South Africa. But there may be hope yet for the country's tiniest patients

Pregnant? Need an abortion? Here’s where not to go

Article Pontsho Pilane - 21 Sep 2018

Are faith-based NGOs breaking the law when they refuse to give women information on where to terminate their pregnancies?

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Press Releases

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

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Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

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Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing