Antibiotics

Antibiotic resistance: Three ways to stop the rise of the superbugs

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Nov 2018

We are facing possibly the greatest health threat of our time: drug-resistant infections. But here's why there's hope the world can change course.

Poor practices put chicken industry in danger

Article Sipho Kings - 26 Oct 2018

Poor practices in the industry lead to disease, use of antibiotics and contamination of water and soil

Reckless farm meds feed superbugs

Article Lynley Donnelly - 8 Jul 2016

The overuse and abuse of antibiotics strengthens lethal, drug-resistant bacteria.

Doctors’ ways with words can lead to misperceptions

Article Bhekisisa Team - 26 Aug 2015

Research shows that the way doctors describe medical conditions can affect whether or not a patient demands antibiotics.

War declared on the ‘superbugs’

Article bogdan TagDiv - 17 Jul 2014

Several initiatives are under way to stop the abuse of antibiotics.

Enzyme teaches bacteria to resist drugs

Article Sipho Kings - 27 Sep 2012

A new strain of drug-resistant bacteria has made landfall in South Africa.

When drugs don’t work

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Nov 2010

When medication fails, transplant surgery becomes virtually impossible.

Life without antibiotics

Article bogdan TagDiv - 9 Nov 2010

In the near future we're going to have to learn to live without these essential drugs once again

Superbugs outstripping humans in survival race

Article bogdan TagDiv - 20 Aug 2010

Antibiotics are a bedrock of modern medicine but, in the near future, we're going to have to learn to live without them once again.

Press Releases

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MiX Telematics enhances in-vehicle video camera solution

IT Web - 27 Jan 2020

The company has launched the gold MiX Vision Bureau Service, which includes driver-coaching tools to ensure risky driver behaviour can be addressed proactively and efficiently.

Press Releases

Boosting safety for cargo and drivers

IT Web - 24 Jan 2020

The use of a telematics system for fleet vehicles has proved to be an important tool in helping to drive down costs and improve efficiency, says MiX Telematics Africa.

Government News

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

SA News - 24 Jan 2020

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

Government News

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

Government News

UK-Africa investment summit 2020: Think Africa Invest SA

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

UK-Africa investment summit 2020: Think Africa Invest SA

Press Releases

MTN unveils TikTok bundles

IT Web - 22 Jan 2020

Customised MTN TikTok data bundles are available to all prepaid customers on *136*2#.

Special Reports

The changing role of marketing

Derek Davey - 22 Jan 2020

Marketing is an exciting discipline, offering the perfect fit for individuals who are equally interested in business, human dynamics and strategic thinking. But the...

Press Releases

Upskill yourself to land your dream job in 2020

IT Web - 21 Jan 2020

If you received admission to an IIE Higher Certificate qualification, once you have graduated, you can articulate to an IIE Diploma and then IIE Bachelor's degree at IIE Rosebank College.