Latest articles on Bhekisisa

Crime and medicine: How to keep criminals out of our hospitals

Article Nelisiwe Msomi - 27 Aug 2019

There may be no quick fix to making our hospitals safer, but there may be one simple place to start

Abortion: SA must speak up

Article Colleen Lowe Morna - 28 Sep 2018

Our country has a duty to ensure women’s rights are protected here and in the region

Bhekisisa scoops top health journalism award – again

Article Bhekisisa Team Author - 26 May 2016

Health editor Mia Malan wins top honour for the second time at Discovery's annual awards ceremony.

Ndua’s stove keeps a lid on cholera in Kenya

Article Bhekisisa Team - 31 Mar 2016

Women said they couldn't afford to boil water and cook, so a local inventor rolled up his sleeves.

M&G joins #UnmaskStigma TB awareness campaign

Article Mia Malan - 22 Mar 2016

The Mail & Guardian's health centre, Bhekisisa, joins the World Health Organisation in raising awareness about TB on World TB Day on March 24.

Quick urine TB test a life-saver, but only in certain cases

Article bogdan TagDiv - 21 Mar 2016

There are fears that, because the LAM measure is easily administered, it could be used when conditions call for more detailed analysis.

Mobile tech: A malaria-fighting secret weapon for Africa?

Videos Staff Reporter - 10 Mar 2016

Is mobile technology the malaria-fighting secret weapon Africa’s been waiting for?

From the judges’ seat: Three lessons for scientists

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 Mar 2016

Here are three tips to help keep your scientific presentations interesting, full of life and not sleep inducing.

No cause for panic stations over SA Zika case, says expert

Article bogdan TagDiv - 22 Feb 2016

Health authorities say the visitor diagnosed with the mosquito-spread virus has recovered and there is minimal likelihood of a local outbreak.

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Police respond to rural water protests with bullets

anna majavu - 14 Jul 2020

The coronavirus has hit the Eastern Cape hard, but many rural areas in the province still have no clean water for hand washing, forcing residents to break lockdown regulations to protest

Coronavirus

Basic income grant on the cards as Covid-19 threat intensifies

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

The pandemic has triggered a global economic crisis that will leave many South Africans without income security

Coronavirus

Taxis and Covid-19: ‘The ideal doesn’t exist’

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

After months of complaining about the regulations imposed on the industry, taxi owners have been given a lifeline

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Special Reports

SafetyWallet and First Aid Level 1

special reports - 15 Jul 2020

Basic First Aid is an industry standard and it is the basic requirement in working environments that employers need to have in place

Special Reports

Yvonne Chetty: a passion for an efficient public sector and mentoring

special reports - 13 Jul 2020

'Being affiliated to a professional body such as SAICA makes providing expert guidance and support to my colleagues that much easier'

Special Reports

Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow

Special Reports

Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date

Special Reports

Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA

Staff Reporter - 8 Jul 2020

SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations

Special Reports

Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities

Special Reports

Cheque value bundles – real value

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities

Special Reports

Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket

special reports - 6 Jul 2020

In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners