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Forced sterilisation is ‘inhuman’
According to the Commission for Gender Equality’s latest report, this practice is a direct attack on HIV-positive women
Whatever happened to the doctors & nurses involved in the #LifeEsidimeni tragedy
These health workers presided over one of the deadliest tragedies since the dawn of democracy. Find out why they can still practice.
The Snap, Crackle and Pop defence of Tim Noakes
Big Cereal is obviously concerned about their profits, so it’s little wonder they find the Banting diet unpalatable
Basson: Mandela brought me in from the cold
Wouter Basson says former president Nelson Mandela reappointed him to an army post, because the US and UK insisted the state keep a close eye on him.
Foreign doctors hold out a lifeline
Without their presence South Africa's national health insurance cannot be implemented successfully to provide quality healthcare.
Show must go on: Basson fails in bid to quash charges
Cardiologist Wouter Basson's bid to have four charges of unprofessional and unethical conduct against him dismissed has failed.
Wouter Basson resumes battle to keep his medical licence
The bid by Wouter Basson, who headed SA's chemical and biological warfare programme, to have misconduct charges against him dropped continues today.
Health minister denies pushing for his own man
Aaron Motsoaledi has denied allegations that he is trying to "hijack" the appointment of a new registrar to "serve his own agenda".
Medical council cries foul at ‘interference’
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is being accused of hijacking the process for appointing a new registrar.
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SANDF inquiry clears soldiers of the death of Collins Khosa
The board of inquiry also found that it was Khosa and his brother-in-law Thabiso Muvhango who caused the altercation with the defence force members
The inevitable rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths: What the numbers mean
About 20 people in South Africa die each day from the coronavirus, and this number may peak at 300, while positive cases may reach 8 000 a day, according to some projections
Lockdown set to move to level three countrywide from June 1
President Cyril Ramaphosa notes that the behaviour of citizens during level 3 will determine the fate of the nation
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What Africa can learn from Cuba in combating the Covid-19 pandemic
Africa should abandon the neoliberal path to be able to deal with Covid-19 and other health system challenges likely to emerge in future
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Coexisting with Covid-19: Saving lives and the economy in India
A staggered exit from the lockdown accompanied by stepped-up testing to cover every district is necessary for India right now
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Covid-19: Eased lockdown and rule of law Webinar
If you are arrested and fined in lockdown, you do get a criminal record if you pay the admission of guilt fine
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Covid-19 and Frontline Workers
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PPS webinar Part 2: Small business, big risk
The risks that businesses face and how they can be dealt with are something all business owners should be well acquainted with
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Call for applications for the position of GCRO executive director
The Gauteng City-Region Observatory is seeking to appoint a high-calibre researcher and manager to be the executive director and to lead it
