This is no time to snigger at the high rates of coronavirus in the Global North. We could be just as hard hit — and it is poor people who will suffer the most
The health minister is positive that all those who came into contact with the infected Durban man will be identified and quarantined
According to the Commission for Gender Equality’s latest report, this practice is a direct attack on HIV-positive women
The health minister is positive that all those who came into contact with the infected Durban man will be identified and quarantined
The US Mission in South Africa is developing determined, resilient, empowered, Aids-free, mentored and safe young women through its Dreams programme
Collection times for chronic medication have been hugely reduced
The theme for this year’s World Aids Day stressed “communities”. We need to unpack this terminology, particularly with regards to the queer community
Sperm washing, assisted insemination and long hospital waits — if you were lucky. This is what pregnancy when you were HIV-positive used to look like
We need to resist the patriarchy, racism, sexism and capitalist greed that is still prevalent on the globe
Salim Abdool Karim joins Newton, Hawking and Einstein as a member of an extraordinary society
Malawi’s president faces stiff competition. But the politics will be different even if he doesn’t win
One in three sex workers in South Africa say they’ve been raped by a police officer. Could a change in the law solve this?
Women and men must together gather the resolve it takes for change to take hold everywhere
Leaving home means leaving your friends, family and social support. But it’s worse than that.
Does sex work legislation have an impact on gender-based violence and HIV infection rates? We traveled to Amsterdam and Durban to find out.
Radio, print and TV are great tools, but digital platforms provide information and enables conversations between peers and with experts
Traces of the drugs are found in urine and faeces, but water treatment plants are not designed to remove them
Keeping girls at school could reduce their vulnerability to infection. But women’s lack of empowerment will affect this intervention’s success
We need to take measures that will address gender violence, inequality and patriarchy
From Amsterdam’s glittering canals to Durban’s dark streets, take a look at how the world legislates sex — and why it matters.
The country’s investments in HIV treatment and prevention are paying off, leading to huge reductions in new infections
‘Balungile was always protective of me and I got comfortable in the knowledge that she’d always be there for me’
Want to advocate for your uterus? Here are six ways you can do it.
What’s left unspoken: If you expect your healthcare provider to lay out your birth control options, you may be in for a long wait
The products themselves could be dangerous and are likely to encourage high-risk sexual behaviour.
A successful ANC elective conference is critical to lift South Africans out of our misery. Here are 12 questions for the would-be presidents
More than three decades into the HIV epidemic, some conversations haven’t become any easier. This is one of them.
Sex workers in the country want their profession to be decriminalised so that they can access health services without being discriminated against.
Those most at risk of HIV are still fighting to be heard. But there’s a lot we can learn from the fight against HIV.
The only solution to problems created by the "prostitution industry" is to end it, argue opponents as we kick off a two-part debate.
In this township, alcohol makes violent men close to three times more likely to rape a woman.
In this township, alcohol makes violent men close to three times more likely to rape a woman.