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Three key components of the NHI Bill that need to change

Article Sasha Stevenson - 27 Nov 2019

Have a say in the future health system of South Africa

Hormone drug shortage forces desperate solutions

Article Carl Collison - 15 Mar 2019

Depo-Testosterone has been out of stock since December last year, possibly increasing the risk of serious physical and mental health problems

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Children with disabilities left behind by learner transport policy

Article Daniel Mclaren - 29 Jan 2019

The KwaZulu-Natal education department in particular has done little to fulfil its constitutional obligations

‘Teachers’ right to strike must be protected’ – Section27

Article Sarah Smit - 9 Jul 2018

The advocacy group contends that teaching should not be deemed an essential service

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Section27 calls for end to #EndTreeSchools in Limpopo

Article Sarah Smit - 26 Jun 2018

The poor state of Makangwane Secondary School’s infrastructure came to a head in January, when a corrugated iron roof blew off

NGOs tighten up on sexual harassment policies

Article Rumana Akoob - 31 May 2018

Organisations in the sector have vowed to review their policies on sexual misconduct

No relief for the Komape family

Article Bongekile Macupe - 26 Apr 2018

The judge dismissed their R2-million claim for constitutional damages, saying justice would be better served if all pupils had safe toilets

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Michael Komape’s school needed new toilets over a decade ago

Article Bongekile Macupe - 28 Nov 2017

Former principal of Mahlodumela Primary School told the court that she made repeated requests for new toilets for the school from as far back as 2004.

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New South African identity must emerge

Article Serjeant At The & Bar Author - 18 May 2016

Nuanced debates are needed to have meaningful conversations about South Africa, 20 years into our democracy.

Motsoaledi strikes back at NHI critics

Article Mia Malan - 21 Jan 2016

But the Free Market Foundation maintains the plan will cost the state more than it raises in taxes.

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Government in denial about corruption – Alliance

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Jun 2015

President Jacob Zuma's laughing off Nkandla in Parliament and the police minister's report into the saga are examples of corruption denialism.

Miners seek justice over killer dust

Article Bhekisisa Team - 5 Mar 2015

Workers afflicted with silicosis and/or TB launch historic class action lawsuit for compensation.

Care is cast aside beyond the city limits

Article Bhekisisa Team - 7 Nov 2014

Primary healthcare barely exists outside our urban centres, and apartheid-ordained inequality is stark.

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Community healthworkers shafted by SA’s policy shambles

Article Mia Malan - 11 Sep 2014

The community healthworker system is in chaos, leaving vulnerable communities at risk.

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[From our achives] Former Free State health MEC: They call me a killer, I know I’m a saviour

Article Mia Malan & Bhekisisa Team - 21 Aug 2014

In this 2014 interview, former Free State health MEC Benny Malakoane says that detractors are still alive is proof of the good work under his watch.

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