Latest articles on Sexual Health

South Africa’s teen moms are on their own

Article Tebadi Mmotla - 9 Feb 2020

State health facilities and the school curriculum have failed the youth, forcing young mothers into unsupported single parenthood

Theatre company breaks down barriers to communication

Article Advertorial Supplement - 30 Nov 2018

Investing in the Future Youth Development Award. Winner: Drama for Life Theatre Company Project

Hlokomela takes healthcare to women who need it most

Article Advertorial Supplement - 30 Nov 2018

Investing in the Future Health Award Winner: Hlokomela Women's Clinic

A grim anniversary: Hundreds of clinics close as Trump’s gag rule turns one

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Feb 2018

Governments and even anonymous do-gooders are stepping into fill the funding gap left by the US decision, but their pockets will never be deep enough.

Did government waste R127-million on a condom no one wanted?

Article Tian Johnson - 24 Jan 2018

Activists warn new data shows government may have invested millions into the wrong female condom and may be on the verge of doing it again.

Safely embrace ‘hoe is life’

Article Kagure Mugo - 1 Dec 2017

Queer people had only the heterosexual space for early lessons in sexual identity

Let us be childless by choice

Article bogdan TagDiv - 9 Aug 2017

Society must stay out of young women’s decision whether to have babies or not.

Let’s really talk about sex, baby: Improving sexuality education for children

Article bogdan TagDiv - 29 Apr 2017

Sexuality education forms part of the Life Orientation curriculum in South African schools to help learners navigate the challenges of growing up

Youth avoid sexual healthcare

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 7 Apr 2017

Health services are available but the attitudes of medical staff deter young people

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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

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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

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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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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