Francois Venter talks about his unorthodox inaugural lecture, his work during the Aids crisis and his shoot-from-the-hip fix of our healthcare system
Instead of the Aids denialism of decades past, it’s US funding cuts that could lead to up to 300 000 more HIV infections in the next four years. Activists like Sisonke Msimang say the past has answers for the present fight
Bill which aims to provide universal care through a state-run fund is being reviewed by President Cyril Ramaphosa
They say the ruling is in line with global trends
ARV drug dolutegravir will become the go-to drug in all treatment plans next year. Here are 7 things you should know
Treatment Action Campaign and other civil society groups forced a reluctant Mbeki government to change its stance and roll out ARVs
Hundreds of Treatment Action Campaign members braved the Joburg cold to camp outside David Makhura’s office on Tuesday night, demanding Charlotte Maxeke Hospital reopens
The TAC wants the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, closed after a fire in April, to reopen fully as soon as possible, because other hospitals are overburdened.
In her book ‘Femicide in South Africa’, journalist and researcher Nechama Brodie examines the violent history the country’s black lesbians have endured
Medical science has developed hugely powerful technologies that can be used for social purposes. But to achieve this, it needs to be clearly on the side of the people
In the absence of action from the health department, South Africa’s community health workers are once again having to fight for their rights, with a nationwide strike planned from 9 November.
NGOs play a critical role in advancing social change and transformation, but their current funding model needs to be addressed for them to make a sustainable impact in South Africa
State health facilities and the school curriculum have failed the youth, forcing young mothers into unsupported single parenthood
The great housing heist: ‘Widescale looting’ leaves government agency whose job it is to build houses for the poor with an R11m deficit
He has objected to a statement calling for him to be prosecuted and says he’s been criminally defamed
It is the likes of emergency services —the firemen and the paramedics —who bear the brunt for shortfalls in the public purse
It’s been a steep learning curve for districts that sometimes don’t have the know-how — or the data — to write and track local plans.
The federation wants to bring together trade unions and civil society to fight the capitalist class
‘South Africans are so inured to protests that a small protest at an NPA office in Cape Town barely registers’
As South Africa marks Human Rights Day, it’s a good time to reflect on the problems it faces in making constitutional rights a reality
Magashule finally shuffled controversial health MEC Benny Malakoane sideways in his provincial cabinet in 2016 but not before we uncovered this.
Benny Malakoane ‘did an excellent job’ despite tales of fraud, dismissals and hospitals in crisis.
The ex-president will be judged harshly for his unrepentant stance over an estimated 300 000 HIV-related deaths, the activist organisation says.
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/ 29 January 2016
As Benny Malakoane showed off progress in Free State, 317 patients were left in the dark over their cancer status.
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/ 10 November 2015
A commission of inquiry into the the Free State’s healthcare has found that the province’s lack of services endanger the lives of vulnerable people.
The Mma Mokoenas of community health still dispense help despite having been dismissed.
Workers afflicted with silicosis and/or TB launch historic class action lawsuit for compensation.
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/ 30 January 2015
Some of the Free State health workers charged for gathering ‘illegally’ after a services protest accept a plea bargain, but the rest will soldier on.
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/ 28 January 2015
Free State healthcare workers say they are being punished for having dared to defy health MEC Benny Malakoane publicly.
Deputy Minister of Correctional Services Thabang Makwetla claims that prisoners in SA have access to better healthcare. Africa Check investigates.
Activists play a vital role in overseeing the delivery of treatment – which is why they need financial support.
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/ 27 November 2014
The health minister and UNAids are jumping the gun by not consulting activists.