World Aids Day

Ending HIV in South Africa: Queer community by queer community

Article Geoffrey Ogwaro - 2 Dec 2019

The theme for this year’s World Aids Day stressed “communities”. We need to unpack this terminology, particularly with regards to the queer community

If not now, later: Women’s vulnerability to HIV risk

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Nov 2018

Keeping girls at school could reduce their vulnerability to infection. But women’s lack of empowerment will affect this intervention's success

Successful HIV treatment create health problems by contaminating water with ARVs

Article Dr Eunice Ubomba Jaswa - 30 Nov 2018

Traces of the drugs are found in urine and faeces, but water treatment plants are not designed to remove them

Turning the tide against TB: Treatment alone won’t work

Article bogdan TagDiv - 2 Dec 2015

The global TB rate has been falling by 1.5% per year – far slower than the 10% yearly declines needed to end TB within twenty years.

HIV treatment: Where are the men?

Article bogdan TagDiv - 1 Dec 2015

Our failure to adequately engage men with health services reduces the effectiveness of the many impressive, new HIV prevention breakthroughs.

Motsoaledi: “TB advocates should learn from their HIV colleagues”

Article Mia Malan - 1 Dec 2015

The health minister has stressed the importance of improving tuberculosis treatment so as to help mitigate the drastic impact of TB-HIV co-infection.

The stigma of HIV still kills

Article Mia Malan - 26 Nov 2015

December 1 is #WorldAisDay: HIV was discovered more than 30 years ago. Why do we still stigmatise HIV-infected people?

World Aids Day: Less than half of infected people know

Article bogdan TagDiv - 30 Nov 2014

Although 65% of South Africans reportedly have been tested for HIV at least once, annual testing figures are much lower.

Comment: HIV fight requires wisdom

Article bogdan TagDiv - 27 Nov 2014

The health minister and UNAids are jumping the gun by not consulting activists.

Prudence Mabele: “I have seen ARVs save lives”

Article bogdan TagDiv - 29 Nov 2013

Mabele helped lead the fight for antiretrovirals in SA. A memorial service will be held for her today. This was her last interview with Bhekisisa.

Villagers flock to take HIV tests

Article Mia Malan & Bhekisisa Team - 29 Nov 2013

As a result of an NGO in the Eastern Cape using incentives to encourage people to check their status, HIV testing has tripled in four villages.

Motlanthe: ‘Journey towards Aids-free world has begun’

Article Sapa - 1 Dec 2012

Kgalema Motlanthe has lauded antiretroviral programmes and HIV counselling and testing campaigns, saying the country is "on the right path".

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The Cape Bar Council says his conduct is ‘unbecoming the holding of judicial office’

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Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

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Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

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Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

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Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

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The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

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SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

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Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

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