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PRETTY FLY FOR A WHITE GUY: Francois Venter is a big rock climber who once drank tequila with the virologist rockstar Dexter Holland of The Offspring. He’s also one of the country’s leading HIV researchers. (Delywn Verasamy)

HIV research: Professor screw it, let’s do it

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

New lactation centre for Baragwanath Hospital as RMHC celebrates 10-year milestone

Ronald McDonald’s House Charities provides support for sick children and a rest station for their families

The Gauteng health department has no plan

There is a chronic shortage of staff at Baragwanath training hospital and patient care is declining, yet the provincial government is letting hundreds of temporary Covid workers go

Crucial role: Lindiwe Myeza defied the apartheid state at every turn and fought tirelessly to improve the lot of  the poor and marginalised citizens of South Africa, even after the dawn of democracy.  (Courtesy Unisa)

Ma Lindi, we will gather for tea and cake

A South African hero has died. But because of Covid-19 we can’t hold a memorial for her, just yet

Alcohol has been a central topic of discussion during the national lockdown.

Alexandra’s black market for booze under lockdown

Underground liquor has a long history in South Africa. Its next chapter is being written under the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown

Zukiswa Wanner writes about the relationship she has with her son. Photo: Mail & Guardian

Love will win when I can’t protect him

"Perhaps a feminist deity gave birth to feminist sons so they could raise the sort of men they would have wanted to be surrounded by."

Many MK veterans

Struggle’s fighters are still bleeding

An ex-freedom fighter tells of the psychological damage she brought back with her from exile

Baragwanath blames power cuts on two employees

The Gauteng department of health has given warning letters to two employees over power outages at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto.

Broken machines and shortages vex Baragwanath Hospital

Doctors from the Soweto hospital have approached the Mail & Guardian in a last-resort effort to get the equipment, supplies and services they need.

Madonsela shocked at state of Baragwanath

Public protector Thuli Madonsela has expressed shock at the conditions at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto after paying it a surprise visit.

Patients roam Soweto in pyjamas

Striking workers from Baragwanath Hospital dance through the streets of Soweto.