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Medical scheme pricing is not an affordability crisis

Medihelp Medical scheme pricing is not an affordability crisis

6 Aug 2026

Breast cancer screening in South Africa: Balancing early detection with appropriate care

MANGO-OMC Breast cancer screening in South Africa: Balancing early detection with appropriate care

28 Jul 2026

The role of wellness and mental health in corporate healthcare

Medihelp The role of wellness and mental health in corporate healthcare

15 Jul 2026

Africa's next healthcare revolution will be driven by African genomics

Eduvos Africa's next healthcare revolution will be driven by African genomics

10 Jul 2026

New internship programme at SU clinics opens doors for aspiring medical receptionists

Stellenbosch University New internship programme at SU clinics opens doors for aspiring medical receptionists

9 Jul 2026

BizTrends2027 | Sponsorship opens for business

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1 Jul 2026

Young UP researchers develop citrus-based supplement to fight diabetes and obesity

University of Pretoria Young UP researchers develop citrus-based supplement to fight diabetes and obesity

30 Jun 2026

Built on care, backed by strength: Medihelp restores solvency and reinforces its commitment to members

Medihelp Built on care, backed by strength: Medihelp restores solvency and reinforces its commitment to members

26 Jun 2026

Before you sign: Make sure you choose the right medical scheme

Medshield Before you sign: Make sure you choose the right medical scheme

17 Jun 2026

Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings expands Busamed Gateway Private Hospital

Catchwords Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings expands Busamed Gateway Private Hospital

15 Jun 2026

LeadUP Podcast launches Season 6 with business growth insights from UP alumnus Christopher Williams

University of Pretoria LeadUP Podcast launches Season 6 with business growth insights from UP alumnus Christopher Williams

5 Jun 2026

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ILDS’s newly established Strategic Working Group on Skin Bleaching aims to challenge the allure of skin bleaching, which the controversial South African personality often promotes. Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

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29 Jul 2026

Motsoaledi speaks at the SAHRC. Source: YouTube.

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Karabo Ledwaba 10 Jul 2026

Haleon's Made in Mzansi campaign celebrates SA's role in manufacturing healthcare brands

Haleon's Made in Mzansi campaign celebrates SA's role in manufacturing healthcare brands

10 Jul 2026

A former awaiting-trial prisoner has been awarded more than R1-million after contracting tuberculosis in Pollsmoor Prison from June 2000 to August 2003. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

21-year court battle over TB in prisons ends in R1m payout

Tania Broughton 1 Jul 2026

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What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?

Tim Cocks 29 Jun 2026

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Why South African workplaces need winter wellness strategies

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Maria Carpenter 19 Jun 2026

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South African Men’s Health 101: Know your health numbers

Medshield 4 Jun 2026

From hosting the world's first human heart transplant to launching Africa's first public-sector robotic surgery programme, the Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) in Cape Town is a testament to South Africa's pioneering medical advancements. Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

#SAPHEX2026: Insights into South Africa’s evolving healthcare landscape

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Liberty’s 2025 claims hit R12.63bn — but young adult deaths surge 15%

1 Jun 2026

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PayJustNow partners with Medicross offering BNPL options

1 Jun 2026

WHO workers mobilised 4.7 tonnes of essential medical supplies and emergency kits to support the affected regions in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya. Image credit: World Health Organisation/Handout via Reuters

Gates Foundation commits $15m to Ebola response as WHO suspects 900 cases

25 May 2026

The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) African Regional Certification Commission declared South Africa polio-free in 2019. Image credit: , Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

NICD detects 2 polio virus strains in Cape Town wastewater

22 May 2026

SA traces Airlink passengers after cruise-linked hantavirus case

7 May 2026

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Medshield 30 Apr 2026

South Africa introduces first real-time diabetes monitoring dashboard

28 Apr 2026

Leadership, transparency and culture shifts are key to improving public sector healthcare quality

COHSASA 23 Apr 2026

More than 40% of Capetonians face severe air pollution health risks

21 Apr 2026

Gauteng reports uptick in malaria cases amid regional travel risks

20 Apr 2026

Rooibos tea rituals could enhance focus and reduce anxiety

20 Apr 2026

Clicks opens 800th pharmacy, strengthening national healthcare access

16 Apr 2026

Takealot and Cansa’s cheeky campaign reminds men to “check your package”

Joe Public 16 Apr 2026

Implicated individuals in Life Esidimeni tragedy to be prosecuted

15 Apr 2026

Warning signs emerge as tweens dive into adult skincare products

Dr Judey Pretorius 13 Apr 2026

World Health Day: South Africa's public health gains at risk

7 Apr 2026

Western Cape forensic pathology: 20 years of impact and care

2 Apr 2026

Mining and property leaders to unveil scalable solutions to cut water demand

1 Apr 2026

The future of African healthcare unfolds at WHX 2026

1 Apr 2026

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