Mothers Unite wins Deutsche Bank Urban Age Award

An independent jury has selected Mothers Unite from Lavender Hill as the winning entry for the 2012 Deutsche Bank Urban Age Award (DBUAA) Cape Town. Chosen from a pool of 254 entries and a shortlist of eight finalists, the project will receive a prize of R750 000. 23 Apr 2012 10:14

Become a moment in time

It's that time of year when 13 South African's living with cancer are selected and appointed as ambassadors of the Moments in Time for the year ahead. 3 Feb 2012 16:57

Burundi: MSF opens a centre for obstetrical emergencies in the vast suburb of Bujumbura

MSF is opening a new Centre for Obstetrical Emergencies in Kabezi today, in the vast province of Bujumbura Rural (with around 780 000 inhabitants), encircling the country's capital. 11 Jun 2008 13:45

Cape Town's Somerset Hospital in urgent need of funds

Cape Town's Somerset Hospital is asking companies to donate upwards of R50 000 towards new equipment for the hospital. 28 May 2008 10:30

MSF responds to outbreaks of violence in Johannesburg

MSF is currently providing care for people displaced by xenophobic violence in Johannesburg. 27 May 2008 11:56

Onyx Marketing

Soul City Institute responds to xenophobia crisis

It is impossible for South Africa to conduct a business as usual approach in the midst of a crisis. 21 May 2008 12:11

Reach for a Dream Foundation

Reach for a Dream: Sam's message of hope

While the Reach For A Dream Foundation's twentieth anniversary demonstrates the organisation's enduring significance in bringing some light into the lives of sick children, 21-year old Sam Pretorius is testament to its powerful legacy of inspiration – and finding the impetus to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, like life-threatening illnesses. 26 Mar 2008 10:41

Magda Naude

WMA news: Physicians call for zero tolerance to female genital mutilation across the world

Serious concern about the increasing tendency for female genital mutilation (FGM) to be carried out by medical personnel has been expressed by the World Medical Association. 7 Feb 2008 11:19

Magda Naudé

PHANGO news: Patient organisation launches consumer-friendly information tool on medical schemes

Widespread confusion among consumers about medical scheme options and plans may now be something of the past. 7 Feb 2008 11:16