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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 payoutTania Broughton

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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

26 Jun 2026

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Momentum Multiply's Maria Carpenter | SA healthcare needs a personal touch

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

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

Christopher Perumal 3 Jun 2026

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

1 Jun 2026

PayJustNow partners with Medicross offering BNPL options

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

SA traces Airlink passengers after cruise-linked hantavirus case

7 May 2026

Protect your circle: Get your flu vaccination now!

Protect your circle: Get your flu vaccination now!

Medshield 30 Apr 2026

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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

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

COHSASA 23 Apr 2026

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

21 Apr 2026

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Gauteng reports uptick in malaria cases amid regional travel risks

20 Apr 2026

Rooibos tea rituals could enhance focus and reduce anxiety

Rooibos tea rituals could enhance focus and reduce anxiety

20 Apr 2026

Clicks opens 800th pharmacy, strengthening national healthcare access

Clicks opens 800th pharmacy, strengthening national healthcare access

16 Apr 2026

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

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

Joe Public 16 Apr 2026

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Implicated individuals in Life Esidimeni tragedy to be prosecuted

15 Apr 2026

Warning signs emerge as tweens dive into adult skincare products

Warning signs emerge as tweens dive into adult skincare products

Dr Judey Pretorius 13 Apr 2026

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

7 Apr 2026

Members of the Forensic Pathology Service, including long-serving retirees Kevin Jones (third from left) and John Retief (third from right). (Image supplied)

Western Cape forensic pathology: 20 years of impact and care

2 Apr 2026

Source: Supplied. Industry leaders are set to share how they are cutting water demand through reuse and closed-loop systems at Water Security Africa.

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

1 Apr 2026

The future of African healthcare unfolds at WHX 2026

The future of African healthcare unfolds at WHX 2026

1 Apr 2026

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Meta and YouTube’s wakeup call: A global warning South Africa cannot ignore

Faaiza Gangat, Rebecca Matle and Tsholofelo Makhathini 30 Mar 2026

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HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care

Jeffrey Tully and Christian Dameff 27 Mar 2026

B-Well mayonnaise is the first to qualify for the Cansa Smart Choice Seal

B-Well mayonnaise is the first to qualify for the Cansa Smart Choice Seal

CANSA 27 Mar 2026

UP researchers innovate handheld detection device that could transform TB screening

UP researchers innovate handheld detection device that could transform TB screening

University of Pretoria 26 Mar 2026

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New Cipla and FirstRand partnership is making healthcare accessible again

25 Mar 2026

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