The rainwater that collects in these holes has become a playground for children from nearby communities who swim in these pits.

Vandalism of the Potchefstroom Pride Wall in 2023 raised concerns about increasing anti-LGBTQ hostility on campus.

SAHPRA’s approval is a prerequisite for the country to start rolling out the drug, which is expected to be available around April 2026. South Africa is among the first countries that will receive ...

A probe is underway to determine if the ARVs and other drugs found were part of an authorised consignment or being moved illegally.

The big picture: Globally, mental health challenges are among the leading causes of illness and disability in young people. In South Africa, these pressures are intensified by poverty, violence, and ...

In the Durban township of Umlazi, the fight against HIV includes a battle against crime. People receiving antiretroviral (ARVs) treatment are being robbed of their medication. This happened to 24-year ...

Witnessing others living with HIV experience stigma inspired him to take a stand and educate people about the virus.

Over and above the social and health impacts of gambling, the industry extracts from the South African economy.

In South Africa, there is no law preventing toxic chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) from being used in most food packaging, even though research shows that exposure can begin in the womb and continue ...

In South Africa, there is no law preventing toxic chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) from being used in most food packaging, even though research shows that ...

Looking for data on the prevalence of GBV cases against children, and corresponding data on mental health outcomes is a thankless task. The only data ...

The recent attempt to ban cannabis in food products may have been poorly handled, but it highlights the need for reform.