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June 21
South Africa: South Africa Waits As United States HIV Funding Faces Axe
· The Health Department says a key United Nations meeting next week will discuss the future of HIV and Aids funding in countries including South Africa. Read more »
June 17
South Africa: Virtual Court Speeds Up Deportations As 676 Malawians Bussed Home
Funda ngesiZuluBy Palesa Matlala Read more »
June 10
South Africa: Ambulance Delays Force Dad to Send Sick Child to School
A Cape Town father made a painful decision to send his sick child back to school because he believed the school could get medical help faster than he could. Read more »
May 26
South Africa: Ministers Rush to Crisis Hit Charlotte Maxeke Hospital
The Public Protector found that only half of the R666-million meant for urgent hospital repairs after the 2021 fire was spent. Charlotte Maxeke Hospital still faces a… Read more »
May 08
South Africa: Peggy Nkonyeni Faces Old Corruption Charges Over Hospital Water Scam
Nkonyeni appeared in court on Thursday because the state says she took money to help a company win government work. The businessman who owned the company pleaded guilty in… Read more »
May 03
South Africa: MPs Get Top Medical Cover but Still Complain
Members of Parliament are on the most generous medical scheme in the country, but rising costs are forcing some to push for an option to leave it. Police officers and civil… Read more »
April 20
South Africa: Broken Clinics Push Patients to Expensive Doctors
A government report shows eight out of ten people in South Africa live without medical aid and face high costs. Working people pay cash for private doctors because the public… Read more »
April 19
South Africa: Gauteng Malaria Cases and Deaths Rise Sharply
Gauteng recorded 414 malaria cases and 11 deaths between January and March 2026, already exceeding last year's total deaths in just three months. Health officials say increased… Read more »
April 12
South Africa: South Africa Gets First HIV Prevention Jab
· South Africa received 37,920 doses of the HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir on 7 April 2026, marking a major step in fighting new infections. Read more »
April 01
South Africa: Gauteng Health Department Denies Claims of High Heart Surgery Deaths
The Gauteng health department says Charlotte Maxeke hospital still offers heart surgery despite claims that many patients are dying there. DA spokesperson Jack Bloom says heart… Read more »
March 31
South Africa: Surgeon Says Charlotte Maxeke Hospital Bosses Covered Up Heart Surgery Deaths
The Democratic Alliance says many heart patients die during surgery and the hospital head should be suspended for a check. A senior surgeon left the hospital because junior… Read more »
March 24
South Africa: Gauteng Public Hospital Patients Owe Health Department R4.6 Billion
About R2.4 billion is owed by self-paying patients, including South Africans and foreign nationals who don't qualify for free treatment. Five debt collection agencies have… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Says South Africa's Divided Healthcare System Cannot Stay
The National Health Insurance Act was signed into law in May 2024 but its rollout is paused over legal challenges. Critics have raised concerns about corruption, unclear funding… Read more »
March 17
South Africa: Shimza Says Lifestyle Changes Not Ozempic Behind His Weight Loss
DJ Shimza denied receiving government tenders on Podcast and Chill, challenging critics to show proof he earns money that way. Shimza said he lost weight by cutting out sugary… Read more »
March 16
South Africa: Criminals Break Into Motherwell Clinic Leaving Hundreds Without Medical Care
The burglary at Motherwell Community Health Centre in Gqeberha forced some services to close and sent staff for counselling on Friday. Emergency patients in Gqeberha were sent to… Read more »
March 10
South Africa: Schools and Hospitals Get Most of Gauteng's R179-Billion Budget
Health gets R70.3-billion for hospitals, clinics and emergency services while education receives R70.9-billion for Gauteng's schools and early childhood programmes. Gauteng… Read more »
March 08
South Africa: Sanitary Pads Safe Despite Chemical Findings Says Health Minister
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says women and girls can continue using sanitary products without fear. Read more »
February 26
Kenya: Most Social Grants Are Going Up but Covid Relief Grant Stays At R370
The National Treasury confirmed grant increases in the 2026 Budget Review, with old age grants rising by R85 to R2,400. The Covid-19 relief grant stays at R370 and 8.2-million… Read more »
February 25
South Africa: Gauteng Health Department Wants Higher Fees At Public Clinics
The Gauteng Department of Health has proposed higher fees at public clinics and hospitals under the Uniform Patient Fee Schedule. Gauteng residents must submit written comments… Read more »
February 24
Southern Africa: Southern Africa Health Report Shows No Country Spends Enough On Healthcare
The Southern African Development Community released its 2025 health scorecard in Johannesburg on 24 February 2026, covering 16 member countries. No Sadc country meets the Abuja… Read more »
February 18
South Africa: South Africa to Get One Million Foot and Mouth Vaccines From Argentina
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says the Argentine vaccines are part of a bigger deal that will bring six million doses in total. South Africa aims to vaccinate at least… Read more »
February 16
South Africa: Unions Slam 9.8 Percent Gems Medical Aid Increase
The Government Employees Medical Scheme announced a 9.8% increase in medical aid contributions. FEDUSA president Godfrey Selematsela called it economically unjustifiable. A march… Read more »
February 09
South Africa: Children Go Hungry for Days As New Study Shows Food Crisis Is Getting Worse
FoodForward SA and the University of Cape Town interviewed 796 households that regularly receive food aid across South Africa. The study found most children live in food insecure… Read more »
February 05
South Africa: Children in Aberdeen Fall Ill As Health Teams Investigate Outbreak
Children in Aberdeen fell ill with fever, headache, cough, vomiting and stomach cramps between 30 January and 3 February 2026. The Eastern Cape Department of Health classified… Read more »
February 02
South Africa: Gauteng Returns R1.8 Billion While Patients Wait in Broken Hospitals
Finance MEC Lebogang Maile said the R1.799-billion can be reallocated after departments explain how the funds will be used. General Industries Workers Union of South Africa said… Read more »
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