November 10
South Africa: Diabetes - From Suspected Sefola to Amputation - the Foot Sore That Cost a Leg
A North West man lost his leg after treating a diabetic foot ulcer with traditional remedies. Diabetes can cause foot wounds that heal slowly and can develop into serious… Read more »
November 09
South Africa: Diabetes - Gauteng Woman Fears Losing Remaining Sight While Waiting for Eye Surgery
Gauteng woman lost sight in right eye while waiting for specialist care. She has waited nearly two years for cataract removal on her left eye. Deteriorating vision leaves her… Read more »
November 06
South Africa: Diabetes | Elderly Limpopo Couple Skip Diabetes Medication As Clinic Stockouts Strain Their Pensions
Elderly couple travels between health facilities searching for chronic diabetes medication. When public facilities run out, they spend more than R1,000 on medicine at private… Read more »
November 05
South Africa: Diabetes - 'My Father Was Never Taught How to Use Insulin Safely'
Insulin therapy was prescribed to a Duduza resident without basic patient training. His caregivers were left unprepared for life-threatening emergencies. Community members who act… Read more »
November 03
South Africa: Elections 2026 | Why Your Municipal Vote Is a Vote for Public Health
As millions of South Africans head to the polling stations tomorrow to cast their votes in the local elections, the quality of municipal basic services - and how they directly… Read more »
November 02
South Africa: Election 2026 | Power Outage Puts Partially Blind Midvaal Woman's Safety At Risk
Partially blind woman suffers burns, cuts while cooking over an open fire. 116 Lakeside Estate households have been without electricity since June. R1,500 household fines for… Read more »
October 30
South Africa: Tshikota Residents Call for Public Clinic As Transport Costs Add to Healthcare Burden
Residents of Tshikota, Limpopo must travel to Louis Trichardt to access public clinic services. A private clinic's R350 consultation fee remains unaffordable for most. Residents… Read more »
October 29
Africa: Op-Ed | Private Interests Threaten South Africa's Tobacco Control Efforts
A bill to strengthen tobacco control in South Africa is slowly making progress. Parliament's Health Committee voted in favour of the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery… Read more »
October 28
South Sudan: Elections 2026 | Seshego Residents Endure Smoke From Burning Waste and Sewage Stench
Seshego residents battle smoke from burning waste and illegal dumping. Nearby wastewater treatment plant causes unbearable stench. Local municipality acknowledges ongoing… Read more »
South Africa: 'I Need More Support' - KZN Mother Raising Three Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Mother has no transport for three disabled children to access medical care. Special needs schooling is put on hold. Councillor says they plan to construct an accessible toilet. Read more »
October 27
South Africa: Elections 2026 - Sewage Flows Through Musina Neighbourhood As Residents Fear for Their Health
Residents in parts of Musina say sewage flowing through residential streets puts health at risk. Water shortages are forcing households to buy water. Vhembe District Municipality… Read more »
October 26
South Africa: Mother Seeks Justice Eight Years After Alleged Assault On Daughter At Tshwane School
Soshanguve mother says daughter suffered serious head injuries after allegedly being assaulted by a teacher in 2018. The girl, now 14, requires specialised education and ongoing… Read more »
South Africa: Elections 2026 - Giyani Villagers Forced to Buy Water As Boreholes Fail Ahead of Elections
Makhuvha residents say they're forced to buy water or use unsafe sources. Families fear waterborne illnesses as children report stomach problems. The municipality confirms two… Read more »
October 23
South Africa: 'I Am Tired of Living in Pain' - Woman With PMOS Struggles to Access Specialist Care
Young Gauteng woman's decade-long struggle with PMOS and endometriosis. Despite repeated clinic visits, she battles to get a gynaecologist referral. Years of chronic pain have… Read more »
October 22
South Africa: Election 2026 - Blind Residents Demand Safer Roads and Pedestrian Crossings in Hammanskraal
Blind residents face dangerous road crossings in Hammanskraal. Poorly maintained roads and sidewalks pose risks to blind pedestrians. Residents want disability access prioritised… Read more »
October 21
South Africa: Election 2026 | 'No Network, No Voting' - Campbell Residents Struggle to Call Ambulances
Residents walk up to a kilometre to call ambulances. Poor cellphone reception delays emergency calls. A network tower has been approved, but construction has yet to begin. Read more »
October 20
South Africa: Elections 2026 - Meriting Families Demand Electricity After Deadly Illegal Connections
Meriting residents: "lllegal electricity connections claimed 9 lives this year.' Families in Meriting have been waiting for electricity for almost a decade. City Power says… Read more »
October 19
South Africa: 'We Are Not Born Bad, We Are Shaped' - How Childhood Trauma Shapes Violence
Childhood trauma can shape behaviour and fuel violence. Plant Play has reached 542 children in Diepsloot. A pilot study found improved emotional regulation. Read more »
October 16
South Africa: Mahikeng Clinic Runs Out of Antenatal Supplements - 'I Am Scared for My Baby'
Pregnant women in rural NW village advised to buy supplements. Ramatlabama clinic has not had stock for months. Clinic staff fear health complications for mothers and unborn… Read more »
October 15
South Africa: Election 2026 - Springs Air-Quality Monitor Offline As Residents Raise Pollution Concerns
dump dust blows into Springs residents' homes. Read more »
October 14
South Africa: 'She Can Go to Any Health Facility' - but Bedridden Limpopo Woman Has No Way to Get There
Tshegofatse Molamo has been bedridden since childbirth complications in 2012. Home-based care stopped and she's unable to get to a health facility. Limpopo Health Department can't… Read more »
October 13
South Africa: Elections 2026 | Waste Fires Continue Despite R150-Million Kya Sands Rehabilitation Project
Waste fires continue at and around the decommissioned Kya Sands landfill. Residents in the area report breathing problems due to smoke from fires. The City says 98,000 tonnes of… Read more »
October 12
South Africa: Menstrual Health Is About More Than Giving Girls Menstrual Products
Seventy-five percent of girl learners surveyed in I_Menstruate Movement's Bleeding in Silence: Barriers to Menstrual Hygiene Among School Girls in South Africa research reported… Read more »
October 09
South Africa: From Violence to Mentorship - How Indoda Wednesday Give Men a Safe Space to Talk
Elias Jim spent 24 years in prison before becoming a mentor. Indoda Wednesday tackles violence, mental health and substance abuse. The programme links thousands of men to health… Read more »
October 08
South Africa: South Africans Have Waited Long Enough for Front-of-Pack Warning Labels
In April 2023, the National Department of Health published Draft Regulation R3337, proposing changes to the way foodstuffs are labelled and advertised in South Africa, including… Read more »
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