Health
Much ado about magic mushrooms
Careful examination reveals there is not enough data
Science | 12 October 2022
Maternity wards at Dora Nginza Hospital “chaotic” as nurses down tools
Striking nurses say they are overwhelmed with patients and do not have enough beds to give proper care
News | 7 October 2022
Nurses refuse to work at two clinics in Motherwell
Union says clinic staff are “overwhelmed” and fear being targeted following death of teenager
News | 5 October 2022
This small, solar-powered clinic has greatly improved primary health care for Eastern Cape villagers
Nonprofit Bulungula Incubator’s community-based clinic has brought accessible health care to Xhora Mouth
By Daniel Steyn and Mkhuseli Sizani
Feature | 3 October 2022
Health department investigates clinic after teen rape victim dies at police station
It is alleged that clinic staff sent 15-year-old Zenizole Vena to the police station rather than treating her
News | 30 September 2022
TAC slams Mbeki over his views on HIV
Former president repeated misconceptions about the disease when he addressed UNISA
News | 28 September 2022
Three nurses arrested in Harrismith
Clinic nurse accused of stealing medication to run private clinic
News | 22 September 2022
Department of Agriculture to ban use of certain pesticides by 2024
This comes nearly three years after Women on Farms raised the alarm over the use of pesticides which had already been banned in the EU
By Liezl Human
News | 21 September 2022
Health MEC liable for patient who fell to his death, court rules
Judge found that the patient had not been properly medicated or monitored
Law | 5 September 2022