Health
Covid-19: Why testing takes time and what to expect
There’s a lot more going on behind the scenes in the testing labs than most patients realise
By Fatima Khan
Science | 25 March 2020
How a Cape Town group is helping neighbourhoods fight Covid-19
As confirmed cases pass 400, we all need to do our part
By Liezl Human
News | 23 March 2020
Covid-19: Circumcision schools suspended in Eastern Cape
Teams sent to Chris Hani, Komani, OR Tambo and Port St John’s to “rescue boys” in illegal schools, says Provincial Chair of House of Traditional leaders
News | 23 March 2020
Christiaan Barnard Memorial wasn’t ready to accept Covid-19 patient
Woman is now being treated in Groote Schuur
By James Stent
News | 20 March 2020
Tensions high in informal settlement after child is electrocuted
Riemvasmaak residents plan action after the funeral of Royden Plaatjies
News | 19 March 2020
Dysfunctional Compensation Fund leaves medical professionals “out of pocket”
“Doctors can’t give you a service without payment”
By Liezl Human
News | 18 March 2020
Covid-19: Taxi commuters anxious about pandemic
City of Cape Town says it will implement a number of precautionary measures at public transport interchanges in the coming days
News | 18 March 2020
Covid-19: Caluza clinic is bad enough in normal times
During an epidemic it may be much worse
News | 16 March 2020
Joubertina Hospital night shift closed since November after robbery
Nearest hospital is 45km away
News | 16 March 2020