Health body urges citizens to get flu vaccine as winter approaches
The flu season is upon us, and a lot of viruses that disappeared during the peak of Covid-19 as we observed all safety precautions, have returned and stabilised... Read more.
High court dismisses psychologist’s appeal against HPCSA
Psychologist Christina Fransina Johanna Els has lost her court case against the health regulatory body. Her case was dismissed with costs. The Western Cape High... Read more.
How government agencies failed underage Enyobeni tavern victims
Government’s failure to ensure compliance by practitioners to laws such as selling alcohol to underage kids, children’s rights and measures aimed at curbing... Read more.
‘Dissolving NSFAS board will not wipe out corruption’
The head of a private college has cautioned that the leadership changes Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Blade Nzimande was effecting at the Student... Read more.
Fraud-accused Sizwe Kupelo back in court on Tuesday
Sizwe Kupelo, the chief of the communications unit in the Eastern Cape department of health, returns to court on April 30 after being freed on R30 000 bail. Kup... Read more.
Experts raise concerns over increase in Malaria cases
The months of May and September are most popular periods for malaria transmission in South Africa. This is particularly in the low-lying border regions of the p... Read more.
Young leukaemia patient dies after failing to find stem-cell donor
An 11-year-old girl’s life was cut short when she failed to find a matched stem-cell donor after being diagnosed with leukaemia. Leukaemia is a cancer tha... Read more.
Health department denies cutting medical doctors’ salaries
The Department of Health has disputed reports of salary cuts for doctors in order to hire and compensate new doctors. According to the department, its progress ... Read more.
Education sector mourns passing of Professor Jadezweni
Professor Mlungiseleli Jadezweni, who had been a major force behind the nation’s education transformation, has died. Jadezweni left the education system after... Read more.
Blue lights fitment firm owner arrested for fraud and corruption
The legal proceedings connected to tax fraud involving Phineas Manthata, his company and his two co-accused parties has been rescheduled for May 6, 2024. Mantha... Read more.
