Three hospital CEOs appointed to help achieve NHI objective
Three of the major healthcare facilities in Gauteng — Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, and Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital... Read more.
Nurses suspended for negligence following death of a patient
Following reports of severe negligence, the Steve Biko Academic Hospital’s management has taken preventative measures and suspended five nurses. This is related... Read more.
Health MEC wins appeal against mom of baby born with head injury
The Gauteng MEC for health and social welfare Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has succeeded in appealing a High Court ruling in a case of a child who was born with a head... Read more.
Panic grows after KwaZulu-Natal confirms rise in cases of pink eye
More than 1 000 cases of pink eye have been reported in KwaZulu-Natal, and the eye infection is spreading like wildfire in eThekwini region. Nomagugu Simelane, the... Read more.
NPOs’ court battle to stop distribution of Covid-19 vaccines fails
A court application aimed at barring the government from continuing to distribute Covid-19 vaccines has been dismissed with costs. This comes after the Pretoria... Read more.
Neighbours, patients mourn senseless murder of Soweto doctor
Numerous patients seeking medical help from Dr Michael Isabelle on Tuesday were turned away as they did not know their doctor was gunned down at his Dobsonville,... Read more.
Rape-accused Bishop Zondo says he’s been forsaken like Jesus
Bishop Bafana Zondo, the controversial and man-of-the-cloth accused of rape, says he is grateful to his ardent supporters who consistently turn up in court for his... Read more.
Victim in Zondo rape case drank alcohol to escape misery – Expert
An expert in the rape case against controversial clergyman Bishop Bafana Zondo says a victim delayed reporting the matter because they spent time drinking alcohol... Read more.
Zondo case: Expert gives reasons why victims delay to report rape
The rape case against controversial Bishop Bafana Zondo was on Friday adjourned again after a back-and-forth exchange between the defence and the state. Judge Mokhine... Read more.
Medical trade union welcomes new budget allocated for health sector
The South African Medical Association Trade Union (Samatu) has welcomed the budget that is allocated for the healthcare sector system. This after the Minister of... Read more.
