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Ten unacceptable facts about hunger in South Africa on World Hunger Day

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Ten unacceptable facts about hunger in South Africa on World Hunger Day

By Stephen Devereux, Busiso Moyo and Mark Heywood

Empty promises, empty stomachs — South Africa’s hunger emergency

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Empty promises, empty stomachs — South Africa’s hunger emergency

By Scott Drimie and Kennedy Dzama

SA children say they really like to read, despite dismal reading test results

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SA children say they really like to read, despite dismal reading test results

By Laura Grant and Ro Manoim

A wake-up call for education: Lessons from Peru's successful literacy reform journey

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A wake-up call for education: Lessons from Peru's successful literacy reform journey

By Laura Grant and Ro Manoim

Heavy-handed

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Heavy-handed

By 2Lani and UBUNTOONS

Unpacking obstetric violence in Africa, World Hunger Day discussion and examining NDPP appointment processes

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Unpacking obstetric violence in Africa, World Hunger Day discussion and examining NDPP appointment processes

By Lerato Mutsila

From shoplifting to watered-down formula — desperate new moms and SA’s malnutrition crisis

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From shoplifting to watered-down formula — desperate new moms and SA’s malnutrition crisis

By Lillian Roberts

Empowering Africa: How education and AI can transform our food systems for the future

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Empowering Africa: How education and AI can transform our food systems for the future

By Kurt Ackermann

‘Vetting crisis’ — thousands of Gauteng scholar transport drivers not screened against offenders list

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‘Vetting crisis’ — thousands of Gauteng scholar transport drivers not screened against offenders list

By Takudzwa Pongweni

SA should ditch its woefully inequitable and expensive American health system

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SA should ditch its woefully inequitable and expensive American health system

By Robert Yates

Nursing in South Africa: A passionate calling under siege by budget cuts and safety risks

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Nursing in South Africa: A passionate calling under siege by budget cuts and safety risks

By Biénne Huisman for Spotlight

Rural nonprofit boosts fight against gender-based violence and femicide scourge in Eastern Cape

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Rural nonprofit boosts fight against gender-based violence and femicide scourge in Eastern Cape

By Naledi Sikhakhane

From apartheid silence to today’s hatred – shame on the politicians

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From apartheid silence to today’s hatred – shame on the politicians

By Mike Ndlovu

Home Affairs sent back to drawing board on Refugees Act after legal setback

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Home Affairs sent back to drawing board on Refugees Act after legal setback

By Lerato Mutsila

Open letter to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi: Please explain the HIV numbers

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Open letter to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi: Please explain the HIV numbers

By Anna Grimsrud and Sibongile Tshabalala-Madhlala

Researchers probe why so many newborns and foetuses are abandoned in landfills and velds in SA

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Researchers probe why so many newborns and foetuses are abandoned in landfills and velds in SA

By Bhekisisa team

Minister McKenzie, your directives are morally repugnant and devoid of legal authority

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Minister McKenzie, your directives are morally repugnant and devoid of legal authority

By Civil Society Organisations

Health leaders hail adoption of WHO Pandemic Agreement which could make the world a safer place

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Health leaders hail adoption of WHO Pandemic Agreement which could make the world a safer place

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Rates of obesity are soaring worldwide: Have we been misunderstanding the problem?

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Rates of obesity are soaring worldwide: Have we been misunderstanding the problem?

By Jesse Copelyn for Spotlight

Letter from Trumpland — a visit to historic Indian boarding school in Pennsylvania reopens an old ache

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Letter from Trumpland — a visit to historic Indian boarding school in Pennsylvania reopens an old ache

By Glen Retief

Cancer treatment interrupted for hundreds after Eastern Cape health department fails to pay medication bills

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Cancer treatment interrupted for hundreds after Eastern Cape health department fails to pay medication bills

By Estelle Ellis