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There’s a new way to test kids for TB — but the SA health lab cyberattack has delayed its roll-out

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There’s a new way to test kids for TB — but the SA health lab cyberattack has delayed its roll-out

By Zano Kunene

Dignity Denied

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Dignity Denied

By 2Lani and UBUNTOONS

Ghana’s brazen move to outlaw LGBTQI groups is the latest attack on freedom of association in Africa

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Ghana’s brazen move to outlaw LGBTQI groups is the latest attack on freedom of association in Africa

By Ohotuowo Ogbeche

Questions over new Limpopo health MEC Dieketseng Mashego, but stakeholders willing to give her a chance

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Questions over new Limpopo health MEC Dieketseng Mashego, but stakeholders willing to give her a chance

By Ufrieda Ho for Spotlight

This week — Nelson Mandela Day, a climate change symposium and discussions on water privatisation

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This week — Nelson Mandela Day, a climate change symposium and discussions on water privatisation

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Still no electricity for Diepsloot welfare organisations despite year-long wait

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Still no electricity for Diepsloot welfare organisations despite year-long wait

By Silver Sibiya

Three, including pregnant mother, die after fires ravage informal settlements in KZN and Western Cape

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Three, including pregnant mother, die after fires ravage informal settlements in KZN and Western Cape

By Lerato Mutsila

This is what’s needed to build a coherent skills response to the Just Energy Transition (Part Three)

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This is what’s needed to build a coherent skills response to the Just Energy Transition (Part Three)

By Baba-Tamana Gqubule and Presha Ramsarup

‘A travesty of human rights’ — Cape Town shelter occupants tell of degrading conditions

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‘A travesty of human rights’ — Cape Town shelter occupants tell of degrading conditions

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Long clinic waits and too few get longer ARV refills in North West, says Ritshidze report

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Long clinic waits and too few get longer ARV refills in North West, says Ritshidze report

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Motsoaledi punts NHI as public health ‘equaliser’, while DA tones down criticism of Bill

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Motsoaledi punts NHI as public health ‘equaliser’, while DA tones down criticism of Bill

By Victoria O’Regan

From ordering a Coke in Cuba to Sama’s top seat — meet Mzulungile Nodikida

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From ordering a Coke in Cuba to Sama’s top seat — meet Mzulungile Nodikida

By Sean Christie

Media organisations urge Israel to open access to Gaza

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Media organisations urge Israel to open access to Gaza

By Committee to Protect Journalists

How ‘NHI on wheels’ is making a difference to young people in rural Eastern Cape

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How ‘NHI on wheels’ is making a difference to young people in rural Eastern Cape

By Sue Segar

Scientists build first 3D genome of extinct animal using freeze-dried woolly mammoth

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Scientists build first 3D genome of extinct animal using freeze-dried woolly mammoth

By Elsabé Brits

Buffalo City ratepayers march to City Hall, demanding withdrawal of ‘unaffordable’ electricity fee

South Africa

Buffalo City ratepayers march to City Hall, demanding withdrawal of ‘unaffordable’ electricity fee

By Johnnie Isaac

Cape Town scrambles to send flood relief kits, relocate residents after wind rips off roofs, areas flood

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Cape Town scrambles to send flood relief kits, relocate residents after wind rips off roofs, areas flood

By Suné Payne

It’s official — Eastern Cape economy is in the throes of a recession

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It’s official — Eastern Cape economy is in the throes of a recession

By Estelle Ellis

Call for help as severe weather continues to batter Western Cape

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Call for help as severe weather continues to batter Western Cape

By Lisakanya Venna

South Africa’s 2022 census ‘unfit for purpose’ — demographers explain what went wrong

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South Africa’s 2022 census ‘unfit for purpose’ — demographers explain what went wrong

By Rob Dorrington and Tom Moultrie

Judge rules former health MEC Qedani Mahlangu can be held criminally liable for 9 Life Esidimeni deaths

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Judge rules former health MEC Qedani Mahlangu can be held criminally liable for 9 Life Esidimeni deaths

By Takudzwa Pongweni