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Does SA need a Covid-like ministerial advisory committee to deal with HIV funding cuts?

BHEKISISA

Does SA need a Covid-like ministerial advisory committee to deal with HIV funding cuts?

By Mia Malan, Tanya Pampalone, Thatego Mashabela, Anna-Maria van Niekerk and Jessica Pitchford

‘The purpose of my life is to help people stop hunger,’ says cancer survivor and agripreneur

GROWING LIVELIHOODS

‘The purpose of my life is to help people stop hunger,’ says cancer survivor and agripreneur

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Dragon slayer — Dr Nomathemba Chandiwana battles obesity, ‘SA’s new HIV epidemic’

SPOTLIGHT

Dragon slayer — Dr Nomathemba Chandiwana battles obesity, ‘SA’s new HIV epidemic’

By Ufrieda Ho

Pillars of support — Meet the women creating safe spaces in their communities

CREATING SAFE SPACES

Pillars of support — Meet the women creating safe spaces in their communities

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

NPA eyes prosecution of Mahlangu and Manamela for only two Life Esidimeni deaths

‘UNJUST AND A BETRAYAL’

NPA eyes prosecution of Mahlangu and Manamela for only two Life Esidimeni deaths

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Take the liquor industry’s claims on pricing with a fistful of salt

SOBER TRUTH OP-ED

Take the liquor industry’s claims on pricing with a fistful of salt

By David Harrison

SANTACO: Our ride or DIE

Maverick Citizen

SANTACO: Our ride or DIE

By 2Lani and UBUNTOONS

UN report highlights need for social protection to promote gender equality

UNEQUAL OUTCOMES

UN report highlights need for social protection to promote gender equality

By Silke Staab

World Humanitarian Day, symposium honouring Babita Deokaran and more events in civil society

CIVIL SOCIETY WATCH — 18-24 AUGUST

World Humanitarian Day, symposium honouring Babita Deokaran and more events in civil society

By Lerato Mutsila

Cape Town journalists march in solidarity with media workers targeted and killed in Gaza

‘TARGETED ATTACK’

Cape Town journalists march in solidarity with media workers targeted and killed in Gaza

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

When will SA provide maternity protections to women in the informal economy?

MATERNAL SUPPORT OP-ED

When will SA provide maternity protections to women in the informal economy?

By Janine Hicks, Ziona Tanzer and Rahima Essop

Proposed food warning labels aim to simplify healthy eating for consumers

BHEKISISA

Proposed food warning labels aim to simplify healthy eating for consumers

By Zano Kunene

Frantz Fanon: A revolutionary life explored in Adam Shatz’s compelling new biography

BOOK REVIEW

Frantz Fanon: A revolutionary life explored in Adam Shatz’s compelling new biography

By Mark Heywood

PinkDrive's innovative campaign aims to screen 12,000 people and educate communities on cancer

HEALTH DRIVE

PinkDrive's innovative campaign aims to screen 12,000 people and educate communities on cancer

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Women's Month

CARTOON

Women's Month

By Nathi and UBUNTOONS

Trailblazer at 74: Princess Anne-Sheilah Makhado’s inspiring journey in nursing and advocacy

SPOTLIGHT

Trailblazer at 74: Princess Anne-Sheilah Makhado’s inspiring journey in nursing and advocacy

By Biénne Huisman for Spotlight

Eastern Cape households reliant on subsistence farming ‘vulnerable to food insecurity’

HUNGER STRATEGIES

Eastern Cape households reliant on subsistence farming ‘vulnerable to food insecurity’

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Calls for probe into KZN school nutrition contracts amid corruption claims

CRITICAL SAFETY NET

Calls for probe into KZN school nutrition contracts amid corruption claims

By Takudzwa Pongweni

All the facts on meningococcal meningitis in wake of death of Stellenbosch student

NEED TO KNOW

All the facts on meningococcal meningitis in wake of death of Stellenbosch student

By Lerato Mutsila

Dire staff shortages force Nelson Mandela Bay to seek private ambulance support for emergencies

EMERGENCY SERVICE ALARM

Dire staff shortages force Nelson Mandela Bay to seek private ambulance support for emergencies

By Estelle Ellis

After 36 years as a stateless person, Primrose Modisane is finally a South African

HELL AFFAIRS

After 36 years as a stateless person, Primrose Modisane is finally a South African

By Lerato Mutsila