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Zero progress — two Limpopo families approved for RDP homes in 2002 are still waiting

WAITING LIST

Zero progress — two Limpopo families approved for RDP homes in 2002 are still waiting

By Thomo Nkgadima

Controversy and cautious hope collide as Masechaba Sesing heads up Free State health department

SPOTLIGHT OP-ED

Controversy and cautious hope collide as Masechaba Sesing heads up Free State health department

By Ufrieda Ho for Spotlight

Crafting a legacy: Charmaine Smith's journey from market stalls to miniature masterpieces

TINY TREASURES

Crafting a legacy: Charmaine Smith's journey from market stalls to miniature masterpieces

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

We do the sums — US National Institutes of Health funds R6.65bn of research in SA

BHEKISISA

We do the sums — US National Institutes of Health funds R6.65bn of research in SA

By Linda Pretorius and Jacques Verryn

Surprising new study reveals alarming HIV death rates, challenging official statistics in South Africa

SPOTLIGHT OP-ED

Surprising new study reveals alarming HIV death rates, challenging official statistics in South Africa

By Chris Bateman for Spotlight

Inside the government’s confused response to the US health funding crisis

SPOTLIGHT

Inside the government’s confused response to the US health funding crisis

By Jesse Copelyn

‘Babies before bottom lines’ – WHO and Unicef slam unethical baby formula marketing in SA

‘PREDATORY PRACTICES’

‘Babies before bottom lines’ – WHO and Unicef slam unethical baby formula marketing in SA

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

KZN emergency guidelines for schools aim to safeguard students against climate threats

SAFETY FIRST

KZN emergency guidelines for schools aim to safeguard students against climate threats

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Ntsika Ye Sizwesethu

Maverick Citizen

Ntsika Ye Sizwesethu

By 2Lani and UBUNTOONS

Antibiotic resistance is putting South Africa’s newborns at risk

SPOTLIGHT

Antibiotic resistance is putting South Africa’s newborns at risk

By Sue Segar

Controversial pastor’s 'New Dawn' march stumbles as Buffalo City says he is not welcome

SETBACK

Controversial pastor’s 'New Dawn' march stumbles as Buffalo City says he is not welcome

By Estelle Ellis

By young people, for young people — how a Bloemfontein centre empowers the next generation

JOB CREATION

By young people, for young people — how a Bloemfontein centre empowers the next generation

By Lerato Mutsila

Another world is possible — Bob Nameng, the Soul Rebel of Kliptown

TRIBUTE

Another world is possible — Bob Nameng, the Soul Rebel of Kliptown

By Mark Heywood

Stipends for sustenance – young change-makers go the extra mile to feed hope in Alex

FILLING THE GAP

Stipends for sustenance – young change-makers go the extra mile to feed hope in Alex

By Lerato Mutsila

Rethinking food systems: Urgent call for sustainable practices amid climate change crisis

CLIMATE ACTION

Rethinking food systems: Urgent call for sustainable practices amid climate change crisis

By Adèle Sulcas

South Africa needs R2.82bn to plug the US funding gap in fight against HIV, TB — for now

BHEKISISA

South Africa needs R2.82bn to plug the US funding gap in fight against HIV, TB — for now

By Mia Malan

Two fires within a week at Tembisa Hospital are not linked – deputy health minister

PUBLIC HEALTHCARE

Two fires within a week at Tembisa Hospital are not linked – deputy health minister

By Bheki C. Simelane

On what grounds are the legal challenges against the contentious NHI Act being fought?

EXPLAINER

On what grounds are the legal challenges against the contentious NHI Act being fought?

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Sadtu leads national march demanding end to austerity in education sector

TEACHER PROTEST

Sadtu leads national march demanding end to austerity in education sector

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Turning the page — how early book access can transform South Africa’s future

GIFT OF READING

Turning the page — how early book access can transform South Africa’s future

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Newly renovated paediatric burns unit at Baragwanath Hospital a ‘huge boost’

BEACON OF HOPE

Newly renovated paediatric burns unit at Baragwanath Hospital a ‘huge boost’

By Tamsin Metelerkamp