Health
Increase tax on sugary drinks to fund an increase in social grants, say activists
Higher sugar tax would also save on health care
News | 21 February 2024
Worst of hiring freeze over, Western Cape health department assures health workers
Budget has been brought back under control, says Dr Keith Cloete
By Daniel Steyn
News | 16 February 2024
The South African drug mules held in foreign jails
Vincent Ntsolo, from Soweto, was just 18 when he was recruited
Feature | 15 February 2024
Call to stop “catastrophic” health care budget cuts
Western Cape health workers warn of dire consequences if cuts are not reversed
By Daniel Steyn
News | 13 February 2024
Cathcart Hospital rumours spark week of protests
Police are monitoring as stoning incidents continue on N6
Brief | 13 February 2024
Unemployed doctors march to Department of Health
They demand permanent jobs and no budget cuts to healthcare
Brief | 12 February 2024
Hospital guards in limbo as EC health department fails to pay security company
Security company says it had to terminate the contract because health department has not paid
News | 6 February 2024
Officials raise alarm over hiring freeze at Western Cape’s largest hospitals
The freeze was recommended by National Treasury among other austerity measures
By Daniel Steyn
News | 31 January 2024
Kariega clinic reopens after residents volunteer to act as security guards
Ten residents have volunteered to rotate guarding the clinic until the stolen fence is replaced
Brief | 17 January 2024