Articles for Sean Christie

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South Africa’s giant pain problem

Millions of South Africans suffer from chronic pain, and it’s not being properly managed

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Feature | 4 May 2026

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A life in pain: Soghra Walton’s story

“I have seen more physicians than I can count”

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Feature | 4 May 2026

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In pain? You might have to suck it up

“The difference between public and private [health sectors] is like night and day when it comes to managing acute pain”

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Feature | 23 March 2026

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Eina! Study shows hospitals are botching pain management

Most patients do not receive important treatment during and after surgery

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Science | 17 March 2026

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Claremont could be Johannesburg Water’s big blind spot

Suburb is among several expecting a very dry Christmas

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News | 19 December 2025

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After years of sewage flooding their land, Joburg residents start rates revolt

Collapsing sewer line in Carlswald Valley has soaked properties with sewage for 20 years

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News | 17 December 2025

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Free State residents without water while municipal officials bicker

Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality will close down its failing water supply entity

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News | 16 December 2025

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Ecological disaster in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

The collapse of a precious palmiet peatland exposes failures and tensions in the management of our water resources

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Feature | 7 November 2025

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The real cost of Johannesburg’s water

Families living alongside the huge Thukela-Vaal Transfer Scheme get no water

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News | 5 November 2025