Health
South African Medical Breakthroughs Drive Global Health Progress
South African scientists are making significant strides in infectious disease treatment, vaccine development, …
Johannesburg News
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Health
Soweto Clinics Get R5M Boost: A Healthy Future Unfolds
Soweto's community health is set for a major uplift! A R5 million investment from local businesses promises be…
Health
Soweto's Health Hub: Local Business Boosts Wellness
Soweto's vibrant community is getting a wellness boost! A new health initiative is empowering local businesses…
Business
New NHI Bill Promises Major Shake-Up for South African Healthcare Businesses
The recently passed National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill is set to dramatically alter the landscape for privat…
Health
KwaZulu-Natal Battles Rising Diabetes Rates with New Awareness Campaign
KwaZulu-Natal health authorities have launched a comprehensive public awareness campaign to combat the alarmin…
Health
Mpumalanga Battles Rising Cases of Non-Communicable Diseases with New Awareness Drive
Mpumalanga Department of Health has launched a province-wide campaign to combat the increasing prevalence of n…
Education
University of Cape Town Launches New Public Health Degree Specialisation
The University of Cape Town's Faculty of Health Sciences has introduced a new specialisation in its Master of …
Education
University of Pretoria Launches Innovative Health Tech Incubation Programme
The University of Pretoria has launched a new incubation programme aimed at fostering innovation in health tec…
Community
Community Health Workers Drive Immunisation Campaigns in Eastern Cape
Community health workers in the Eastern Cape are playing a vital role in increasing vaccination rates, particu…
Community
Community Health Workers Lead Charge Against TB in Western Cape Townships
Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Western Cape townships are playing a crucial role in the fight against tube…
Infrastructure
Upgrades to Eastern Cape Clinics Boost Rural Healthcare Access
Significant infrastructure upgrades to several rural clinics in the Eastern Cape are set to improve healthcare…
Infrastructure
Gauteng Provincial Government Unveils Ambitious Hospital Upgrade Plan
The Gauteng Provincial Government has announced a multi-billion rand plan to upgrade and expand several public…
Infrastructure
New Clinic Facilities Unveiled in Rural Eastern Cape to Improve Healthcare Access
Two state-of-the-art clinics have been opened in remote areas of the Eastern Cape, significantly improving hea…
Business
Mediclinic Reports Strong Growth Amidst Healthcare Sector Challenges
Mediclinic International, a leading private hospital group in South Africa, has announced robust financial res…
Business
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sector Sees R500 Million Investment Boost
A significant R500 million investment has been announced for South Africa's pharmaceutical manufacturing secto…
Politics
Gauteng Provincial Government Announces New Incentives for Green Energy Investments in Johannesburg
The Gauteng Provincial Government has unveiled a package of new incentives aimed at encouraging green energy i…
Community
New community policing forum launched in Soweto to combat rising local crime rates
A new community policing forum has been established in Diepkloof, Soweto, aiming to foster greater collaborati…
Community
Community Health Workers: Unsung Heroes in the Fight Against TB in Khayelitsha
In the bustling township of Khayelitsha, dedicated community health workers are playing a vital role on the fr…
Environment
New Bylaws Proposed to Combat Illegal Dumping Crisis in Inner-City Johannesburg
Johannesburg City Council is debating stringent new bylaws designed to tackle the escalating problem of illega…
Economy
Johannesburg CBD Revitalisation Project Faces Delays Amidst Funding Shortfalls and Contractor Disputes
The ambitious Johannesburg CBD revitalisation initiative, aimed at economic upliftment and urban renewal, is e…
Health
Mental Health Services for Youth on the Rise in Gauteng Schools
Gauteng province is seeing an encouraging increase in the provision of mental health support services within s…
Health
Local Clinics in Alexandra Face Overcrowding Challenges as Demand for Services Soars
Clinics in Alexandra township are experiencing severe overcrowding, struggling to cope with the increasing dem…
Education
Medical Schools Adapt Curricula to Address South Africa's Unique Health Challenges
South African medical schools are proactively revising their curricula to better equip future doctors with the…
Tourism
Johannesburg Tourism Sector Prepares for Post-Pandemic Influx with New Heritage Routes
Johannesburg's tourism industry is gearing up for a significant post-pandemic recovery, introducing several ne…
Environment
Johannesburg Residents Urged to Conserve Water Amidst Declining Dam Levels and Heatwave Warnings
Rand Water has issued an urgent appeal to Johannesburg residents to drastically reduce water consumption as da…
Infrastructure
City Power Grapples with Cable Theft Surge in Soweto, Leading to Prolonged Outages
Soweto residents are facing increasing frustration as persistent cable theft incidents continue to plunge vari…
Infrastructure
City Power announces urgent load shedding schedule changes impacting northern Johannesburg suburbs
City Power has released an updated load shedding schedule, citing increased demand and maintenance issues. Res…
Community
Community Leaders in Westbury Demand Greater Police Visibility to Curb Gang-Related Violence
Community leaders and residents in Westbury are intensifying calls for increased police presence and intervent…
Education
Gauteng Education Department Launches Digital Literacy Programme for Township Schools
The Gauteng Department of Education has rolled out a comprehensive digital literacy programme targeting townsh…