Tag: Health

Mental health support group in South Africa spends R150k per month on suicide helpline

Calls to the helplines are toll-free, ensuring that no one is prevented…

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Gauteng Health corrects cardiac surgery death rate figures at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital

The verified figures show a steady, year-on-year decline in both the mortality…

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Dis-Chem under Competition Commission investigation following health minister’s complaint

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi lodged the complaint in February 2026. The Competition…

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Shamiso Mosaka on the economic reality of mental health support

From Born Into Fame to podcast co-host: Shamiso Mosaka on her no-filter…

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Gauteng health never screened thousands of staff working with children for sex offences

The department has confirmed that it does not conduct routine vetting against…

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Mental health NGOs in Gauteng finally getting paid, but some still waiting due to compliance gaps

The Gauteng Department of Health denied that it was intentionally holding back…

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Gauteng health department cracks down on ghost employees and payroll fraud

Four officials are currently on precautionary suspension with pay as the department…

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RHOD Star Jojo Robinson Celebrates Health Victory

The reality TV star opened up about the health challenges she has…

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Health defends surgical record as cancellation rate at Charlotte Maxeke

In response to the pressure, the Gauteng Department of Health pointed to…

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Health Department and Parliament push back on NHI speculation after ConCourt ruling

The Department of Health moved to distance the ruling from the NHI.…

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