Health

On the surface 19-year-old Mhlengi* looks like he’s always one win away from changing his life. His Facebook feed is full of screenshots of wins and booking codes. Off-screen, he...

Suicide has become one of the fastest growing causes of death among youth. The South African Society of Psychiatrists report that almost one in ten teenage deaths are as a result...

South Africans seem to love their porn. Online traffic analytics show a growing share of local users, particularly youth, visiting adult content websites.  “I knew I was addicted when I...

The official opening of new dental care unit at Finetown clinic, Tuesday, 02 June was a significant milestone for the Gauteng Department of Health in addressing community challenges in relations...

A 30-year-old Hospital Hills resident is appealing for help after being left seriously injured in an attempted hijacking incident. Motshewa Litaba was injured on 25 February 2024 at around 04:00...

On 1 April, residents of Ennerdale voiced their frustration on community WhatsApp groups after days of inconsistent water supply now worsened by dirty, undrinkable water flowing from their taps. Community...

Phum’lamqashi residents have intensified their protest amid the ongoing water crisis, rejecting temporary relief measures and calling for a permanent water solution. The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that...

Learners at high schools around Finetown and Lenasia are using leftover cooking oil to add flavour to their school nutrition programme lunch. Some children have been eating this residue for...

As South Africa observes TB Awareness Month, the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has reported sustained progress in the fight against tuberculosis, particularly in reducing mortality, improving treatment outcomes and...

​The City of Johannesburg, through the Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) unit in partnership with the departments of Health and Social Development, Economic Development, Gift of the Givers, Coca-Cola,...