High crime rates in cities often keep children indoors, leading to sedentary behaviours like playing video games and snacking on unhealthy, ultra-processed foods.

The decision by Novo Nordisk to discontinue the insulin pens will force patients to revert to syringes, complicating diabetes care for millions of people.

Taxis are not necessarily safe for women. They are like so many other public spaces in a country with some of the world’s highest rates of sexual violence and murder of women by men.

by Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie and Dr Sonja Mostert of the University of Pretoria’s Diabetes Research Centre Every 14 November, we observe World Diabetes Day. The theme for World Diabetes Day from 2024 ...

Following complaints from advocacy groups, the HPCSA initially issued Ramathuba a caution for unprofessional behaviour.

The South African Weather Services has issued a warning of torrential rains in parts of the country. (Photo: Freepik) The South African Weather Services has issued a warning of torrential rains in ...

In October 2023, four young children in Soweto fell ill after buying snacks from a local spaza shop, leading to the tragic deaths of Neo Kgang and Leon Jele. Despite a year passing, families have not ...

Dr Rachel Jewkes: Not all cases of teenage pregnancy are statutory rape. A lot of these pregnancies are the result of rape. If you’re a 16-year-old boy and a girl who’s 14 refuses to have sex with you ...