Six people, including a seven-year-old girl, have died following an alleged food contamination incident at Mmotong-wa-Bogobe village outside Polokwane in Limpopo. The victims reportedly ate food suspected to have been poisoned during a funeral service over the weekend, leading to a mass illness outbreak. More than 70 people were taken to hospital for treatment, with […]
The Gauteng Department of Health has reported a significant increase in malaria infections and related deaths in the province. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, 414 cases and 11 deaths were recorded, a major rise compared to the same period in 2025. Health officials are urging residents to seek immediate medical care if they […]
The Gauteng Department of Health has dismissed claims that mental health care users have already been relocated from the Talisman Foundation, stating that no patients have been moved. The department expressed concern over what it described as misleading statements and confirmed that consultations with families will take place to determine the next steps regarding the […]
The Gauteng Department of Health is urging residents to get vaccinated against influenza ahead of the winter season, warning that seasonal flu continues to pose a serious public health risk. The virus spreads easily through respiratory droplets and can cause severe illness, particularly among vulnerable groups. Health officials say the elderly, pregnant women, people with […]
Medical students at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University in Garankuwa say poor hygiene conditions in student residences are disrupting their studies and daily lives. They report unsanitary living conditions, including a lack of cleaning staff and no running water at the 4B female residence for about two weeks. Students say the situation is especially concerning […]
South Africa is set to begin the early rollout of the HIV-prevention injection Lenacapavir after receiving its first batch of nearly 38,000 doses. Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi described the drug as a “game changer,” saying it can provide up to 100% protection with just two injections a year. The Health Department plans to prioritise […]
The Gauteng Department of Health is working to reduce a backlog of about 30,600 patients waiting for surgery, most of them long-standing cases. The delays have been caused by staff shortages, infrastructure challenges, and past disruptions like water supply problems, which led to cancelled operations. To fix this, the department has introduced a digital system […]
Johannesburg — The Southern Hemisphere’s flu season has begun earlier than usual, with cases appearing in autumn rather than the typical winter months of May or June. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is urging people, especially those with underlying health conditions, to get vaccinated. Professor Cheryl Cohen, head of NICD’s Respiratory Diseases and […]