The deaths of 94 former Life Esidimeni patients are a direct result of Jacob Zuma's leadership, say health activists. (Jabu Kumalo, Gallo)

#SONA2017: Mbete refuses moment of silence for 94 dead mental health patients

Mia Malan

Key players say the culture of government created by Jacob Zuma allowed the deaths of 94 health patients.

Here are three ways to tell whether or not you might be going for an abortion at an illegitimate practitioner.

How to spot an illegal abortion

Here are three ways to tell whether or not you might be going for an abortion at an illegitimate practitioner.

Clinical associates such as Arthur Setlhapelo can do basic procedures, allowing doctors to spend more time with patients. But no one is talking about the shortage of posts for the new cadre. (Madelene Cronjé)

Dozens of health workers still unemployed as departments scramble for posts

Joan van Dyk

Much is made of alleged shortages in doctors’ posts but clinical associates rarely gets a mention, says professional association.

Gold miners work the Cooke Shaft in Johannesburg. Thousands of gold miners and their families are now seeking compensation for the sector's failure to protect miners from silicosis, an incurable, fatal but preventable lung disease. (Reuters)

#MiningIndaba: Why the real mining investors won’t be in Cape Town this week

Thabang Pooe

The most important people in mining will not be among the movers and shakers at the high-profile event this week.

With no international agreement on water birthing guidelines, SA facilities are left to make their own choices about how to help bring babies into the world with a splash. (Reuters)

Could this birth trend make for more serene deliveries?

Pontsho Pilane

Water births are a growing phenomenon in South Africa and globally. But this birth method is controversial – scientific evidence is lacking.

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Your blood sugar could have more to do with your moods than you think. (Reuters)

Why life with this common condition can be an emotional rollercoaster

Having a chronic illness can raise your risk of depression. For diabetics, the blood sugar high and lows of everyday life take an extra toll.

As the death toll rises, we look at the people, the policies and the politicians at the centre of this national tragedy.

SPECIAL REPORT: #LifeEsidimeni - How did more than 90 mental health patients lose their lives at the hands of the state?

As the death toll rises, we look at the people, the policies and the politicians at the centre of this national tragedy.

The United Nations will bring together 192 countries for the fourth high-level meeting on tuberculosis in 2018. (Reuters)

United Nations' first high-level meeting on TB could usher in a new world order

The global body heeds calls by SA health minister Aaron Motsoaledi for high-level meeting on age-old killer.

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