Workplace accidents have been an issue since time immemorial. For example, many workers died during the construction of the pyramids. Unfortunately, they were not entitled to compensation, but they did have the honour of being buried in tombs near the Read the full story
Those who want to see justice not only being done but be seen to be done should be impressed that frail and sickly ex-miners, through their lawyers of course, have been granted a go-ahead by the Gauteng South High Court Read the full story
Coming at a time when a recent report has indicated that women are still deprived of opportunities to participate in the the economy, Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim is a great inspiration. The HIV/AIDS Researcher has won a top science Read the full story
Since the advent of the Gold Rush towards the end of the 19th century, Mine health and safety has not been the main priority of mining houses in South Africa, whose main interest is making profit at whatever cost. And Read the full story
An interesting point was raised during the Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) which was held in Cape Town recently. In his speech, Dr. Dr Imraan Munshi, a partner at McKinsey & Company, predicted that smart devices to track inventories, Read the full story
Analysts might have predicted that South Africa might face a food security ‘Doomsday’ in a few years to come due to dwindling capacity of the commercial farming sector. But for the majority of South Africans this is already a reality, Read the full story
The Aaron Motsoalaledi, might not have been politicking after all when he suggested that introduction of the National Health Scheme (NHS) was a definite route that the country was supposed to take for every South African to access quality health Read the full story
The most cost effective way in which the world can make a huge difference is through strategic partnerships. And in the arena of health, an area in which Africa faces enormous challenges this could not have been more fitting. Recognising Read the full story
Some have long died and their dependents condemned to destitution. But there appears to be some ray of light at the end of the tunnel for survivors. This follows the announcement by Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, about plans for R1.5bn Read the full story
African countries should take the initiative themselves if there are to strengthen the capacity of their primary health care. This could be through committing a small part of their annual fiscal expenditure towards it. In a report issued from London Read the full story