Over and above the social and health impacts of gambling, the industry extracts from the South African economy.

The big picture: Globally, mental health challenges are among the leading causes of illness and disability in young people. In South Africa, these pressures are intensified by poverty, violence, and ...

In the Durban township of Umlazi, the fight against HIV includes a battle against crime. People receiving antiretroviral (ARVs) treatment are being robbed of their medication. This happened to 24-year ...

Looking for data on the prevalence of GBV cases against children, and corresponding data on mental health outcomes is a thankless task. The only data ...

Witnessing others living with HIV experience stigma inspired him to take a stand and educate people about the virus.

The recent attempt to ban cannabis in food products may have been poorly handled, but it highlights the need for reform.

While schizophrenia is complex and challenging, with the right support it is possible to live with the illness effectively.

Two decades of community-led progress against HIV, TB, and malaria face political betrayal, threatening the mission of the Global Fund.

What’s new The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has released an interim report revealing that over R2 billion intended for healthcare services at Tembisa Hospital was misappropriated. The ...