Public Health

Operation Dudula Meeting with Motsoaledi Follows Clinic Protest

Operation Dudula Meeting with Motsoaledi Follows Clinic Protest

Operation Dudula has requested a meeting with Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi after protesting outside the Lilian Ngoyi Community Health Centre in Diepkloof. The group claims undocumented migrants are straining public healthcare, while critics warn their actions risk undermining constitutional rights.
August 12, 2025
Patients Froze to Death in Northern Cape Hospital

Patients Froze to Death in Northern Cape Hospital

A Health Ombud investigation confirmed that at least two patients froze to death at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital due to hypothermia, caused by a year-long power outage and inadequate heating. Professor Taole Mokoena’s report exposed severe management failures, including thin
August 1, 2025
ARVs in South Africa Water: Health Risks Under Scrutiny

ARVs in South Africa Water: Health Risks Under Scrutiny

A North-West University study detects ARVs in South Africa water, raising concerns about long-term health and ecological risks. Although officials assure water safety, experts advocate for advanced wastewater treatment to reduce pharmaceutical residues and prevent issues like antimicrobial resistance.
July 23, 2025