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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Gold mine dumps towering over parts of Soweto are a familiar sight. (Photo: Xolani Baloyi) Gold mine dumps towering over parts of Soweto are a familiar sight. (Photo: Xolani Baloyi) The gold mine ...