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SHINGLES UPDATE | The only shingles vaccine in SA has been discontinued. A newer version is available overseas. Those in SA who can afford it and are willing to go through extra steps may still be able to get it, reports Catherine Tomlinson. spotlightnsp.co.za/2025/05/27/why…

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PRESS STATEMENT | On 28 and 29 May 2025, the National Department of Health (NDoH) convene a national Mental Health Review Boards Meeting to discuss Human Rights in Mental Health, roles and functions of Mental Health Review Boards, optimal functioning and key procedures. This

PRESS STATEMENT | On 28 and 29 May 2025, the National Department of Health (NDoH) convene a national Mental Health Review Boards Meeting to discuss Human Rights in Mental Health, roles and functions of Mental Health Review Boards, optimal functioning and key procedures. 

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JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED! It has been almost a year since former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and former Gauteng Health Director: Mental Health Dr Makgabo Manamela were found criminally liable for the deaths of nine patients. We demand that the NPA start

JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED! 

It has been almost a year since former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and former Gauteng Health Director: Mental Health Dr Makgabo Manamela were found criminally liable for the deaths of nine patients. 

We demand that the NPA start
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It’s official! ✅ The #2026OnlineAdmissionsGP application period for Grade 1 & Grade 8 in Gauteng will open on 24 July 2025 and it will close on 29 August 2025. ✳️ To apply, visit: gdeadmissions.gov.za once applications open. Matome Chiloane Panyaza Lesufi #GrowingGautengTogether

It’s official! ✅

The #2026OnlineAdmissionsGP application period for Grade 1 & Grade 8 in Gauteng will open on 24 July 2025 and it will close on 29 August 2025.

✳️ To apply, visit: gdeadmissions.gov.za once applications open.

<a href="/matomekopano/">Matome Chiloane</a> <a href="/Lesufi/">Panyaza Lesufi</a> 

#GrowingGautengTogether
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Several studies have flagged problems with SA’s death registration processes. A critical first step to addressing it is to replace our paper-based process with an electronic one, argue Dr Pam Groenewald and Professor Debbie Bradshaw from the SAMRC. spotlightnsp.co.za/2025/05/30/ele…

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WHY | Even in 2025, babies are still being born with HIV and too many kids who need treatment aren’t getting it. Why are we still failing them? Learn more: shorturl.at/IXXTb Stay informed: shorturl.at/Ntzoa

WHY | Even in 2025, babies are still being born with HIV and too many kids who need treatment aren’t getting it. Why are we still failing them? 

Learn more: shorturl.at/IXXTb

Stay informed: shorturl.at/Ntzoa
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Two new antibiotics offer hope for people with gonorrhoea that is resistant to currently available drugs. Yet, it might be years before the people who need these medicines can get them, reports Catherine Tomlinson. spotlightnsp.co.za/2025/06/02/the…

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MUST READ | When Desmond Pedro discovered a strange hardness under his ribcage, he was just 30 and preparing for a fresh start on a government skills course. Little did he know that he would soon die of liver cancer caused by undetected hepatitis B. spotlightnsp.co.za/2025/06/04/mis…

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This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we reaffirm our commitment to climate justice. SECTION27 continues to advocate for the rights of those most affected by the climate crisis. #environment #ClimateJustice

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Graphs that paint the picture of HIV in SA | More people are living with HIV, but dramatically fewer are dying of HIV-related causes – we’ve gone from 281 000 HIV-related deaths in 2005/2006 to 53 000 in 2023/2024. This is largely due to antiretroviral medicines.

Graphs that paint the picture of HIV in SA | More people are living with HIV, but dramatically fewer are dying of HIV-related causes – we’ve gone from 281 000 HIV-related deaths in 2005/2006 to 53 000 in 2023/2024. This is largely due to antiretroviral medicines.
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BEYOND BMI | Recently, a group of researchers advocated for a new way of diagnosing and classifying obesity. Jesse Copelyn explores what this might mean for South Africa in part two of this special series. spotlightnsp.co.za/2025/06/11/the…

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WATCH | SECTION27 Budget Researcher Mduduzi Nkosi presenting to the Standing Committee on Appropriations on the 2025/2026 Division of Revenue Bill. youtube.com/live/6J6tyvIRn…

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THE STORY IN SA's HIV STATS | Who's most affected? Where’s progress stalling? We break it down for you: shorturl.at/86eBa Join our mailing list: shorturl.at/Ntzoa

THE STORY IN SA's HIV STATS | Who's most affected? Where’s progress stalling? We break it down for you: shorturl.at/86eBa

Join our mailing list: shorturl.at/Ntzoa
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SUBMISSIONS | SECTION27 has made submissions to the Office of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC), in response to the Special Rapporteur’s call for inputs on the Digitalisation of Birth Registration in Africa: Challenges and