
Joan van Dyk
@vandykjoan
Independent South African health journalist.
Bylines at @dailymaverick & @guardian. Edits @Afri_Alliance.
Formerly @Bhekisisa_MG news editor.
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31-10-2013 09:52:12
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All 25 Mail & Guardian staff members were given Section 189 notices, and it’s not clear at this stage how many would lose their jobs. sanef.org.za/sanef-is-dishe…


Featuring Oupa Nkosi photos! science.org/content/articl…

About 10% of SA's state psychiatric patients (deemed unfit to stand trial) are in prison because there aren't enough hospital beds or psychiatrists. National Department of Health says it might get NGOs to help with outpatient treatment. Alarming given R400m Social Development cuts. Elna Schutz reports.


Missed the fact that Politicsweb published this letter after Daily Maverick rejected it in case you needed a fun little run-down of my "weak logic and irrationality" according to SA Canegrowers. politicsweb.co.za/opinion/the-su…

Article that upset SA Canegrowers: dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-1…

Why 100% fruit juice should come with a sugar warning label via Zano Kunene. bhekisisa.org/health-news-so…

Shattering account of the impact of #USAID cuts in Mozambique via Jesse Copelyn. spotlightnsp.co.za/2025/06/19/moz…

Put your investigative hat on, we're #hiring! Code for Africa is recruiting two part-time research fellows in 🇨🇮Côte d’Ivoire + 🇸🇳Senegal. Candidates must have a background in social sciences and be well-versed in political economy analysis. 🔗 bit.ly/4jqMZvz




#ARV levels detected in the Jukskei, Hennops, Klip, Crocodile, and Mooi rivers threatens Gauteng ecosystems, possible human impact too, Sheree Bega reports. mg.co.za/the-green-guar…

.Gauteng Health data paints a grim picture of SA's #HIV programme without #PEPFAR. Inappropriate reports. health-e.org.za/2025/07/09/job…