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Join the journey to save tiny lives: support Tygerberg Hospital’s pediatric unit
Two friends embark on a heartfelt 270km journey from Porto to Santiago de Compostela to raise R1. 2 million for life-saving medical equipment at Tygerberg Hospital. Join them in their mission to support vulnerable newborns in need.
DA demands urgent Parliament appearance from Health Minister over PEPFAR funding crisis
The Democratic Alliance demands that Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi appear before Parliament to clarify the government's disorganised response and outline plans to mitigate the alarming potential fallout on HIV/Aids in South Africa.
GIWUSA criticises Health Department's R3 billion funding as inadequate for SA's healthcare crisis
The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) has described the government's R3 billion healthcare funding allocation as "grossly inadequate," calling it "a drop in the ocean" compared to what's needed to address the country's healthcare crisis and implement the National Health Insurance scheme
Godongwana defends Budget amid health crisis and VAT controversy
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana robustly defends the national budget in Parliament, addressing concerns over healthcare sector erosion, R21 billion in health accruals, and the controversial VAT increase proposals while responding to criticism from opposition parties.