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Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital

SA Harvest brings smiles to Rahima Moosa Hospital patients

South Africa

SA Harvest brings smiles to Rahima Moosa Hospital patients

By Bheki C. Simelane

Smith & Nephew halts medical supplies to Gauteng Health over R62m debt

South Africa

Smith & Nephew halts medical supplies to Gauteng Health over R62m debt

By Ferial Haffajee

City Power threatens to cut power at two Joburg hospitals over R30m debt, but MEC disputes ‘inflated’ bills

South Africa

City Power threatens to cut power at two Joburg hospitals over R30m debt, but MEC disputes ‘inflated’ bills

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Lambasting Mbeki, sidestepping Mandela… and a dose of empathy – outgoing health ombud Malegapuru Makgoba on a storied career

South Africa

Lambasting Mbeki, sidestepping Mandela… and a dose of empathy – outgoing health ombud Malegapuru Makgoba on a storied career

By Biénne Huisman

Footprints 4 Sam aims to raise R80-million for Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital’s 80th birthday

South Africa

Footprints 4 Sam aims to raise R80-million for Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital’s 80th birthday

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Sergeant Busisiwe Mjwara, Tim de Maayer, Corene Conradie – our heroes who have selflessly helped others

Maverick Citizen

Sergeant Busisiwe Mjwara, Tim de Maayer, Corene Conradie – our heroes who have selflessly helped others

By Mark Heywood, Estelle Ellis and Tamsin Metelerkamp

Is the Wits University and Gauteng health department lifesaving deal on the road to nowhere?

South Africa

Is the Wits University and Gauteng health department lifesaving deal on the road to nowhere?

By Mark Heywood

Images reveal how water shedding brings disease and indignity to two major Johannesburg hospitals

South Africa

Images reveal how water shedding brings disease and indignity to two major Johannesburg hospitals

By Mark Heywood

Government’s actions make a mockery of its claims to value healthcare workers

South Africa

Government’s actions make a mockery of its claims to value healthcare workers

By Marcus Low

Health activists outraged over ‘victimisation’ of Rahima Moosa paediatrician Tim De Maayer

South Africa

Health activists outraged over ‘victimisation’ of Rahima Moosa paediatrician Tim De Maayer

By Mark Heywood

Dr Tim de Maayer’s act of conscience highlights new power balance between politicians and civil servants

South Africa

Dr Tim de Maayer’s act of conscience highlights new power balance between politicians and civil servants

By Stephen Grootes

Whistleblower paediatrician’s suspension lifted after massive public outcry

South Africa

Whistleblower paediatrician’s suspension lifted after massive public outcry

By Tamsin Metelerkamp