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[ICYMI] South Africa confirms almost 1 400 coronavirus cases as country launches mobile testing

As South Africa's coronavirus lockdown enters its second week, the country will start testing for the new virus in communities. The move is expected to be only one of many South Africa will make in a bid to test tens of thousands for the new coronavirus.

Are there really HIV drugs in nyaope?

We did a little digging and asked the questions you really want to know: Like can HIV medication really get you high? And just how likely is it that these drugs are being cut with the street drug.

[WATCH] COVID-19: When 25 people are sharing a toilet

How do you practice social distancing when you live in a one room house with ten other people?

[WATCH] How to stop South Africa’s codeine problem

More teens are showing up at drug treatment centres to kick a codeine habit. Some codeine products such as Stilpane are available over the counter without a prescription, so what can be done to prevent abuse? Find out in this video.

[Watch it again] New pills, new rules: What’s next for ARVs?

In this webinar, a panel of world-class experts discussed what South Africa's updated guidelines for how we use ARVs may look like.
Birth control: Which one's best for you?

Birth control: Which one’s best for you?

Former Bhekisisa reporter, Amy Green, explains what the top five forms of contraception on the continent are, and why.

Health Beat | South Africa’s NHI scheme starts hiring before the Bill is passed

Forty-four new National Health Insurance (NHI) positions, based at the national health department head office in Tshwane, will be advertised in the coming weeks and filled by January 2023.

#TeamBhekisisa: What’s it like to run a health journalism centre? Ask Mia Malan

Meet the woman who started Bhekisisa way back in 2013. Killer narrative feature writer and donor-funded journalism extraordinaire.

[VIDEO] Here’s how e-cigarettes turn juice into clouds

When e-cigarettes were first tested by cigarette smokers, there were complaints about them being too smooth. So propylene glycol was added to give users that harsh hit at the back of the throat they were used to. A lung doctor explains why the clouds of smoke that accompany vapes aren’t clean steam, but chemicals.

#TeamBhekisisa: Corn cakes & lead poisoning: Spend a day with reporter Jesse Copelyn

How does Jesse Copelyn decide on the topics of his articles? Find out here.

[WATCH] The anatomy of a tackle: How changing rugby laws could protect players

With plans to lower the tackle height in rugby around the world, why is the governing body for rugby considering it? Put simply, the lower the height, the lower the risk of head injury. Watch for more.