The SABR provides breast milk to babies in need

Human milk banking, like wet nursing, has been around for years. But in modern times with the rise of HIV, precautions are necessary. The South African Breastmilk Reserve allows babies to be fed with breast milk when their mothers are unable to do so. It helps to reduce the risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission, and other infections in premature babies.

South Africa makes history with HIV vaccine trial

South Africa is taking part in an experimental vaccine programme to curb HIV. Just over 5 000 volunteers, from 15 cities across five provinces,...

SA to ensure health standards are met

The National Health Amendment Bill, which aims to improve South Africa's health system through the establishment of an Office of Health Standards Compliance, was approved by the National Assembly in Cape Town on Tuesday.

South Africa is world’s endurance race capital

Some of the world's most extreme races are held in South Africa, where elite athletes – and ordinary people – pit themselves against the unforgiving elements and huge distances. Perhaps the most well-known is the Comrades Marathon, a gruelling 90km run between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.

Bafana beat the Mambas to kickstart Chan 2014

Bafana Bafana made a perfect start to the Orange Africa Nations Championship, or Chan 2014 tournament, with a gritty 3-1 win over Mozambique in an exciting opening game at Cape Town Stadium on 11 January 2014.

In the swim of things at the Midmar Mile

Backstroke, breast stroke or even doggy paddle – it's all welcome at the Midmar Mile, the annual gathering acknowledged by Guinness World Records as the largest open water swim on the planet. It's a happy, vibrant community event, with champions swimming alongside newbies, and everyone out to have fun.

Extensive HIV vaccine study planned in South Africa

American scientists are scheduling a major trial of an experimental HIV vaccine in South Africa in 2016, "the most feasible vaccine ever developed". It will be one of largest single clinical testing processes done in South Africa.

Preventing HIV in World Cup

In June and July 2010 South Africa will host the world's biggest single sporting event - the Fifa World Cup, giving it a golden opportunity to reach millions of football fans, not only for the country's business and tourism sectors, but also for its efforts to combat HIV/Aids.

Research says rooibos beats stress

Researchers from Stellenbosch University in the Western Cape have discovered scientific evidence that rooibos, the popular South African herbal tea, contains compounds that can help to alleviate anxiety and stress.
Honeybush industry set for growth

SA team finds heart disease gene

Researchers from South Africa’s Stellenbosch University, working with international colleagues in a study spanning more than 30 years, have identified the defective gene that causes a type of hereditary heart disease.