You penned a piece that doctors must look beyond treating individual illnesses and use their voices to advocate for healthier, more equitable societies. The article explores the role of medical professionals in challenging inequality, shaping health policy and strengthening healthcare systems, particularly across Africa.

GUEST: Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa is chairperson of the South African Medical Association,

You penned a piece that doctors must look beyond treating individual illnesses and use their voices to advocate for healthier, more equitable societies. The article explores the role of medical professionals in challenging inequality, shaping health policy and strengthening healthcare systems, particularly across Africa.
GUEST: Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa is chairperson of the South African Medical Association,

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‘THOUGHTLEADER’ African doctors have a moral duty to speak up for patients who can’t (Piece in the Daily Maverick)

The past few days have been an emotional rollercoaster for the family of Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo. They had tirelessly searched for Elizabeth and circulated missing-person flyers in the hope that information would lead to her safe return. As of about an hour ago, there’s an update from the family…

GUEST: Dawn Gounden, Spokesperson for the MoselakgomoFamily

The past few days have been an emotional rollercoaster for the family of Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo. They had tirelessly searched for Elizabeth and circulated missing-person flyers in the hope that information would lead to her safe return. As of about an hour ago, there&rsquo;s an update from the family&hellip;
GUEST:&nbsp;Dawn&nbsp;Gounden, Spokesperson for the&nbsp;MoselakgomoFamily

Update: Family Identify body of Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo

On Friday last week, Indlulamithi SA Scenarios released the 2026 edition of its Barometer for the 2035 Scenarios. Indlulamithi’s Perception Survey shows that respondents who fall in the “under 30 years” category, are more hopeful that South Africa is a nation on the path to renewal, compared to the older participants. This contradicts the Barometer result that shows that squabbling coalitions are leading the nation to economic stagnation.

GUEST: Dr. Tara Polzer-Ngwato, Indlulamithi Exco Member and Researcher

On Friday last week, Indlulamithi SA Scenarios released the 2026 edition of its Barometer for the 2035 Scenarios. Indlulamithi&rsquo;s Perception Survey shows that respondents who fall in the &ldquo;under 30 years&rdquo; category, are more hopeful that South Africa is a nation on the path to renewal, compared to the older participants. This contradicts the Barometer result that shows that squabbling coalitions are leading the nation to economic stagnation.
GUEST:&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Tara&nbsp;Polzer-Ngwato,&nbsp;Indlulamithi&nbsp;Exco Member and Researcher

Indlulamithi’s Latest Barometer & Perception Survey

Child protection groups are raising alarm over alleged rape cases involving police officers, with concerns about the abuse of authority and the impact on vulnerable children. We speak to Dr Shaheda Omar of the Teddy Bear Foundation about the psychological trauma suffered by child victims, barriers to reporting abuse, and how the justice and child-protection systems can better safeguard children when those accused are members of law enforcement.

GUEST: Dr Shaheda Omar, from the Teddy Bear Clinic

Child protection groups are raising alarm over alleged rape cases involving police officers, with concerns about the abuse of authority and the impact on vulnerable children. We speak to Dr Shaheda Omar of the Teddy Bear Foundation about the psychological trauma suffered by child victims, barriers to reporting abuse, and how the justice and child-protection systems can better safeguard children when those accused are members of law enforcement.
GUEST:&nbsp;Dr&nbsp;Shaheda&nbsp;Omar, from the Teddy Bear Clinic

‘THOUGHTLEADER’ African doctors have a moral duty to speak up for patients who can’t (Piece in the Daily Maverick)

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