Diabetes Becomes South Africa’s Leading Cause of Death

Original Article by Kabungane Biyela | TimesLIVE | 11 August 2026

Diabetes is now South Africa’s leading cause of death, intensifying concerns for healthcare, the workforce and the economy.

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Diabetes is now South Africa’s leading cause of death, intensifying concerns for healthcare, the workforce and the economy.

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