Dr Nokuthula Mphambukeli says she has never felt that death was something to be afraid of. This week we give a platform to a medical officer in the career of forensic pathology. Johannesburg resident ...

Forensic pathologists can use autopsies to discern someone’s identity, determine the cause and manner of death, and estimate when death occurred. However, not all autopsies yield clear findings. Legal ...

Attending the Forensic DNA Symposium recently held in Cape Town where the vital role of DNA analysis in criminal investigations was highlighted, Sue Segar caught up with Professor Ryan Blumenthal, a ...

The forensic pathology industry is facing a workforce shortage. These are the men and women who determine how and why a death happens. They are being overwhelmed, and the pandemic has only made things ...

They specialize in determining the causes of sudden, unexpected or violent deaths. But according to the National Academy of Sciences, the U.S. is facing a critical shortage of these professionals.

Dr Yaseen Bismilla, one of South Africa's few specialist forensic pathologists, has transformed from a child who feared death to a TikTok sensation with nearly 200 000 followers. Through his quirky ...