As World No Tobacco Day comes on 31 May 2012, the
Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) condemns the tobacco industry's aggressive marketing, despite advertising restriction requirements in legislation, as smoking continues to be a challenge to public health. Help the association fight for a smoke-free environment by buying a sticker for R5 and wearing it on World No Tobacco Day.
25 May 2012 10:08
South Africa's drinking water is among the best in the world, and the country remains among a few in the world where water can still be consumed from the tap, the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa said on Monday.
8 May 2012 09:38Woolworths would like to remind customers who purchased hot water bottles last year that it recalled these due to safety concerns. Before filling hot water bottles, customers are requested to check the style numbers and return the affected range to the nearest store for a full refund.
4 May 2012 11:37
Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has once again called on road users to exercise extra caution on the country's roads, as traffic volumes are expected to increase from today ahead of the Easter holidays.
30 Mar 2012 10:11The National Consumer Commission is taking no chances in checking the reliability of a brand of condoms sold by a leading retailer, and plans to verify independently the finding by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) that they were okay.
29 Mar 2012 14:53The National Consumer Commission is taking no chances in checking the reliability of a brand of condoms sold by a leading retailer, and plans to verify independently the finding by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) that they were OK.
29 Mar 2012 12:32
[Gabi Khumalo] Health stakeholders from the private and public sector have pledged their support for the National Health Insurance (NHI), although some are still concerned about how the scheme will be implemented.
29 Mar 2012 11:22ROME, ITALY: US online auction giant eBay on Monday, 26 March 2012, banned global sales of sorbitol following the death of a 28-year-old Italian woman who consumed a phial of the sugar substitute as part of a food allergy test.
28 Mar 2012 12:55
Traffic officials will be out in full force across the country to ensure that the high accident rate normally associated with the Easter long Weekend is minimised.
19 Mar 2012 13:12
[Hanri Pretorius] When you're planning an overseas holiday, insurance is usually the last thing on your mind: but travelling without proper insurance can leave you and your family destitute if anything happens.
19 Mar 2012 06:33
The African Centre for Biosafety (ACB) is has expressed outrage after finding that several food products, including baby cereal, maize meal, a dietary supplement for active sports people and wheat-free cereal, have tested positive for genetically modified (GM) content, but are all unlabelled.
15 Mar 2012 14:37
WASHINGTON, USA: Coca-Cola and Pepsi late last week said they have lowered levels of a chemical in caramel colouring to comply with a California law, but insisted the drinks pose no health risks and recipes will not change.
14 Mar 2012 15:57Described as a cultural fit, the Compass Group (CGSA) has acquired Supercare Services, one of South Africa's leading cleaning companies that generated revenue of R710.5 million in the 2011 financial year and had gross assets of R155.3 million.
9 Mar 2012 13:34
Pilots landing at OR Tambo international airport in Johannesburg have been falling prey to laser-wielding pranksters, according to a report issued on Thursday last week.
5 Mar 2012 12:23
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