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Create/update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity and win!

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Create or update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity.com before 30 June 2013 and stand a chance to WIN an awesome GoPro camera and accessories worth over R6000! 18 Jun 2013 12:09

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Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

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If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Content strategists, bloggers, vloggers, citizen journalists, opinionistas - every day, advertorial and promotional initiatives are launched into a wider pool of competing content providers. Content is currently the word on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Research in the news: Yale researcher says whooping cough vaccines effective, despite outbreaks

[Karen N. Peart] Despite recent outbreaks of pertussis (whooping cough) - a highly contagious bacterial disease that is preventable by the current pertussis vaccines - Yale researcher Dr. Eugene Shapiro maintains in an editorial that the vaccines are effective and should still be administered. 29 Nov 2012 15:31

New rotavirus vaccine now available at all SA clinics

In South Africa approximately six children die a day from severe rotavirus gastroenteritis.¹, ² This devastating disease causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting, as well as mortality and morbidity in children under five. 10 Nov 2009 12:28

Nestlé, Pfizer merger approved

[Amanda Visser] The conditions set for the approval of the merger between Nestlé SA and Pfizer result in a good outcome for all South African parents with small children using infant nutrition products‚ the Competition Tribunal said on Tuesday (2 April) when it issued its reasons for approving the merger. 3 Apr 2013 08:40

Tygerberg Hospital celebrates 400th cochlear implant

On 24 January 2011 hearing impaired Connor Muller (aged 5 years) of Plumstead received his first link to enter the hearing world. This first experience for Connor was a 400th for the Tygerberg Hospital Cochlear Implant Unit. 26 Jan 2011 07:37

Flu remedies OK for pregnant women

Tamiflu and two other drugs used to treat influenza appear safe for pregnant women and babies: Study. 29 Apr 2010 13:15

Smoking and SIDS

A new study sheds light on the relationship between women who smoke while pregnant or are exposed to second-hand smoke and an increased risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) to their babies. 31 Jan 2008 11:53

Dlamini urges action on protection of vulnerable children

[Bhekisisa Mncube] Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has urged all South Africans to come together to support National Child Protection Week by wearing a green ribbon, and to report cases of child abuse, neglect and exploitation to social workers and police officers. 28 May 2013 11:07

Banning alcohol advertising misses the point - and the objectives

[Justin McCarthy] There is no doubt that South Africa has an alcohol-abuse problem. Alcohol-related problems such as foetal alcohol syndrome, physical and emotional abuse, drunk driving, severe medical conditions and a raft of social side effects are significant health and social concerns. 18 May 2012 08:21

25 000 babies born with FAS annually in SA

Recent research estimated that 25 000 babies are born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) every year in South Africa. This is the highest reported incidence in the world, a shocking figure when considering FAS can be prevented. 2 Sep 2011 13:21

Mom and child collective buying site opens today

A new collective buying site, Gemgem, that focuses on mother and child needs through daily email offers opens today 1 August 2011. It sources items such as clothing, fun outings, toys, educational books and other deals. The concept was born by owner/creator Jade Bush, who manages the business with her partners Anna Carst, an interior designer with a marketing background and Nicholas Rixon on technical strategy and development. 1 Aug 2011 08:06