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Netcare to bring risk-detecting German-developed AI tech to SA

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Beauty ethics isn’t just about ingredients; it’s about consumer trust

Beauty ethics isn’t just about ingredients; it’s about consumer trust

By Lynette Hundermark 31 Jul 2026

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Breast cancer screening in South Africa: Balancing early detection with appropriate care

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28 Jul 2026

The role of wellness and mental health in corporate healthcare

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15 Jul 2026

Africa's next healthcare revolution will be driven by African genomics

Eduvos Africa's next healthcare revolution will be driven by African genomics

10 Jul 2026

New internship programme at SU clinics opens doors for aspiring medical receptionists

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9 Jul 2026

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1 Jul 2026

Young UP researchers develop citrus-based supplement to fight diabetes and obesity

University of Pretoria Young UP researchers develop citrus-based supplement to fight diabetes and obesity

30 Jun 2026

Built on care, backed by strength: Medihelp restores solvency and reinforces its commitment to members

Medihelp Built on care, backed by strength: Medihelp restores solvency and reinforces its commitment to members

26 Jun 2026

Before you sign: Make sure you choose the right medical scheme

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17 Jun 2026

Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings expands Busamed Gateway Private Hospital

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15 Jun 2026

LeadUP Podcast launches Season 6 with business growth insights from UP alumnus Christopher Williams

University of Pretoria LeadUP Podcast launches Season 6 with business growth insights from UP alumnus Christopher Williams

5 Jun 2026

South African Men’s Health 101: Know your health numbers

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4 Jun 2026

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ILDS’s newly established Strategic Working Group on Skin Bleaching aims to challenge the allure of skin bleaching, which the controversial South African personality often promotes. Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

New global campaign wants to dispel allure of skin bleaching

29 Jul 2026

It may have started as a nail salon franchise, but De Ntha Beauty Studio now delivers a full suite of services including hair care, nails, skincare treatments, and body therapies. Image supplied.

Beauty business nails move from franchisee to founder-led brand

Maroefah Smith 22 Jul 2026

Formula One driver Carlos Sainz fronts campaigns for L’Oréal Paris, including the Elvive haircare range, as well as the L'Oréal Men Expert skincare and antiperspirant lines. Image credit:

Men’s wellness spending reshapes grooming into a high-growth market

17 Jul 2026

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#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: First Woolies, next the world as Nonhle Matsebula gets ready to take A-Beauty global

Maroefah Smith 9 Jul 2026

The skincare line The Ordinary leads all beauty brands with a 7% AI citation share, followed by CeraVe (6%), Sephora (5.5%), La Roche-Posay (5%), and Charlotte Tilbury (4.5%). Image credit:

The Ordinary leads AI beauty rankings as Chanel and other legacy brands lose ground

7 Jul 2026

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Why South African workplaces need winter wellness strategies

26 Jun 2026

To coincide with his Coachella performance, Hailey Bieber joined forces with her husband Justin Bieber on a beauty collab — peptide eye prep, spotwear (or pimple patches) and a peptide lip treatment. Image credit: Rhode/Instagram

Women’s health and men’s beauty: Gender shifts are having a moment

Maroefah Smith 25 Jun 2026

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#YouthMonth: South Africa’s beauty industry has no postcode

Lemogang Sebesho 23 Jun 2026

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Soothe operator: Why South African skin needs locally-made products

18 Jun 2026

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5 things SA's supplement industry must fix before making another capsule

Dr Juanri Jonck 10 Jun 2026

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Alma PrimeX’s non-surgical body contouring has arrived in Cape Town

3 Jun 2026

Separating fact from fiction in 2026’s most viral skincare trends

Dr Judey Pretorius 27 May 2026

NtryMed debuts The Ordinary-style efficacy at accessible prices in SA

Maroefah Smith 15 May 2026

Why do so many African women bleach their skin? Study looks beyond what they tell researchers

Oyenike Balogun 4 May 2026

Why patients are choosing natural aesthetics over looking younger

24 Apr 2026

Social media-driven trends influencing supplements in 2026

Maroefah Smith 21 Apr 2026

Carboxytherapy for skin rejuvenation: How it really works

Skin Renewal 21 Apr 2026

Clicks opens 800th pharmacy, strengthening national healthcare access

16 Apr 2026

The 63% parity threshold: Why SA beauty brands are falling into the “vibe” trap

Nomthandazo Masilela 15 Apr 2026

How MetaLab is transforming protein from gym essential to pantry staple

Maroefah Smith 8 Apr 2026

Pantry x Lelive: Why this Erewhon-inspired smoothie collaboration is brilliant

Maroefah Smith 23 Mar 2026

The hidden reason faces age

Skin Renewal 20 Mar 2026

Black market beauty: Unlicensed injectors in South Africa's aesthetic industry

Dr Judey Pretorius 19 Mar 2026

Why South African brands must put real sustainability above greenwashing

Dr. Stephan Helary 16 Mar 2026

Melasma uncovered

Skin Renewal 12 Mar 2026

The Hyding: New luxury wellness retreat opens in Sandton

Maroefah Smith 12 Mar 2026

Meet Ronette Marx, the motorsport WAG taking on the aesthetics industry

Maroefah Smith 5 Mar 2026

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