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The race for relief: Competition within South Africa’s cough, cold and flu market

The race for relief: Competition within South Africa’s cough, cold and flu marketInsight Survey

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“Ozempic face” and the GLP-1 boom are changing the face of beautyMaroefah Smith

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Mpox cases in SA on the rise, newest recorded in Cape Town

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Burnout is costing South Africans mental and financial peace of mind

Zakkie Welman, medical physicist and Ewette Menge, unit manager of the radiotherapy unit at Life Rosepark Hospital. Image supplied.

Life Healthcare brings advanced cancer treatment to central South Africa

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“Ozempic face” and the GLP-1 boom are changing the face of beauty

By Maroefah Smith 12 hours

Mpox virus colourised transmission electron micrograph of mpox virus particles (pink) found within an infected cell (yellow), cultured in the laboratory. The image was captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Image credit: on

Mpox cases in SA on the rise, newest recorded in Cape Town

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Burnout is costing South Africans mental and financial peace of mind

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Zakkie Welman, medical physicist and Ewette Menge, unit manager of the radiotherapy unit at Life Rosepark Hospital. Image supplied.

Life Healthcare brings advanced cancer treatment to central South Africa

21 Sep 2026

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T2S listing opens new chapter for Helios Investment Partners

21 Sep 2026

More than medical aid: Why your health and financial future belong in the same conversation

More than medical aid: Why your health and financial future belong in the same conversation

Fedhealth 21 Sep 2026

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South Africa sees an uptick in Mpox cases, mostly in the Western Cape

18 Sep 2026

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Skin Functional’s new SPF30 range should be on everyone’s lips

18 Sep 2026

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SA-Korean duo behind Bephor is giving K-beauty hair care Mzansi flair

Maroefah Smith 17 Sep 2026

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#WomensHealthMatters: Spar is ensuring menstruation never becomes a barrier

Maroefah Smith 16 Sep 2026

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NASA visits Cape Town hospital in preparation for 2028 moon landing

16 Sep 2026

The campaign features Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana and Bafana Bafana goalie Reyaad Pieterse (pictured), as well as Sharks and Springbok rugby front-rower Trevor Nyakane, speaking candidly about why they value healthy living on and off the field. Image supplied.

Springbok, Bafana Bafana stars tackle obesity in new Novo Nordisk campaign

15 Sep 2026

World Lymphoma Awareness Day: No one should have to navigate lymphoma alone

World Lymphoma Awareness Day: No one should have to navigate lymphoma alone

CANSA 15 Sep 2026

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Bephor brings K-Beauty science to the Type 4 hair market

14 Sep 2026

Members of the Civil Protection, a local community-based team that works to help mitigate the spread of the Ebola virus and ensure burials happen safely and quickly, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), carry a wooden coffin before loading the body of an unidentified man, who, according to his family, died of Ebola, as they attend to retrieve it from his house, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Reuters/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/File Photo

DRC’s Ebola outbreak has the potential to become a global pandemic. How to make sure it doesn’t

Jia B. Kangbai 14 Sep 2026

Cure Day Hospitals group continues to embrace quality patient care

Cure Day Hospitals group continues to embrace quality patient care

COHSASA 14 Sep 2026

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Boston Scientific recalls catheters distributed at SA public hospitals

11 Sep 2026

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#WomensHealthMatters: Discovery Health sponsors women’s health conference

Maroefah Smith 11 Sep 2026

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SA hasn’t built a menopause policy yet. A chance to get it right first time

Dr Juanri Jonck 10 Sep 2026

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Over 55k vulnerable SAns start long-acting anti-HIV jab

9 Sep 2026

6 healthcare facilities earn Cohsasa accreditation across Africa

6 healthcare facilities earn Cohsasa accreditation across Africa

COHSASA 9 Sep 2026

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Bayer faces lawsuit over unplanned pregnancies linked to defective birth control

8 Sep 2026

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Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro could “fuel the fire” of mental illness, warns psychiatrist

7 Sep 2026

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Inside Khayelitsha’s new R87m psychiatric care facility

4 Sep 2026

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Risky business: HFA launches first State of Medical Schemes report

4 Sep 2026

Cansa surrounds young patients with hope, dignity and care

Cansa surrounds young patients with hope, dignity and care

CANSA 4 Sep 2026

Naturals Beauty marks 18 years with 2 new skincare products

Naturals Beauty marks 18 years with 2 new skincare products

4 Sep 2026

PRODUCT RECALL: Woolies recalls WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo

PRODUCT RECALL: Woolies recalls WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo

3 Sep 2026

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Aspen to make SA’s hunger for weight-loss drugs its bread and butter

Nqobile Dludla 3 Sep 2026

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