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Many elite athletes live with health impacts long after they retire. Should they carry all the costs?Hoani Smith, Dion Enari, and Phil Borell

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Why South African companies can’t ignore menopause anymoreLien Potgieter

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Heidi's AI platform aims to ease South Africa's healthcare burden

29 Apr 2026

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South Africa introduces first real-time diabetes monitoring dashboard

28 Apr 2026

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Pharma Dynamics launches South Africa’s first generic hormonal IUD

28 Apr 2026

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Living well, every day: The rise of lifestyle-led estates Like Simbithi

28 Apr 2026

South Africa’s hospitals show 'uneven capability' as regulator warns compliance is not enough

South Africa’s hospitals show 'uneven capability' as regulator warns compliance is not enough

Marilyn Keegan, COHSASA 24 Apr 2026

Panado launches Strawberry 5ml sachets for hassle-free paediatric care

Panado launches Strawberry 5ml sachets for hassle-free paediatric care

24 Apr 2026

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Why patients are choosing natural aesthetics over looking younger

24 Apr 2026

All About Eyes director and ophthalmologist Dr Anesu Madikane says that women don’t necessarily see (pun intended!) their eye health as a problem that needs attention. Image supplied.

Hormones and screentime threaten professional women's eye health

Maroefah Smith 23 Apr 2026

Cansa marks 95 years by expanding care, support and hope

Cansa marks 95 years by expanding care, support and hope

CANSA 23 Apr 2026

Leadership, transparency and culture shifts are key to improving public sector healthcare quality

Leadership, transparency and culture shifts are key to improving public sector healthcare quality

COHSASA 23 Apr 2026

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SA hospital pioneers innovative liquid nitrogen cancer treatment

22 Apr 2026

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New initiative preps SA doctors for entrepreneur-led healthcare model

22 Apr 2026

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More than 40% of Capetonians face severe air pollution health risks

21 Apr 2026

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Social media-driven trends influencing supplements in 2026

Maroefah Smith 21 Apr 2026

Carboxytherapy for skin rejuvenation: How it really works

Carboxytherapy for skin rejuvenation: How it really works

Skin Renewal 21 Apr 2026

Unpacking the challenges facing South Africa's healthcare reform

Unpacking the challenges facing South Africa's healthcare reform

Bullion PR & Communication 21 Apr 2026

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Wits scientists design SA's first pollution alert app as Jozi battles coal emissions

20 Apr 2026

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Gauteng reports uptick in malaria cases amid regional travel risks

20 Apr 2026

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Emotional distress damages denied: High Court emphasises psychiatric proof

Jean-Paul Rudd 20 Apr 2026

Rooibos tea rituals could enhance focus and reduce anxiety

Rooibos tea rituals could enhance focus and reduce anxiety

20 Apr 2026

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Sibanye-Stillwater and Necsa target next-gen precision cancer therapies with rhodium

17 Apr 2026

Biovac's €75m cash injection to boost vaccine production and create jobs

17 Apr 2026

Clicks opens 800th pharmacy, strengthening national healthcare access

Clicks opens 800th pharmacy, strengthening national healthcare access

16 Apr 2026

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AI Diagnostics lands R85m to roll out AI-powered TB screening tool

16 Apr 2026

Takealot and Cansa’s cheeky campaign reminds men to “check your package”

Takealot and Cansa’s cheeky campaign reminds men to “check your package”

Joe Public 16 Apr 2026

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Implicated individuals in Life Esidimeni tragedy to be prosecuted

15 Apr 2026

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

Nomthandazo Masilela 15 Apr 2026

Boston Scientific is recalling certain Axios Stent and Electrocautery Enhanced Delivery Systems, affecting 128 units in South Africa. Image credit: Boston Scientific

Recall notice: Boston Scientific recalls medical devices over safety concerns

14 Apr 2026

Warning signs emerge as tweens dive into adult skincare products

Warning signs emerge as tweens dive into adult skincare products

Dr Judey Pretorius 13 Apr 2026

The cover most businesses think they have (but often don’t)

The cover most businesses think they have (but often don’t)

Simply Financial Services 13 Apr 2026

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Biovac's €75m cash injection to boost vaccine production and create jobs

17 Apr 2026

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Hidden costs of medical errors: Landmark case in Uganda spotlights HIV misdiagnosis

Mtho Maphumulo 23 Mar 2026

Clicks recalls kiddies snack after non-pathogenic Listeria detection

Clicks recalls kiddies snack after non-pathogenic Listeria detection

16 Mar 2026

Smarter field sales, without the enterprise price tag

Smarter field sales, without the enterprise price tag

MegaVision Media 13 Mar 2026

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