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

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Emotional distress damages denied: High Court emphasises psychiatric proof

By Jean-Paul Rudd 20 Apr 2026

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Implicated individuals in Life Esidimeni tragedy to be prosecuted

15 Apr 2026

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#EndtfGBV: Build or Break challenges young men to reject toxic digital culture

#EndtfGBV: Build or Break challenges young men to reject toxic digital culture

9 Apr 2026

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World Health Day: South Africa's public health gains at risk

7 Apr 2026

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Meta and YouTube’s wakeup call: A global warning South Africa cannot ignore

Faaiza Gangat, Rebecca Matle and Tsholofelo Makhathini 30 Mar 2026

Business lessons we’ve learned from 20 years in the industry

Business lessons we’ve learned from 20 years in the industry

Sonja Smith Elite Funeral Group 30 Mar 2026

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Imagination vs screens: Toy Story 5 sparks global conversation

20 Mar 2026

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African states hike gambling taxes as addiction soars, and industry fights back

19 Mar 2026

New storytelling platform celebrates young SA professionals

New storytelling platform celebrates young SA professionals

10 Mar 2026

The kids are alright: African youth outshine global peers in mental health survey

The kids are alright: African youth outshine global peers in mental health survey

3 Mar 2026

#BizTrends2026: The 5 major trends influencing the future of wellness

#BizTrends2026: The 5 major trends influencing the future of wellness

Maroefah Smith 2 Mar 2026

Paris Hilton says she has ‘rejection sensitivity dysphoria’ – here’s what it is and how it’s linked to ADHD

Paris Hilton says she has ‘rejection sensitivity dysphoria’ – here’s what it is and how it’s linked to ADHD

Georgia Chronaki 24 Feb 2026

South African healthcare workers report the highest levels of stress

South African healthcare workers report the highest levels of stress

23 Feb 2026

Addiction risks on the rise – learning how to respond

Addiction risks on the rise – learning how to respond

SACAP 21 Jan 2026

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Blue health escapes and multi-generational trips shape SA travel in 2026

15 Jan 2026

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Empowering working parents is the key to thriving businesses and happier families

Mark Dixon 31 Dec 2025

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Hybrid work models are redefining business resilience

24 Dec 2025

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Festive-season mental health strain: The hidden risk for employers

23 Dec 2025

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Why employers legally can't ignore the mental distress of employees

Lucinda Hinxman 18 Dec 2025

#BestofBiz 2025: Healthcare

#BestofBiz 2025: Healthcare

17 Dec 2025

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Fear of falling behind and the hidden costs of an “always-on” work culture

Anja van Beek 4 Dec 2025

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5 ways to overcome the year-end overwhelm

25 Nov 2025

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Eat, breathe, sleep: Dr Steven Olmos on the significance of sleep

Maroefah Smith 18 Nov 2025

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South African boys are fighting an invisible battle with pride and pain

Jessica Gbedemah 17 Nov 2025

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#WorldDiabetesDay: Tackling workplace stigma in South Africa

14 Nov 2025

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There’s a difference between “I love you” and “I’m in love with you,” and Gen Z needs to know it

Jessica Gbedemah 11 Nov 2025

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How sports betting puts South Africans’ mental health on the line

11 Nov 2025

2025 Diabetes Summit focuses on mental health in diabetes care

2025 Diabetes Summit focuses on mental health in diabetes care

University of Pretoria 5 Nov 2025

Alon Lits, CEO of October.health, a partner of Academy of Sound Engineering, says partnerships can close the distance between people and the mental help they need (Image supplied)

#MentalHealthMonth: Partnerships to close the mental health gap

Alon Lits 31 Oct 2025

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