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

Oncology

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

Issued by CANSA 15 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.

Noncommunicable diseases

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

15 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

Infectious Diseases

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

Netflix marks 10 years in South Africa

Streaming

Netflix marks 10 years in South Africa

11 Sep 2026

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Surgical Equipment & Products

Boston Scientific recalls catheters distributed at SA public hospitals

11 Sep 2026

A clean bill of health is not a diagnosis

Advertising

A clean bill of health is not a diagnosis

Issued by TruthsetsOnline.com 10 Sep 2026

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Legislation & Regulation

Zero-tolerance: SA pushes for 0% blood alcohol limit for drivers

3 Sep 2026

The invisible safety net – South Africans are redefining who counts as family

Research

The invisible safety net – South Africans are redefining who counts as family

Issued by KLA 1 Sep 2026

Doctors going digital

Medtech

Doctors going digital

Issued by Medihelp 19 Aug 2026

Women's Health

#WomensMonth | A little reminder to book that Pap smear this Women’s Month

Chloe Posthumus 18 Aug 2026

Pharmaceuticals

Sahpra recalls Arya Pharma’s high blood pressure meds, Enalapril

17 Aug 2026

World Lion Day 2026: United for lions

Environment & Natural Resources

World Lion Day 2026: United for lions

Issued by FOUR PAWS 13 Aug 2026

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Medtech

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

7 Aug 2026

Film

Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into local cinema history with record-breaking opening weekend

6 Aug 2026

Mental health

Is the Ariana Grande discourse a concern or public scrutiny?

Maroefah Smith 4 Aug 2026

The Alizza fruit is here: Checkers’ latest fresh produce innovation

FMCG

The Alizza fruit is here: Checkers’ latest fresh produce innovation

29 Jul 2026

The Odyssey takes Imax by storm, breaking Ster-Kinekor box office records

Film

The Odyssey takes Imax by storm, breaking Ster-Kinekor box office records

21 Jul 2026

CSI & Philanthropy

#MandelaDay2026: 8 ways you can spend your 67 minutes

17 Jul 2026

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

Medical Research

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

Dr Siva Danaviah, Issued by Eduvos 10 Jul 2026

Xenophobic tendencies will kill our South African dream

Higher Education

Xenophobic tendencies will kill our South African dream

Professor Bismark Tyobeka, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 30 Jun 2026

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Natural Medicine

Why South African workplaces need winter wellness strategies

26 Jun 2026

2026 ATTA Action Awards winners announced at Experience Africa

Tourism & Travel

2026 ATTA Action Awards winners announced at Experience Africa

24 Jun 2026

South African films Angels: They Are Amongst Us, Dear Sis Dolly hit cinemas this July

Film

South African films Angels: They Are Amongst Us, Dear Sis Dolly hit cinemas this July

Daniel Dercksen 24 Jun 2026

3D structure of a melanoma cell derived by ion abrasion scanning electron microscopy. Image credit: on

Medical Research

SA scientists make breakthrough in decoding cancer’s most effective survival strategy

Kevin Naidoo 22 Jun 2026

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Aesthetic Medicine

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

18 Jun 2026

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Medical Aid

Momentum Multiply's Maria Carpenter | SA healthcare needs a personal touch

Maria Carpenter 19 Jun 2026

Why 'waiting for infrastructure' doesn’t work

Marketing

Why 'waiting for infrastructure' doesn’t work

David Blyth, Issued by eatbigfish 11 Jun 2026

PR & Communications

How to lose a customer in 16 days

William Smook 8 Jun 2026

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

Medical Aid

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

Issued by Medshield 4 Jun 2026

Newspapers across SA turned into 'sanitary pads'

Advertising

Newspapers across SA turned into 'sanitary pads'

Issued by Joe Public 1 Jun 2026

What does Cannes 2026 hold in store for South African agencies (Image source: © Hello Partner

Advertising

#Cannes2026 | One Show highs, D&AD dips as SA eyes Cannes

Danette Breitenbach 27 May 2026

The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) Smarties South African winners for 2026 were announced last night. Picture: Ogilvy was awarded Best in Show for Audi TikTok Test Drive (Image supplied)

Marketing

MMA Smarties South Africa 2026 winners announced

22 May 2026

Passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was affected by a hantavirus outbreak, arrive to take a plane to the Netherlands, at Tenerife Sur airport, Canary Islands, Spain. Image credit: Reuters/Pedro Nunes

Infectious Diseases

Western Cape woman tests negative for hantavirus as WHO cases rise

Charlotte Van Campenhout and Victoria Waldersee 13 May 2026

Fragmentation is failing animals; alignment can change their future

Environment & Natural Resources

Fragmentation is failing animals; alignment can change their future

Issued by FOUR PAWS 7 May 2026

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Generic Medicines

Pharma Dynamics launches South Africa’s first generic hormonal IUD

28 Apr 2026

Accenture SA got recognition for this NikNaks campaign. Source: Accenture SA.

Social Media

Publicis Middle East, Accenture SA gain recognition at Webby Awards

Karabo Ledwaba 22 Apr 2026

WTM report flags digital, sustainability gaps in Africa’s tourism growth

Tourism & Travel

WTM report flags digital, sustainability gaps in Africa’s tourism growth

17 Apr 2026

'Super natural' Onix citrus now available exclusively at Checkers

FMCG

'Super natural' Onix citrus now available exclusively at Checkers

17 Apr 2026

Inside the invisible engine powering South African retail

Supply Chain

Inside the invisible engine powering South African retail

9 Apr 2026

Source: GroundUp/Jacques Malherbe.

Property Development

Oude Molen Eco Village’s fight for survival

Jacques Malherbe 2 Apr 2026

South Africa’s silent health crisis: Lifestyle diseases now outpace infections

Noncommunicable diseases

South Africa’s silent health crisis: Lifestyle diseases now outpace infections

31 Mar 2026

Merilynn Steenkamp from Roche Diagnostics explains how early and accurate diagnostics for preventable illnesses like cervical cancer, HIV, and TB can help protect women’s ability to stay economically active and support broader economic resilience. (Source: )

Women's Health

5 ways women’s health drives economic resilience

1 Apr 2026

B-Well mayonnaise is the first to qualify for the Cansa Smart Choice Seal

Nutrition

B-Well mayonnaise is the first to qualify for the Cansa Smart Choice Seal

Issued by CANSA 27 Mar 2026

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Medtech

New South African catheter design could transform aortic repair surgeries worldwide

27 Mar 2026

UP researchers innovate handheld detection device that could transform TB screening

Higher Education

UP researchers innovate handheld detection device that could transform TB screening

Issued by University of Pretoria 26 Mar 2026

AI redefines music and sparks a creative revolution

Music

AI redefines music and sparks a creative revolution

Andile Mathobela 25 Mar 2026

Are you losing your vision without realising it?

Ophthalmology

Are you losing your vision without realising it?

Issued by Medshield 23 Mar 2026

Afda alumni triumph at the 2026 Saftas with multiple Golden Horn wins

Higher Education

Afda alumni triumph at the 2026 Saftas with multiple Golden Horn wins

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 20 Mar 2026

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

Aesthetic Medicine

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

Dr Judey Pretorius 19 Mar 2026