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Cape Town Kite Festival returns to colour the skies for mental health

Events

Cape Town Kite Festival returns to colour the skies for mental health

3 days

Sacap launches Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling

Higher Education

Sacap launches Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling

Issued by SACAP 15 Jul 2026

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

Education & Training

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

Issued by Stellenbosch University 9 Jul 2026

Preteen girls shouldn’t be singing to their own babies

Youth Month

Preteen girls shouldn’t be singing to their own babies

Issued by Joe Public 30 Jun 2026

The 2026 Kantar-Diva-Curve Report

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

The 2026 Kantar-Diva-Curve Report

Leigh Andrews and Carissa Poonsammy, Issued by Kantar 3 Jun 2026

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Legislation & Regulation

ConCourt axes 'certificate of need' scheme from NHA

Mtho Maphumulo 27 May 2026

A drone view of the cruise ship MV Hondius, carrying passengers suspected of having cases of hantavirus on board, leaves Praia, Cape Verde. Image credit: Reuters/Stringer

Infectious Diseases

Western Cape monitors 4 contacts linked to hantavirus outbreak

8 May 2026

More than a campus tour: Make university open days count

Higher Education

More than a campus tour: Make university open days count

Issued by Waterfall School of Business 7 May 2026

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Agribusiness

Eastern Cape's R500k investment to enhance animal healthcare, boost employment

29 Apr 2026

Graduation of new animal health technicians boosts SA's biosecurity

Agriculture

Graduation of new animal health technicians boosts SA's biosecurity

17 Mar 2026

Microsoft’s Kerissa Varma | Cyber threats pose new challenges for African healthcare systems

Ethics & Medicolegal

Microsoft’s Kerissa Varma | Cyber threats pose new challenges for African healthcare systems

Kerissa Varma 13 Mar 2026

Preventing cervical cancer starts early

Oncology

Preventing cervical cancer starts early

Issued by CANSA 27 Feb 2026

South African HIV/Aids research receives R410m injection to offset US funding gap

HIV/AIDS

South African HIV/Aids research receives R410m injection to offset US funding gap

26 Feb 2026

Sir Richard Branson opens Virgin Active SA's first Collection Country Club

Wellness

Sir Richard Branson opens Virgin Active SA's first Collection Country Club

Evan-Lee Courie 19 Feb 2026

Supporting MSI’s Shift Toward Women’s Wellness Across Africa

Design

Supporting MSI’s Shift Toward Women’s Wellness Across Africa

Issued by Bohemian 18 Feb 2023

Mental Health in Tertiary Education: Addressing the Pressures Faced by Students

Higher Education

Mental Health in Tertiary Education: Addressing the Pressures Faced by Students

Issued by College SA 8 Apr 2025

Dis-Chem widens Million Comforts to back learner empowerment

ESG & Sustainability

Dis-Chem widens Million Comforts to back learner empowerment

2 Feb 2026

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Oncology

Why SA needs an HIV-responsive, equity-centred cervical cancer elimination strategy

Zwelethu Bashman and Dr Ntombi Sigwebela 26 Jan 2026

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Noncommunicable diseases

High cholesterol and insulin resistance are rising among young South Africans – what that means for public health

Themba Titus Sigudu 16 Jan 2026

It takes a community: Confronting teenage and girl child pregnancy together

Health & Social Welfare

It takes a community: Confronting teenage and girl child pregnancy together

Issued by Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation 15 Dec 2025

Losing sight of the shore in Africa’s HIV response

HIV/AIDS

Losing sight of the shore in Africa’s HIV response

Dr Allan Pamba, Issued by JNPR 4 Dec 2025

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Medical Law

Mother wins appeal against Eastern Cape Health Department in cerebral palsy case

Ntando Makuyana 27 Nov 2025

This Christmas, 12,000 children need more than gifts – They need to be ready for Grade 1

Food, Water & Energy Security

This Christmas, 12,000 children need more than gifts – They need to be ready for Grade 1

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 25 Nov 2025

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Covid-19

Long Covid’s hidden toll: the South Africans still battling fatigue, anxiety and memory loss

Jonny Peter 25 Nov 2025

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Medical Aid

The case for broader SDG thinking in private healthcare

Dr Katlego Mothudi 20 Nov 2025

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Mental health

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

Jessica Gbedemah 17 Nov 2025

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NHI

Health dept, SAMRC and Stellenbosch Uni to transform healthcare policy decision-making in South Africa

23 Oct 2025

Mental health

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth: Why mental health advocacy needs real action

17 Oct 2025

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Health & Safety

Mine matters: Why you need to pay attention to your workforce’s mental well-being

Reinette Lotz 10 Oct 2025

Jockey amplifies support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with PinkDrive partnership

Fashion & Homeware

Jockey amplifies support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with PinkDrive partnership

Issued by Jockey South Africa 7 Oct 2025

#CourageToFly: Cape Town International Kite Festival returns

Events

#CourageToFly: Cape Town International Kite Festival returns

7 Oct 2025

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Health & Social Welfare

Kumba Iron Ore hands over transformative community project

26 Sep 2025

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Mental health

Dopamine draw(back): Endless streaming and scrolling are ruining our attention

19 Sep 2025

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Mental health

Why 92% of mentally ill South Africans don't receive treatment

17 Sep 2025

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Medtech

South Africa's AI Diagnostics and hearX Foundation selected for Turn.io’s 2025 Chat for Health & AI Accelerator

16 Sep 2025

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Education & Training

Chronically online: South Africa’s digital dilemma for sexual health

Jessica Gbedemah 12 Sep 2025

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Trends

The rise of eco-friendly living: South Coast's real estate revolution in 2025

11 Sep 2025

Dis-Chem hits 300th store milestone, expanding health services in Mpumalanga

Retailers

Dis-Chem hits 300th store milestone, expanding health services in Mpumalanga

4 Sep 2025

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Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Birth control in Africa: study tracks the use of long-acting contraception in 26 countries

Obasanjo Bolarinwa 4 Sep 2025

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HIV/AIDS

AHF treats 2.5 million as Trump withholds Pepfar funds

27 Aug 2025

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Economy

Inside SA’s multi-million rand plan to fill US funding void

Jesse Copelyn 15 Aug 2025

Applications open for SAB Foundation’s Tholoana Enterprise Programme

SMEs

Applications open for SAB Foundation’s Tholoana Enterprise Programme

6 Aug 2025

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Mental health

Extreme weather affects mental health: what vulnerable women in Kenya told us

Cyprian M. Mostert 1 Aug 2025

was the master of ceremonies at the Songs for Freedom at St George Cathedral on Friday. She performed with her band, Feminine Force. Photos: Matthew Hirsch

CSI & Philanthropy

St George’s Cathedral hosts sold-out fundraiser for Gaza

Matthew Hirsch 22 Jul 2025

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Oncology

Early detection gives a fighting chance against breast cancer

16 Jul 2025

Cansa brings health experts and services to the workplace

Oncology

Cansa brings health experts and services to the workplace

Issued by CANSA 1 Jul 2025

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Medical Aid

HSACF calls for 'whole of society' approach in fighting corruption

1 Jul 2025

Quantumed's Avian Bell makes 2025 Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list

Public Health

Quantumed's Avian Bell makes 2025 Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list

9 Jun 2025