https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/667.html South Africa Wellness news 15 Wellness news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/667.html en-us Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:10:13 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nadia-jaftha-on-pushing-sas-creator-economy-from-influence-to-ownership-523240a This Women’s Month, Nadia Jaftha is making a case for a new generation of female entrepreneurs – one where influence is not simply measured in followers, but translated into ownership, infrastructure and long-term commercial value. 1-270376 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/is-the-ariana-grande-discourse-a-concern-or-public-scrutiny-745662a Coming off her recent high from her portrayal of Glinda in the cinematic adaptation of Wicked (which earned her an Oscar nomination in 2025), Ariana Grande recently released a new album titled Petal and is on a world tour. However, all anyone is talking about is her appearance. 1-270472 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/qa-with-skin-functionals-shannon-dougall-856703a The skincare and beauty industry is one of the sectors where women, both as entrepreneurs and consumers, dominate. With a “by us, for us” approach, South African skincare and beauty business founders such as Lelive’s Amand du Pont, swiitchbeauty’s Rabia Ghoor, and Skin Functional’s Shannon Dougall are competing with well-established brands and outperforming them. 1-270439 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/body-care-is-getting-the-skincare-treatment-with-nivea-new-serum-range-290137a If your body care routine still begins and ends with a moisturiser, you're not alone. But the beauty industry is increasingly taking its cues from facial skincare, with ingredient-led formulas designed to target concerns like uneven skin tone, dullness and rough texture becoming the latest focus. 1-270420 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lucky-star-backs-major-league-djz-purpose-led-running-campaign-745402a As running culture continues to gain momentum across South Africa, Lucky Star and PhatBoi Running Club (PBRC) are encouraging people to think beyond fitness. 1-270392 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beauty-ethics-isnt-just-about-ingredients-its-about-consumer-trust-078755a For years, the beauty industry has marketed itself around ethics: cruelty-free products, sustainably sourced ingredients, vegan formulations, clean beauty and fair trade. 1-270387 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/alcohols-hidden-calories-product-labels-could-help-fight-obesity-in-south-africa-634311a South Africa is grappling with an obesity crisis. Nearly half of adults are overweight or obese. Public discussion often focuses on ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks as reasons for weight gain. But there’s another source of calories that’s often overlooked: alcoholic drinks. 1-270381 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-global-campaign-wants-to-dispel-allure-of-skin-bleaching-078745a Through a new campaign, the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) Head of Dermatology, Professor Ncoza Dlova, and her working group aim to dispel the allure of skin-bleaching practices worldwide — practices that the controversial South African pop culture figure Khanyi Mbau often advocates. 1-270307 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/growthpoint-introduces-new-health-and-wellness-spot-on-the-block-523130a South Africa’s health and wellness sector is welcoming a new spot on the block. Growthpoint Healthcare Property officially completed the development of the country’s first Epione Health Village in Rosebank, Johannesburg. 1-270246 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/novo-nordisk-v-idexis-whats-in-a-name-or-in-this-case-a-compounded-medicine-634621a The legal battle between Novo Nordisk and Pretoria-based pharmacy group iDexis could reshape South Africa’s compounding medicine landscape. 1-270161 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa