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, 17 Sep 2026 17:53:11 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-korean-duo-behind-bephor-is-giving-k-beauty-hair-care-mzansi-flair-520790a In 2025, South Africa accounted for 3.3% of the global K-beauty products market. While most K-beauty shelves in the country are dominated by skincare, Grand View Research says hair care is the most lucrative and fastest-growing segment. From Arc Store introducing Cosrx’s Peptide-132 hair care line to Bephor making K-beauty hair care for textured hair, SA consumers have plenty of reasons to let their hair down. 1-271806 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/springbok-bafana-bafana-stars-tackle-obesity-in-new-novo-nordisk-campaign-742882a Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has teamed up with South African sports stars in a new campaign to tackle rising obesity among men in the country. 1-271722 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bephor-brings-k-beauty-science-to-the-type-4-hair-market-520900a A new beauty brand is bringing Korean skincare science to the textured haircare market, with Bephor positioning scalp health as a key part of caring for Type 4 hair, coily textures and protective styles. 1-271686 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/discovery-health-sponsors-womens-health-conference-964364a Women’s health is often overlooked. Erectile dysfunction affects around a third of people with penises and receives more attention than PMS (premenstrual syndrome), which affects as many as three in every four menstruating women. 1-271654 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-hasnt-built-a-menopause-policy-yet-a-chance-to-get-it-right-first-time-520950a South African workplaces are only just starting to talk about menopause. A Medihelp executive argued in a recent Bizcommunity op-ed that local companies can no longer afford to ignore it, and Discovery Health launched a dedicated menopause support app for its members earlier this year. Both are genuine signs the conversation is starting. 1-271616 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/local-brand-ndilulo-activewear-bets-on-self-belief-confidence-and-community-297787a As South Africa celebrates Heritage Month, Ndilulo Activewear's local roots also offer a window into the opportunities — and realities — facing emerging South African fashion businesses competing against established international names. 1-271560 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bayer-faces-a-lawsuit-over-unplanned-pregnancies-linked-to-defective-birth-control-308818a A law firm has indicated that more than 300 women have initiated a lawsuit over Bayer’s recalled batch of Yaz Plus contraceptives in 2024. 1-271543 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/virgin-active-takes-sa-creativity-global-with-new-campaign-419969a Virgin Active has launched everything you need is inside, a new global campaign created and produced entirely by South African creative talent. The campaign will roll out across nine markets. 1-271535 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africans-asked-for-litchi-and-revive-listened-520050a Revive Daily Electrolytes is launching its newest flavour following a public vote earlier this year. Litchi emerged as the clear favourite, making it the first flavour in the brand's history to be developed directly in response to consumer demand. 1-271516 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ozempic-wegovy-and-mounjaro-could-fuel-the-fire-of-mental-illness-warns-psychiatrist-631161a A psychiatrist has warned that the use of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) drugs, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, for weight loss could, if misused, “fuel the fire” of mental illness. 1-271511 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa