https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/877.html South Africa Specialties news 15 Specialties news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/877.html en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:04:35 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-63-parity-threshold-why-sa-beauty-brands-are-falling-into-the-vibe-trap-625361a The South African beauty and personal care market is currently in the midst of a $4bn arms race. From the aggressive expansion of specialist retailers to the surge of local independent founders, the industry is a key battleground for retail dominance. Yet, behind the "Instagram-worthy" packaging and viral TikTok transitions, a quiet crisis is brewing. I call it the "authority lag." 1-267311 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/recall-notice-boston-scientific-recalls-medical-devices-over-safety-concerns-847453a The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has notified South African health facilities and medical practitioners about a recall of Boston Scientific medical devices. 1-267259 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-digital-dentistry-is-the-new-frontier-in-south-african-oral-health-958504a Digital tools are transforming healthcare, and dentistry is no exception. Align Technology is leading the effort to make digital dentistry a common practice. 1-267224 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-south-african-catheter-design-could-transform-aortic-repair-surgeries-worldwide-511730a Supported by the Bidvest Group and the University of Cape Town (UCT), South African medtech company Strait Access Technologies (SAT) has achieved a milestone in the United States of America. Its cardiovascular innovation, the CenterFlow balloon catheter, has been used in humans for the first time — tackling a critical safety challenge in aortic artery repair procedures. 1-266846 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/black-market-beauty-unlicensed-injectors-in-south-africa-aesthetic-industry-066565a South African beauty enthusiasts were gripped by a recent News24 story in which a young woman was mentally and physically scarred after getting illegal lip filler. The story highlighted the unfortunate problem in the country’s medical aesthetics industry: illegal injectables. 1-266567 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kim-kardashians-new-caffeinefree-energy-drink-relies-on-paraxanthine-heres-what-the-science-says-066585a Kim Kardashian has launched an energy drink. Instead of containing caffeine, Update includes paraxanthine, a compound the body naturally produces when it breaks down caffeine. According to the brand’s promotional material, using paraxanthine directly “eliminates the crash, jitters and overstimulation” often associated with traditional energy drinks. 1-266547 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-surgical-assistant-new-digital-platform-to-ease-south-african-public-health-specialists-dilemma-288767a A South African-developed digital platform is designed to solve one of the country’s most pressing public health dilemmas. The Surgical Assistant pairs specialist surgeons with validated assistants in real time, ensuring the right skills are available in the surgical theatre when needed. 1-266500 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-south-african-brands-must-put-real-sustainability-above-greenwashing-399208a Ahead of Earth Day in April, Terres d’Afrique founder, Dr Stephan Helary, presents a practical approach to sustainability for South African beauty and wellness brands. 1-266453 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-the-hyding-is-elevating-luxury-holistic-wellness-in-south-africa-177886a Newly opened, The Hyding in the wealthy suburb of Hyde Park in Sandton is more than a wellness spa. Founder Nicole van Coller and general manager Cheryl Hengst have curated a collective of medical and wellness experts — from clinical psychology and chiropractic care to advanced skincare and nutrition — fostering an ecosystem focused on preventative care and sustained well-being. 1-266358 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/science-backed-skincare-becomes-the-new-norm-for-south-african-shoppers-288987a Today, there is a subtle but noticeable change when you walk down any major skincare aisle in South Africa. The customer in front of them is no longer staring at the front of the bottle, they are turning them around. 1-266360 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa