Sugar craving epidemic

SOUTH AFRICA’S SWEET TOOTH IS FUELLING A HEALTH CRISIS

Gloot, a proudly South African women’s wellness brand, today announced the launch of SweetKick, a new dietary supplement designed to curb sugar cravings through...
The BeautySouthAfrica 2025 Winter Beauty Box has landed

The BeautySouthAfrica 2025 Winter Beauty Box has landed

Introducing our 2025 Winter Beauty Box, a curated collection of beauty products to see you through the colder months. From hydration-boosting skincare to protective hair care...
6 Things you may not know about childhood immunisation

6 Things you may not know about childhood immunisation

With World Immunisation Week happening from the 24th to the 30th of April, this is the perfect time to explore what we know about...
Calls for Urgent Action to Address Delays in Africa’s Malaria Vaccine Rollout on World Malaria Day

Calls for Urgent Action to Address Delays in Africa’s Malaria Vaccine...

ZAMBIA, Lusaka, 24 April 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- On World Malaria Day, an international observance commemorated every year on April 25th to recognize global efforts...
Malaria is an African problem and Africa must find the solution

Malaria is an African problem and Africa must find the solution

KAMPALA, Uganda, April 23, 2025 /African Media Agency (AMA)/ – Africa still bears the brunt of the global malaria burden—with 94% of cases occurring...
2025 Vaccination Guide for Busy South African Parents

2025 Vaccination Guide for Busy South African Parents

If time and headspace are two things you don’t have enough of, this vaccination guide from Ajuda provides everything you need to know about...
L to R: Jan Joubert, co-founder of Umvuzo Health; Hugo Van Zyl, Principal Officer of Umvuzo Health; and Heinrich Rix, CEO of the Rx Group of Companies and co-founder of Umvuzo Health.

Umvuzo Health Turns 21: The Disruptor Medical Scheme That Defied the...

JOHANNESBURG, 15 April 2025 – When Umvuzo Health entered the medical scheme market in 2004, it had no capital reserves, no broker support and no track record....
SweetKick, a new dietary supplement designed to curb sugar cravings through a blend of hydration salts and metabolic support

Breaking the Sugar Cycle: Introducing SweetKick for Healthier Living

Johannesburg,  23 April 2025 – Gloot, a proudly South African women’s wellness brand, today announced the launch of SweetKick, a new dietary supplement designed...
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, recently hosted President Cyril Ramaphosa at the CSIR.

CSIR developing digital systems to support NHI

Government needs several systems in place to implement the National Health Insurance (NHI), which is aimed at providing universal health coverage. The Council for Scientific...
SCIENCE OF YAGYA – ASHWINI GURUJI, DHYAN ASHRAM

SCIENCE OF YAGYA – ASHWINI GURUJI, DHYAN ASHRAM

A Yagya is a means of direct interaction with the positive forces in creation. Vedas abound with descriptions of yagyas performed the rishis and munis to energise...
The Ivan Toms Centre for Health building in Green Point, Cape Town, remains closed months after US aid was withdrawn. Archive photo: Jesse Copelyn

Inside the government’s confused response to the US funding crisis

In late-January, the US suspended billions of dollars of international aid, including for HIV-related programmes in South Africa. The South African government could have...
Health Department calls for vigilance against malaria

Health Department calls for vigilance against malaria

The Department of Health urges all travellers and communities to stay vigilant as the country is experiencing a slight increase in malaria cases, particularly...