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Court: Medics may practise where they choose, but NHI cannot be implemented
Doctors are delighted at the ruling of the High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday that legislation allowing the government to determine where health professionals can practise is unconstitutional. The successful application by the trade union, Solidarity, the Alliance of South African Inde
Shein pops up in SA! Trendy Chinese brand is coming to Jozi
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein will launch its first-ever pop-up store in South Africa at Midrands Mall of Africa next week as part of its strategy to boost brand awareness on an interactive shopping platform. We are delighted to bring the Shein experience to South Africa with our ver
University students battle depression, anxiety: Warning signs and how to help them
University students are vulnerable to mental health issues. What are the warning signs? And how can healthy habits, exercise, and financial literacy play a role in protecting mental health? Several reasons may feed the risk of mental health illness amongst young adults. Accordi
HIV prevalence down from 14% to 12.7%, females still twice as likely to test positive
The 25th International Aids Conference heard that while the prevalence of HIV has decreased in South Africa since 2017, females are still disproportionately affected by the disease. The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) released the key findings of the Sixth South African HIV Preva
The burning issue: What you need to know about UTIs
Common warning signs of urinary tract infections (UTIs) include experiencing a painful or burning sensation when urinating, needing to urinate more frequently, or feeling a sudden urgency to urinate. Pharmacist Nonkululo Cingo of Medipost Pharmacy explains that UTIs are bacterial infect
Over a decade of fashion influencing - Kefilwe Mabote shares top style and fashion tips
Ahead of the 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards, Fashion and Style Award winner Kefilwe Mabote shares her style and fashion tips. Kefilwe also shares insights into her fashion journey and the significance of her Fashion and Style Award win. Reflecting on her achievement, Kefilwe
The Lots sustainable fashion: Stylish, ethical, and eco-Friendly
Imagine a successful fashion brand that makes a hard stop, and then restarts all over again. And that is exactly what The Lots Ashleigh Battle did when she drew a line in the sand. Battle moved away from fast fashion to sustainability at the end of last year. The fashion story shared wi
Sri Lanka apologises for cremating Muslim Covid victims
Sri Lankas government Tuesday formally apologised to the islands Muslim minority for forcing cremations on Covid victims, disregarding WHO assurances that burials in line with Islamic rites were safe. The cabinet issued an apology regarding the compulsory cremation policy during the Cov
UN says 2024 decisive to ending AIDS as health threat
Political decisions taken this year will determine whether a target to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 can be reached, the United Nations said Monday. Figures from 2023 show a drop in new infections and fatalities and improvement in access to treatment for HIV-positive patien