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2Apr

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PROFILE: Teboho Mthimkhulu – A Rising Symbol of Resilience, Tenacity and Vision

By Katlego Rammusa: Teboho Mthimkhulu (Image: supplied) Teboho Mthimkhulu is a dynamic and inspiring media personality known for dedication, resilience, and a strong commitment to personal growth and community development. With a passion for excellence and a drive to make a meaningful impact, Teboho has continued to build a reputation rooted in hard work, integrity, and vision. The Centurion-based Teboho Mthimkhulu is a South African TV executive producer, director, and content creator, best known for her work with Striving Mind TV and her presence on platforms like TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn. She produces creative shows and discussions that often explore social issues, relationships, and community. Whether through professional pu...

Rights Are Not Enough: Towards a South Africa Where People Truly Flourish

21Mar

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Rights Are Not Enough: Towards a South Africa Where People Truly Flourish

By Prof. Narnia Bohler-Muller: On 21 March 1960, sixty-nine people were killed at Sharpeville for daring to assert their humanity. Sixty-six years later, we pause to honour that moment and to take stock of the constitutional democracy emerging from its ashes. Our Constitution is a remarkable document. It enshrines justiciable socioeconomic rights, commits the state to transformation, and opens with a founding value that has no equivalent in any other constitutional order: human dignity. And yet, for the majority of South Africans, the distance between the rights they hold on paper and the lives they are able to live remains vast, stubborn, and morally intolerable. This Human Rights Day, I want to suggest that the problem is not only one of implementati...

TEN PILLARS OF POWER: The science that could change men’s health forever

20Mar

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TEN PILLARS OF POWER: The science that could change men’s health forever

By Sitha Maliwa: For many men, health is something considered only when the body begins to whisper warnings - fatigue that refuses to lift, muscles that take longer to recover, motivation that quietly fades. Yet beneath these subtle signals lies a deeper truth: the trajectory of men’s health is not solely dictated by age, but by everyday choices. From hormone balance and muscle preservation to sleep quality and emotional resilience, science continues to confirm what many have long overlooked - that the habits men cultivate daily determine how they will feel, move and function for decades. According to Cherrie Blackmore, Head of Marketing at NPL, the path to lasting vitality lies in understanding and protecting a set of core biological pillar...

KEEPING BABY HEALTHY: Simple hygiene habits every parent should know

10Mar

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KEEPING BABY HEALTHY: Simple hygiene habits every parent should know

By Sitha Maliwa : For many new parents, keeping a baby clean is often associated with bath time. However, everyday hygiene routines play a far greater role in protecting babies from illness. From washing hands before feeding to trimming tiny nails and cleaning feeding equipment, small daily habits can significantly reduce a baby’s exposure to harmful germs while their immune systems are still developing. According to independent midwife Sr Londe, who advises Vital Baby South Africa, babies are naturally more vulnerable to infections because their immune systems are still maturing. For this reason, maintaining simple and consistent hygiene practices is essential for keeping babies comfortable, healthy and protected. “Babies are naturally more vulnerable to g...

WORLD AIDS DAY: A call to protect South Africa’s women

3Dec

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WORLD AIDS DAY: A call to protect South Africa’s women

By Sitha Maliwa: HIV remains one of South Africa’s most urgent public health challenges, and its burdencontinues to fall unevenly across society. Women - particularly adolescent girls andyoung women - remain at the centre of the epidemic, accounting for a disproportionatenumber of new infections. As the country marks World AIDS Day this month, publichealth leaders are intensifying calls for an equitable, human-centred and prevention-focused response to turn the tide. Jessica Bates, Dis-Chem Integrated Health Executive, says World AIDS Day is both amoment of reflection and a challenge to confront lingering inequality. “Not everyoneexperiences the epidemic equally, and it’s crucial that we interrogate the underlyingfactors that put women at increased risk and ta...

MAKING HYGIENE STICK: Domestos turns classroom learning into lifelong habits

1Dec

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MAKING HYGIENE STICK: Domestos turns classroom learning into lifelong habits

By Sitha Maliwa: Domestos has recently wrapped up two major Germ Buster Day activations ahead of World ToiletDay to help young learners build lifelong hygiene habits. The events took place at Isaacson PrimarySchool in Soweto, Johannesburg, and Siphosethu Primary School in Ntuzuma, Durban, reachingfoundation-phase learners with fun, practical hygiene education. The activations come as global research continues to highlight the power of hygiene in preventingillness, showing that consistent hygiene routines can reduce gastrointestinal infections by up to 80%and respiratory infections by 70%. These findings reinforce the importance of early hygieneeducation in keeping children healthy and school-ready. Domestos’ recent work forms part of its long-term commitment to...

PINK BRA DRIVE: Restoring Dignity, One Handcrafted Gift at a Time

15Nov

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PINK BRA DRIVE: Restoring Dignity, One Handcrafted Gift at a Time

By Sandiswa Naki Hand-knitted mastectomy prosthetics, made of soft yarn (Image supplied) For a lot of people who have survived breast cancer, recovery is not only about getting better physically, but also about getting better emotionally. Sometimes healing begins with something as basic and personal as getting a soft, handcrafted prosthetic and a comfy bra. It is a modest act that discreetly tells a woman that she is not alone on this path and restores her dignity and confidence. This is the focal point of the Pink Bra Drive, a potent collaboration between Knitted Knockers South Africa and Profmed that was established to assist women who have had breast cancer treatment or mastectomies. A Collab Deeply Rooted in Care The Pink Bra Drive builds on Profmed’s...

THE SILENT KILLER: How diabetes breaks the heart before you even know it

13Nov

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THE SILENT KILLER: How diabetes breaks the heart before you even know it

By Sitha Maliwa: The numbers are staggering and terrifying. Across the world, diabetes is quietly tightening its grip on millions of lives. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 537 million adults between the ages of 20 and 79 are living with diabetes, roughly one in ten people. Even more alarming is that almost half have no idea they’re living with the condition. This global health crisis is not slowing down. By 2030, that number is expected to rise to 643 million, and by 2045, a jaw-dropping 783 million people will be affected. And here at home, South Africa is not spared. Diabetes has become the second biggest killer in the country, according to research by Wits University. As of August 2024, an estimated 4.2 million South Africans, about...

WALKING IN MADIBA’S FOOTSTEPS: Thousands to honour Nelson Mandela in Annual Remembrance Run

7Nov

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WALKING IN MADIBA’S FOOTSTEPS: Thousands to honour Nelson Mandela in Annual Remembrance Run

By Sitha Maliwa: Twelve years after the passing of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, South Africans will once again lace up their running shoes and take to the streets of Tshwane - not merely to race, but to remember. The Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run (MRWR) returns on Sunday, 7 December 2025, a powerful annual tribute to the global icon whose footsteps continue to guide a nation’s conscience. Hosted by the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) and the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation (SACR), the event unites athletes, families, and dreamers under one banner -to honour Madiba’s towering legacy of justice, equality, and unity. The race begins and ends at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the very seat of the democracy Mandela helped forge. P...

MOËT, MACARONS & MASTERPIECES: A Night of Timeless Luxury at Shemer’s Sandton Launch

4Nov

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MOËT, MACARONS & MASTERPIECES: A Night of Timeless Luxury at Shemer’s Sandton Launch

By Sandiswa Naki Red carpet entrance at the Shemer Sandton Launch (Image supplied) World-renowned luxury jewellers, Shemer’s new flagship store that opened in high society Sandton, proves that when it comes to luxury, a timepiece truly is the ultimate investment. Luxury That Tells Time and a Story Luxury watches aren’t just statement pieces anymore; they’re becoming serious investment assets. A recent Swiss study even revealed that top-tier timepieces are outperforming traditional investments, including property in South Africa. That’s exactly what Shemer, one of South Africa’s most established jewellers, celebrated with the opening of its brand-new flagship store at Nelson Mandela Square. The event theme “Moët, Macarons & Masterpieces” set the tone for an ev...