Articles containing the tag ‘health
By Steve Conway On Thursday, October 30th, 2025

Supporting Loved Ones Through Every Stage of Life

Life is a journey filled with countless changes, milestones and transitions. From the exuberance of youth to the reflective years of later life, supporting our loved ones through each stage is both a privilege ... Read more »
Picture for illustration purposes:Government urges the citizens not to register spaza shops for foreign nationals as it is considered a fradulent activity.
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, December 5th, 2024

Ramaphosa’s Push for Spaza Shop Registration to Tackle Health Risks and Fraud

South Africa is at the center of a growing debate over the operations of spaza shops, especially regarding fraudulent business registrations and the safety of goods sold in townships. The issue gained national ... Read more »
The illegal miners that have resurfaced from the Stilfontein mine amongst which are teenagers.
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, November 29th, 2024

Stilfontein’s Underground Crisis: Miners and Children at the Heart of South Africa’s Illegal Mining Dilemma

Stilfontein’s illegal mining crisis has become a focal point of national concern as thousands of miners, including vulnerable children, are uncovered from abandoned gold shafts. This troubling development has... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

South Africa’s National Treasury Seeks Public Input on Alcohol Taxation and Policy Changes Ahead of 2025 Budget

South Africa’s National Treasury has published a policy review on the taxation of alcoholic beverages, inviting public comments as part of its preparations for the 2025 Budget. The review builds on the 20... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Growing Crisis of Food Safety in Schools: Urgent Action Needed

Across South Africa, incidents of schoolchildren falling ill — and in some tragic cases, losing their lives — due to food poisoning from spaza shops and street vendors have become an alarming and frequent o... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, August 15th, 2022

Kwaito Legend Tokollo ‘Magesh’ Tshabalala, 45, Dies From Epileptic Seizure

Kwaito Legend and TKZee member Tokollo ‘Magesh’ Tshabalala has died at the age of 45 following an epileptic seizure. It is reported that he died at his home in Johannesburg in the morning of Monday,... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Sunday, May 15th, 2022

Gospel Singer Deborah Fraser Dies at 56

South African legendary gospel singer Deborah Fraser has died at the age of 56 following a short illness. It is said that she took her last breath at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital on Sunday, 15 May 2... Read more »
By Steve Conway On Monday, March 21st, 2022

Small Steps Towards Your Dream Home

If you’re trying to imagine what your dream home would look like, chances are that you have some requirements that other people might not. That’s normal, different people have different versions of an ideal... Read more »
By Lala Asif Baloch On Monday, March 7th, 2022

Treating Your Valentine to the Gift of a More Comfortable Home

Many people struggle when it comes to finding a great gift for their valentine. Some people have been buying gifts for many years and have run out of ideas on what to get. Others are keen to find a gift that do... Read more »
By Steve Conway On Wednesday, September 29th, 2021

5 Ways To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

With the winter months fast approaching, people across the country are used to expecting increased energy bills, which can cause a certain amount of financial stress and worry. Logically, therefore, any step yo... Read more »