Reduce bloating in THREE effective ways
Bloating got you down in the dumps? Give your stomach instant relief by trying these three super-effective methods.
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Rooibos tea: Sleep soundly tonight with South Africa’s favourite tea
Thanks to the wonders of rooibos tea, getting a good night’s sleep for the first time in forever has never been easier.
Donate blood and save South Africans’ lives this Heritage Month
Local is lekker AND life-saving. Celebrate Heritage Month by giving the gift of blood to your fellow South Africans.
Weight-loss jab rollout hits one-month mark
Wegovy weight-loss jab hits South Africa, but high cost limits access.
Period pain: Try THESE natural remedies at home
Feeling the worst of period pain while you’re menstruating? These home remedies are guaranteed to ease your cramps away.
You should NEVER cross your legs on a plane – here’s why
Flying soon? A physiotherapist has revealed why crossing your legs when seated on a plane isn’t the best idea…
Swap out biltong for THESE healthier alternatives
Don’t bite off more biltong than you can chew when there are other healthier, tasty alternatives you can try!
Reusable sanitary pads: A saving grace for South African women?
Reusable sanitary pads could help empower millions of women and young girls across South Africa during that time of the month.
WATCH: Xi, Putin discuss living until ‘150 years old’
Xi and Putin, presidents of China and Russia respectively and both aged 72, have shown no signs of relinquishing control of their countries.
First mpox case of 2025 in Senegal sparks urgent response
Senegal has confirmed its first mpox case of 2025, and the patient is stable at Fann Hospital as authorities start contact tracing.
SA’s neighbour declares public health emergency as medicines run out
Right on South Africa’s doorstep, a public health emergency has developed, partly due to Donald Trump’s aid cuts.
Not enough breastfeeding for South Africa’s babies
Breastfeeding Awareness Week shows South Africa is lagging.
Justin Timberlake’s ‘debilitating’ battle with serious disease
Pop star and actor Justin Timberlake took to Instagram to share his ‘relentlessly debilitating’ battle with a serious disease.
You’re on your own, Zim minister tells countrymen needing healthcare in South Africa
Zimbabwe’s justice minister Ziyambi has told his fellow citizens needing healthcare in South Africa that the government cannot assist them.
ARVs in our water: What’s going wrong with treatment?
Health officials have linked HIV medication in our water supply to treatment success but urge better wastewater control.
Almost 40% of SA school water samples found unsafe for drinking
A school-based water survey found 40% of samples from South African schools unsafe, raising serious concerns about sanitation.
Sex pills in South Africa: The truth every man must know
Find out which sex pills are safe, what to avoid, and how to protect your health when using them in South Africa.
The Hollywood IV trend making anti-ageing headlines
The NAD+ IV trend is gaining traction among celebrities for its potential anti-ageing effects, although it lacks FDA approval and research.
Sale of loose cigarettes to be BANNED under new law
Sale of loose cigarettes to be banned under the new Tobacco Bill, with informal traders facing hefty fines if caught …
South Africa bans ‘halephirimi’ after Soweto food poisoning tragedy
Government has banned the pesticide Terbufos, commonly known as ‘halephirimi’, after food poisoning linked to its use killed children in Soweto.
SA government warns against fake news on Covid-19 variant
The South African government has issued a fake news alert over a post spreading misinformation on a Covid-19 variant.