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Child pesticide poisonings a contributing factor of SA’s pending waste crisis, says expert

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Source: Supplied. Rachel Pretorius, co-founder and co-owner of Flexbox in South Africa.

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Community health workers, supported by Nehawu, picketed outside the Labour Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Photo: Silver Sibiya/GroundUp

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Gauteng Health MEC laments poor Ekurhuleni spaza food safety standards

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Source: Supplied. Rachel Pretorius, co-founder and co-owner of Flexbox in South Africa.

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A new image for this African accrediting body

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Spar commits to ending period poverty by 2030

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Source: Supplied. Cameron Beveridge, vice-president of SAP Enterprise Solutions at VC ERP.

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A person walks past a Dis-Chem Pharmacy outlet in Cape Town, South Africa, 22 February 2024. Reuters/Esa Alexander/ File Photo

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Intercare Classic Road Race 2025: Run with your heart for your health

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Source: Supplied. Akin Jimoh, chief editor at Nature Africa.

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Akin Jimoh 25 Oct 2024

Intercare launches 'Greater than stroke: A journey to recovery' campaign

Intercare launches 'Greater than stroke: A journey to recovery' campaign

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How the new OHS strategy could revolutionise SA labour conditions

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‘Endgame’ youth cigarette sale ban could prevent 10,000 lung cancer deaths in SA over 70 years – UP researcher

‘Endgame’ youth cigarette sale ban could prevent 10,000 lung cancer deaths in SA over 70 years – UP researcher

University of Pretoria 24 Oct 2024

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Profmed addresses the systemic needs of breast cancer in SA

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Source: Pexels.

African women leaders unite to launch Africa Breast Cancer Council

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Advancing healthcare: African solutions headline Africa’s largest medical conference in October

Advancing healthcare: African solutions headline Africa’s largest medical conference in October

Informa Markets 21 Oct 2024

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2025 Medical scheme contribution hikes: What's driving the surge and what does this mean for you?

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Source: Supplied.

Green therapy: boosting mental health through the power of nature

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