23+ hour, 38+ min ago   (144+ words) A Kagiso resident, Nontombi Zondo, who is the founder and project manager of the Nomfundo Zondo Foundation, has received recognition at the Queens with Purpose South Africa Awards for supporting local children with disabilities. Through her personal journey as a…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (561+ words) Menopause has become a hot topic. Perimenopause even hotter. But the conversation seems to go cold once the hot flushes do. And according to Pretoria-based healthcare practitioner Dr Juanri Jonck, that’s a challenge, because what comes afterwards could last another…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (485+ words) Gauteng Health MEC Faith Mazibuko has urged parents and caregivers to ensure children receive their routine vaccinations on time, warning that missed immunisations leave them vulnerable to preventable diseases. The call follows visits to communities by Mazibuko and health teams,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (342+ words) A four-month-old puppy found abandoned near Refilwe, outside Cullinan, is slowly recovering after rescue from severe injuries believed to be caused by deliberate cruelty. The mixed-breed puppy, named Bovril, was found beside the road, emaciated and frightened. He had suffered…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (764+ words) As temperatures rise, the Springs SPCA is urging pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their animals from seasonal health risks. According to Springs SPCA manager Annecia le Roux, warmer weather brings an increase in ticks, fleas, allergies and…...

2+ week, 22+ hour ago   (376+ words) The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) on Sunday said it was investigating a fresh wave of sardine deaths around Gqeberha. This comes after mass mortalities linked to pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) appeared to ease earlier in the month....

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (435+ words) For women battling substance and alcohol abuse, finding a safe place to recover can be as difficult as taking the first step towards rehabilitation. That need prompted Nadine Gibbs (48) to establish Elizabeth’s Walk, a haven in Fleurhof where women can…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (641+ words) Know your thyroid: The warning signs you shouldn’t ignore The Citizen...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (421+ words) The Wellness Collective Summit, hosted by WomenCan on August 4 at Pere House, took significant strides in shaping the future of health and well-being by empowering individuals on innovative well-being and harm reduction approaches. The summit, led by healthcare experts and…...