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Learn how to identify neglect and support the life-saving work of the Johannesburg SPCA
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (328+ words) Every April, animal welfare organisations around the world come together to raise awareness about a serious issue: animal cruelty. In Johannesburg, the Johannesburg SPCA is calling on residents to take action and help protect animals in their communities. The organisation…...
Lights on at UCPA of SA
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (216+ words) The residents of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of South Africa (UCPA of SA) can now enjoy lights to brighten up their lives when outages strike. The 29 residents have had to endure countless dark nights of load-shedding, with their only…...
Autism awareness fun day draws families to Cosmo City
1+ day, 30+ min ago (260+ words) Families living with autism came together at the Multipurpose Centre in Cosmo City at the weekend for the Owethu Ausome Fun Day, an event designed to raise awareness and offer support to parents navigating life with autistic children. The day…...
Trauma affects more people than expected, says Dundee counsellor
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (373+ words) When people hear that I work with trauma, there's often a bit of hesitation or confusion. Some people immediately think, "I haven't been through anything that bad." Others assume trauma only refers to extreme experiences, like violence or major accidents....
A book about the mental health crisis vets face
2+ day, 11+ min ago (644+ words) The Citizen THE clouds threatened to let loose some rain as the intense cold gnawed its way through winter garments. Intermittent sprinkles of drizzle marked the morning hours when we met in a cosy eatery in Kloof. She led me…...
Ballito mother shares journey of raising a non-verbal autistic child and why support matters
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (330+ words) Raising a child with special needs presents many challenges, but dedicated schools and support systems make it far more manageable. This is according to Dr Ria Naidoo, whose 15-year-old son Leandro was diagnosed as non-verbal autistic at the age of…...
Joyful activities at Ron Smith Care Centre bring residents together
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (308+ words) A trio of treats awaited residents at Ron Smith Care Centre this Easter, with an engaging, themed craft session, an Easter egg hunt, and a morning tea filled with interactive activities. Preparations started when residents and staff came together to…...
North Durban residents welcome free vaccine programme
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (334+ words) DURBAN North residents came out in their numbers this week as KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development returned to north Durban for its second round of free rabies vaccinations. Throughout the week, residents brought their dogs and cats to…...
Flu: By the time you start feeling ill, you've already shared the virus with those around you
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (456+ words) We've all been there: one co-worker arrives feeling fine on Monday, has the sniffles by Tuesday, and by Wednesday has a fever. By Thursday, more co-workers show symptoms, and suddenly the office feels like a flu incubator. The truth is…...
Sassa launches self-service digital platform for life certification
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (242+ words) Sassa has introduced a way to enable beneficiaries to access e-life certification through an easy electronic platform, saving them from standing in long queues. According to Senzeni Ngubeni, the Sassa Mpumalanga spokesperson, the agency has prepared the online system in…...