South Africa: high crime rates; 25% unemployment rate (2015); a high disparity between the rich and the poor. There’s no doubt that South Africans experience different types of trauma on a daily basis, and now we have a study as proof. Continue reading “Why being South African could make you mentally ill”
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Do you remember these South African classics?
We love thinking about our childhood, especially all the good times. Today is Youth Day and to help celebrate the day, we thought it would be a great time to see you can remember a few things from your youth. Take our quiz and see home many of these South African classics you can recall. Continue reading “Do you remember these South African classics?”
A brand new penis, but does it work? – Absolutely
A couple of months ago we brought you the story of the first penile transplant and asked the question, “But does it work?” And the answer is: absolutely. Continue reading “A brand new penis, but does it work? – Absolutely”
Join us in the fight against TB!
Today is World TB Day – the focus is on a disease SA fights on a daily basis. Universities and organisations across South Africa and the world are in a constant battle to curb the spread of the TB. Continue reading “Join us in the fight against TB!”
A brand new penis, but does it work?
No, it’s not science fiction! In December 2014, a 21-year-old South African man, who remains anonymous, woke up with a fully-functioning, new penis. (Well, not entirely new, as it was a transplant from a generous donor.) Continue reading “A brand new penis, but does it work?”
South African national suspected Ebola case
The Ebola outbreak raging through the West African countries of Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia has just become more personal for South Africa. According to a news story run by Reuters, Nigerian health authorities are holding a South African national for Ebola testing. Continue reading “South African national suspected Ebola case”
Should we worry about EBOLA?
Somehow Ebola doesn’t seem real. With symptoms like internal and external bleeding, often from the nose, eyes, or mouth, it sounds more like a scary illness you expect to see in a Hollywood blockbuster such as “Contagion”. But Ebola is real, and the current death toll stands at 672, with a total of reported cases numbering 1203. Continue reading “Should we worry about EBOLA?”
SA’s duathlon gets a makeover
South Africa’s longest running duathlon series is getting a makeover! The immensely popular South African Duathlon Series, proudly sponsored by DSM and Momentum Health, combines the best of mountain biking and trail running, and will be re-launched in 2014 as the Momentum Health OatWell Dual Cross Series.
Traditional South African recipes with less salt
On the latest episode of the Hello Doctor show we took a look at traditional South African recipes that contain less salt than usual recipes, but are still delicious!
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Nelson Mandela dies at 95
President Jacob Zuma has announced that the former President Nelson Mandela passed away peacefully at 8:30pm on Thursday evening in the company of his family. “Our beloved Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the founding President of our democratic nation has departed,” said the President in a live address to the nation. “Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father. Although we knew that this day would come, nothing can diminish our sense of a profound and enduring loss”.