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The first baby born on Christmas Day was a little girl at Helderberg Hospital to mother Zizibele Silo.
HEALTH

Western Cape public hospitals record at least 32 Christmas Day births

A total of 32 babies were born at public health facilities across the Western Cape on Christmas Day, according to the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.

  • Own Correspondent
2 min read
Robert Chrystie tells his story about his rocky road to recovery.
ADDICTION

‘I lived by my own rules’: Robert's story of recovery.

Discover how Robert Chrystie's battle with alcohol addiction and unemployment led him to a transformative journey of recovery, resilience, and success as a brand co-ordinator.

  • Tara Isaacs
4 min read
Jean- Louis Castanier from France, battled with his turtle as it would not soar into the sky
CAPE

Colourful skies ahead of Cape Town Kite Festival

Experience the vibrant colours and creativity of the Cape Town International Kite Festival at Dolphin Beach, where kites of all shapes and sizes take flight. Join us this weekend…

  • Tara Isaacs
2 min read
The unknown patient at Groote Schuur Hospital.
GROOTE SCHUUR HOSPITAL

Groote Schuur Hospital seeks public assistance to identify unknown patient

Groote Schuur Hospital urgently seeks assistance in identifying a male patient who has been hospitalised for over a month. The 34-year-old man, currently in Ward F7, has a head…

  • OWN Correspondent
1 min read
The public are encouraged to make blood donation part of Heritage Month
BLOOD

WCBS urges the public to make blood donation part of Heritage Month

Join the Western Cape Blood Service's campaign this Heritage Month and discover how your blood donation can save lives. Embrace the theme 'Giving Is in My Blood' and make a…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Pictured right is mom Amber Jade de Beer, from Parklands, handing a breastmilk donation to Candice Willemse, milk handler for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital.
BREASTMILK

Amber Jade de Beer: A supermom's inspiring journey in breast milk donation

Amber Jade de Beer, a Parklands mom, has donated over 150 litres of breastmilk to support medically vulnerable infants, showcasing the profound impact of her selfless act on…

  • Fouzia Van Der Fort
6 min read
Zukiswa Zimela, communications manager for Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA), addresses the media in Cape Town.
HEALTH

HEALA hosts media event to promote food justice in South Africa

Join HEALA as they advocate for equitable access to nutritious food in South Africa, sharing insights from their recent media meet at the Pepper Club Hotel. Discover how they aim…

  • Fouzia Van Der Fort
1 min read
Yellowwood Primary School pupils learned about the growing dangers of youth vaping and tobacco use in Tafelsig ahead of World No Tobacco Day tomorrow Saturday May 31.
HEALTH

Pupils taught to nip smoking in the bud

Tafelsig pupils were among 2 500 participants in a year-long campaign to learn about the dangers of tobacco use and vaping.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
The Good Life Show took place over the weekend at the Cape Town International Convention centre. The conference features new, innovative and plant-based, natural and organic, free-from and sustainable living food, drink and lifestyle products. There were also culinary talks by celebrity chefs, top nutritionists, dieticians, health, and sustainability experts, lots of sample food tastings, master classes and cooking demonstrations. Pictured are Lisa Clarke and Samistha Maharaj from Claremont at the Artisanal Spice stall.
HEALTH

Good Life Show fosters sustainable living and eating

The Good Life Show took place over the weekend at the Cape Town International Convention centre. The conference features new, innovative and plant-based, natural and organic,…

  • Tamlynne Thompson
1 min read
HEALTH

Farewell to Cape Kidney Association

Marlene Anne Fabe (Molly), Wynberg I joined the Cape Kidney Association on January 6 2000 in the capacity as a half day fund-raiser, 24 years ago. At the time of joining I had…

  • Letter to the Editor
3 min read
The Art of Living Foundation has launched its iMeditate Africa campaign, which aims to promote peace in Africa through the use of meditation, mindfulness and quiet time as part of peace-building for the continent. The campaign has brought meditation into the lives of millions of people across the globe since it was launched by the International Association for Human Values (IAHV), a partner organisation of the Art of Living Foundation. The mission for 2024 is to reach five million people across 54 African and 151 international countries meditating at the same time on Friday May 24 with Art of Living Foundation founder, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. To register for this online event or find out more information visit www.imeditateafrica.org For more information, contact Kyla at 067 376 8454.
HEALTH

Meditation campaign

  • Staff Reporter
The number of children accidentally ingesting hand sanitiser has risen sharply since the start of the pandemic, according to the Tygerberg Poisons Information Centre.
HEALTH

Poison centre warns of sanitiser ingestion risk

The number of children accidentally ingesting hand sanitiser and eucalyptus oil has risen sharply since the start of the pandemic, warns the Tygerberg Poisons Information Centre.…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read