Health & Wellness
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WC Government’s Forensic Toxicology Unit achieves international accreditation
The Western Cape Government’s Forensic Toxicology is the first provincial public forensic toxicology lab in SA to achieve international accreditation.
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Free child development clinic to launch in Athlone
The Early Learning Centre in Athlone will launch a free monthly children’s clinic offering developmental screenings, therapy and expert advice.
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New Buck Road Wellness Hub offers free health screenings in Lotus River
The Buck Road Wellness Hub has reopened in Lotus River, offering free health screenings, education and referrals to improve community wellbeing.
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New off-grid toilet system brings sustainable sanitation to Rasta Camp
Residents of Rasta Camp are celebrating a new off-grid sanitation facility that uses renewable energy and recycled water for flushing.
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Mowbray Maternity Hospital renovation: what moms need to know
Mowbray Maternity Hospital renovation is changing where Southern Suburbs moms give birth. Here is what you need to know.
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Poliovirus strains found in Cape Town wastewater tests
Health officials detected two polio virus strains in Cape Town wastewater during routine testing, but say there is no outbreak or human cases identified.
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Early signs of hearing loss South Africans should not ignore
Audiologist Mikela van Kerkhof warns that hearing loss in South Africa is often gradual and easy to miss , until it is too late.
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Lotus River nurse celebrates more than 40 years of caring for patients
Lotus River nurse Linda Shah shares how compassion, patience and dedication shaped her 40-year journey in community healthcare.
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Cape Town traffic arrest: Four nabbed in Tokai for false number plates
Cape Town traffic officers arrested four suspects in Tokai after a routine stop uncovered false number plates and suspected stolen property.
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Red Cross Children’s hospital warns most childhood burn injuries are preventable
Red Cross Children’s Hospital warns that preventable household accidents continue to cause severe burn injuries among young children annually.
