SA’s private security industry is placing the health and wellbeing of its workforce firmly in the spotlight as the Association of Private Security Owners of SA (TAPSOSA), in partnership with the Safety and Security Sector Education and…
Suicide is a heartbreaking reality that affects thousands of families each year. It is the second leading cause of death among teenagers, highlighting the urgent need for awareness, education, and intervention. As a counsellor, I have…
Many of us begin January with strong resolutions such as to lose weight, save money, be more disciplined, do better. Yet by February, guilt, frustration, and self-criticism often replace motivation. From a counselling perspective, this…
One of SA’s leading optical chains, Torga Optical, is calling on East London residents with eyesight troubles to take advantage of its free visual screenings currently on offer at its Beacon Bay and other branches. Franchisee and…
Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers in SA, and cases are continuing to spike annually among both women and men, Dr Varish Ramesar, a medical officer at Cancercare at St Dominic’s Hospital in East London, says. Ramesar…
Just like that, Sam Ramsey’s life changed when she felt that lump in her left breast. It was December 2020, she was 45 and in fabulous health. She had been on a personal wellness quest and had shed 20kg. Her life felt on track. Then came…
Delaying your hearing screening means you are not listening It is deaf awareness month so we asked Smart Hearing audiologist Brandon Schlimper a few questions. What is the general misperception about hearing problems? Two things come to…
Marissa Groenewald, the only women in history who has skipped her way towards the Comrades Marathon finish line, is coming to the Border-Kei Chamber of Business (BKCOB) Women’s Connect Women’s Day celebration on August 21 hoping to raise…
As SA marks Women’s Month, health experts are warning of a growing but overlooked threat. Diabetes has become the leading cause of death among SA women — surpassing heart disease, cancer and HIV — and urgent action is needed to reverse…
Thirteen-year-old Nyakallo Mazibuko’s life changed dramatically when he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) last year, but with a matching stem cell donor found, his full recovery now depends on the East London community…
LEBO MJANGAZE A passionate East London pediatric surgeon is calling for support to help her attend a prestigious international conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia — a step she believes will enhance her skills and benefit her young patients.…
February was Reproductive Health Awareness Month and while it has come to an end, the importance of educating and empowering women about their reproductive health remains as vital as ever. It is important to continue raising awareness,…
Parents at Hudson Park Primary School have expressed relief and gratitude over the school’s swift and proactive handling of reported cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) among pupils last week. Hudson Park Primary principal Garth…
This month, we celebrate remarkable women in our community who have dedicated their lives and careers to healthcare and medicine. These women continue to make a difference through their compassion, hard work and dedication. Dr Shiksha…
To prevent a reoccurrence of pregnant patients lying on the floor in Frere Hospital’s labour and delivery ward, the Eastern Cape health department will appoint 18 new midwives to the ward by the end of August. The department said its…
Local businessman Tubs Lingham is abstaining from food for 10 days to raise money for vulnerable communities in the city. Inspired by the ethos of resilience captured in Mandela Day, the Pot O’Curry owner started his 10-day water fast…
In April this year, the Go & Express reported on Sean Harrington’s desperate plea for a heart transplant. Harrington was also in need of a left ventricle assist device (LVAD) and his friends and family were working tirelessly to raise…
Isabella Ballantyne was born with a rare genetic disorder called Shwachman diamond syndrome (SDS). At the age of four, she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and has been in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant. Ballantyne’s…
After years of working in the medical profession, through Covid, cancer, and great personal struggle, Dr Yentl Gamiet has officially opened her own practice at Life Hospital Beacon Bay. The Buffalo Flats born-paediatric surgeon said she…
We chat to Frere Hospital staff about the Frere Bear Project which provides children with soft, second-hand toys. When did the Frere Bears Project start? It started in June 2023. How did the project come about? Frere Bears started with a…
