OURS IS COUNTRY WHERE “FITNESS IS A PRIVILEGE”
“Summer bodies are made in winter!” This is the popular chant across the globe, particularly at the start of the winter season. But in South Africa, this seasonal motivation underscores deep inequalities in access to health and fitness resources. The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), a mere two months ago, reported that our national […]
TURNING CONCRETE INTO COURAGE: CROSS-COUNTRY TRAILBLAZERS “GAUTA BMX”
Three determined cyclists from the Gauta BMX club have embarked on a monumental journey that has captured the hearts of millions of South Africans, and beyond. “There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about”. What was so momentously said by author Margaret J Wheatley was profoundly echoed closer […]
GOVERNMENT TO CONSULT OVER REGULATIONS OF CANNIBIS AND HEMP FOODSTUFFS
President Cyril Ramaphosa has affirmed his support for more stakeholder consultation and public participation on the formulation of new regulations that will limit health risk and the negative impact of foodstuffs containing cannabis and hemp, particularly on minors. In briefing the President, the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, expressed concern about unregulated imported foodstuffs […]
THE UNBEARABLE PRICE WE PAY FOR LAWLESSNESS
As the end of the year draws nearer, and the festive season kicks into full gear, many cities are grappling with an unsettling rise in lawlessness – one that is all too common during this time of the year. From heightened crime to rampant injuries, the festive season can – like the flip of a […]
HEALTH IS A CRUCIAL PILLAR FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In South Africa, the month of October specially spotlights the issue of health. October commemorates a number of health awareness days, including National Nutrition Week, National Stroke Week, World Mental Health Day, and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Health is not merely a personal concern – it is a central aspect of national development, social […]