Why Your Doctor Said No to Antibiotics This Winter

As flu season sweeps across South Africa, healthcare professionals are urging patients to understand why antibiotics are not always the answer. You have a sore throat. You're coughing. Your nose is blocked. You feel exhausted. After waiting to see a doctor, many patients leave disappointed when they discover they are not receiving the one thing…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 22, 20260Comments

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International aid cuts crush NPOs helping abused children

The pulling of international financial aid destined for South African organisations supporting survivors of sexual assault has decimated the support network – with kids arguably the greatest casualty. Amid the throttling of resources, a surge in child-abuse cases has been reported by the province's Thuthuzela Care Centres (TCCs). Run by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 11, 20260Comments

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Travelling this festive season? Here’s what you should know about your medical scheme

December in South Africa is more than just a holiday, it's a culture. Families pack cars for long drives to the coast, buses fill with people heading home, and airports hum with excitement as loved ones reunite. It is a season of braais, beach days, and community gatherings, but while we prepare for the joy,…

BySpice4Life NewsDecember 10, 20250Comments

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CUPCAKE ANGELS NEEDED FOR NATIONAL CUPCAKE DAY, IN AID OF CHILDHOOD CANCER

South Africans invited to honour cancer survivors and lost loved ones by baking Cupakesofhope celebrates tenth birthday Do you enjoy baking and helping those in need? If so, Cupcakes of Hope needs you! This non-profit organisation that supports children with cancer across the country is celebrating its tenth birthday this year by calling all South Africans to…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 24, 20220Comments

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AMPUTEE PROVIDES VIVID DEMONSTRATION OF WALKING AIDS

Patrick Wilkie gave a vivid demonstration of the importance of prosthetics or walking aids when the SPAR Wheelchair Wednesday campaign for 2021 was launched at SUPERSPAR Hunters earlier this month. Wilkie, who has had both legs amputated below the knees, is the vice-chairman of the Nelson Mandela Bay-based Amputee Support Group. To demonstrate just how…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 21, 20210Comments

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The 92% Gap: South Africa’s Suicide Crisis Just Found a New Front Door

By Devan Moonsamy - Mental Health Counsellor – CEO The ICHAF Training Institute PTY LTD In my own work, I have watched people describe conversations they had with ChatGPT before ever speaking to another human being. They weren't looking for technology. They were looking for someone who would answer. That should concern every psychologist, teacher,…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 13, 20260Comments

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South Africa’s consumer-class women are rewriting the rules of modern womanhood

While the Trad Wife has become a global social media archetype, the reality of consumer class women in South Africa tells a grittier story of modern womanhood. While almost half of women living in households with R10k+ monthly income are mothers raising the next generation, paid work is the norm not the exception. There's also…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 12, 20260Comments

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5 Healthcare Myths South Africans Still Believe — And Why They Could Be Costing You

For many in South African healthcare decisions are shaped as much by habit and hearsay as they are by facts. Whether it’s putting off a doctor’s visit, relying on a quick pharmacy stop, or assuming medical aid will cover everything, these choices often stem from long-held beliefs. But with healthcare costs on the rise and…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 19, 20260Comments

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Financing life’s foibles – dealing with unexpected expenses

Life is full of surprises; unfortunately, not all are good. While you can’t predict every challenge, being financially prepared makes unexpected problems easier to deal with. Gavyn Letley, Product Head at specialist loans provider DirectAxis, says the first step is to consider what you can realistically insure for. “These are events that are difficult or…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 31, 20260Comments

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Why the mental load of modern life matters more for your weight journey than willpower

From your 20s to your 60s, everyday habits shape a healthier, more affordable weight journey. For decades, weight management has always been framed the same way: eat less, move more, try harder. But this narrative misses something crucial – and increasingly, it's costing particularly South African women their health. …

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 9, 20260Comments

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Why Your Doctor Said No to Antibiotics This Winter

International aid cuts crush NPOs helping abused children

Travelling this festive season? Here’s what you should know about your medical scheme

CUPCAKE ANGELS NEEDED FOR NATIONAL CUPCAKE DAY, IN AID OF CHILDHOOD CANCER

AMPUTEE PROVIDES VIVID DEMONSTRATION OF WALKING AIDS

The 92% Gap: South Africa’s Suicide Crisis Just Found a New Front Door

South Africa’s consumer-class women are rewriting the rules of modern womanhood

5 Healthcare Myths South Africans Still Believe — And Why They Could Be Costing You

Financing life’s foibles – dealing with unexpected expenses

Why the mental load of modern life matters more for your weight journey than willpower

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