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Mental Health – The Perfect Storm And The Role Of AI-Robots

Oct 20, 2020

INSTALMENT 2: Mental health and political factors

Oct 12, 2020

BRINGING HOPE IN SIGHT

Oct 14, 2020

Lady born without arms celebrates driver’s licence and 1st time driving

Oct 15, 2020

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SOUTH AFRICANS’ STRESS LEVELS HAVE SHOT UP BY 56% SINCE START OF PANDEMIC ACCORDING TO SURVEY

12 Oct 2020

A national survey conducted by a leading pharmaceutical firm and advocate for mental wellness has revealed a significant increase in psychological and emotional stress among South Africans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results have been made...

INSTALMENT 5: Mental health and technological factors

21 Oct 2020

Technological factors impacting on mental health in the South African context is discussed in...

INSTALMENT 4: Mental health and social factors

20 Oct 2020

South Africa has a population of 55.7 million people, and it is at present...

BRINGING HOPE IN SIGHT

14 Oct 2020

The world at large is commemorating eye care month which commenced on 20th September...

INSTALMENT 3: Mental health and economic factors

14 Oct 2020

Economic factors related to mental health in the South African context are here discussed...

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Mental Health – The Perfect Storm And The Role Of AI-Robots

20 Oct 2020

By Bernard Marr As well as the clear danger to physical health posed by COVID-19, there is a great deal of concern over the impact it is having on mental health. Many say 2020 has been the most stressful...

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23 Sep 2020

Cyclists ride to raise awareness for Down syndrome

1 Sep 2020

By Aphiwe Bulo Down Syndrome South Africa (DSSA) hosted a provincial charity ride to...

ALBINISM COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM DIGNITY PACKS DONATIONS

29 Aug 2020

By Johannes Seabela Persons with albinism in the eMalahleni area in Mpumalanga province are benefitting from...

Tembisa businessman wins 2020 1Life Life Changer Award

29 Aug 2020

By Nkhensani Hlungwani A 57-year-old businessman from Tembisa, a township north of Kempton Park in...

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Disabled surfer from Khayelitsha wins big at GSport Awards

11 Sep 2020

By Kirsten Jacobs A disabled surfer from Khayelitsha is making waves, and has recently been awarded the Ministerial Recognition of Excellence Award at the Gsport Awards on Monday, August 31. Noluthando Makalima (31) was given this top honour at...