A new study by the University of the Free State has found that sanitary pads and pantyliners sold in South Africa contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including in products marketed as free from harmful substances. The research, published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, analysed 16 brands of sanitary pads and eight types of pantyliners…
South Africa’s R15.5 billion antiretroviral (ARV) procurement programme, which supplies treatment to roughly eight million people, is under parliamentary scrutiny after officials conceded they have not verified whether the majority of medicines are genuinely produced locally. The Department of Health has long maintained that at least 70% of ARVs under the national tender are sourced…
Brussels has launched a formal probe into fast-fashion giant Shein over suspected breaches of the European Union’s digital platform rules, including allegations that illegal items were sold through its marketplace. The European Commission confirmed that the Singapore-headquartered retailer is under investigation under the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA). The inquiry will examine concerns about the…
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of South Africa on Tuesday, offering skywatchers a brief opportunity to observe the celestial event during the afternoon. According to the South African National Space Agency (Sansa), the eclipse will begin at 14:01 South African Standard Time, reach its maximum phase at 14:23, and conclude at…
Sales of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have climbed sharply in South Africa’s private healthcare sector, yet the majority of potential beneficiaries remain excluded due to prohibitive pricing and restricted medical scheme coverage. Neither the public health system nor most private insurers fully fund these treatments for obesity, despite recent clinical guidelines endorsing their use….
