‘Blood cannot be manufactured’: Donate now at the WCBS
The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) has warned that O-negative blood supplies are critically low and are calling for...
Category: Health
Tapping into “Stellie belly”
At Stellenbosch University a stomach bug is feared to the extent of having its own name and lore. This...
SU raises disability awareness ‘beyond the label’
The Stellenbosch University (SU) Disability Unit (DU) and the Centre for the Advancement of Social Impact and Transformation recently...
‘What a privilege it is to hear’ – local concert supports people with hearing loss
“I’m profoundly deaf, but I’ve just played the concerto and that’s the miracle of modern science!” This is...
First textbook to teach complex cellular process published
The first textbook dedicated to teaching and assisting students with learning autophagy was recently released. This is according to...
Indigenous plants to be introduced at local hospital
Indigenous trees and plants will soon be planted at a local hospital as part of a greening project. This...
Over R60 000 raised for animal welfare and mental health
Thousands of rands will be donated to a local welfare organisation and a mental health project, as part of...
Incidents of TB rising in Cloetesville
The prevalence of TB in the Cape Winelands region is increasing. This was according to Imtiaz Sooliman, the founder...
Reflection needed to honour past – human rights day panelists
It is important for South Africans to discuss the meaning of human rights so that they can ignite change...
Local centre highlights link between intoxication and gender-based violence
Staff at a care centre for victims of gender-based violence (GBV) have noticed a link between cases of GBV...