A growing area of interest in the speech therapy profession is Gestalt language processing. Gestalt language processors are children who learn language in a way that is different from analytical language learners. Rather than learning to make sounds, then words and then sentences like analytical...
In a judgment with constitutional significance for the workplace, the High Court has ruled that all parents, irrespective of gender, should be entitled to four months of parental leave from their employers. On 25 October 2023, the High Court handed down a judgment indicating a significant...
The landscape of paediatric dental care in South Africa is poised for a significant transformation, marked by the launch of the nation's first specialised Paediatric and Special Needs Dental Care Unit. This pioneering initiative, a result of the dedicated efforts of the Department of Paediatric...
Next Biosciences, a leading local biotech company, is expanding its’ direct-to-consumer (DTC) lifestyle genetic testing offering that will enable South Africans to take personal ownership of their health, and by doing so, reduce their risk of disease. Kim Hulett, Founder of Next Biosciences, says lifestyle genetic...
FUTURELIFE®, South Africa's fastest-growing cereal brand, has taken a giant leap in supporting the nutritional needs of expectant and lactating mothers with the launch of FUTURELIFE® MOTHERS FOOD™. This revolutionary range, designed to cater to the unique needs of mothers during the critical first 1000...
A staggering number of South African women, up to 8 million, are affected by Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a complex hormonal disorder that often remains undiagnosed and misunderstood. In light of this, PCOS Awareness Month takes center stage, aiming to shed light on the condition,...
Most pregnancies are uneventful, with a healthy baby and a happy mother to show for it. Despite this, there are exceptions and statistically 8% of pregnancies present with complications1. To ensure you remain empowered throughout your pregnancy, it is worth your while to be familiar with...
While a toddler who is considered ‘advanced’ for their age is often a source of pride for parents or typically seen as a sign of higher intellect or development in a child, there is a great deal of merit in ensuring a child engages with...
Kim Williams Design, the renowned design studio celebrated for its innovative and transformative spaces, left attendees at Decorex Cape Town inspired with their captivating exhibition this past weekend. The event showcased the studio's newest addition, the high-end Noluthando Interior Décor Range, presented and designed by internationally recognised...
We often tell the legacies of our fathers in the fond stories of what we learnt about life from them. Positive, involved fathers help us to live a life driven by values, and guided by tried-and-true principles. Many fathers adeptly play the roles of coach...