SA’s health regulator warns of rise in illicit medicine trade
The illicit trade in medicines is growing in South Africa, with weight-loss products, performance enhancers, codeine-based painkillers and…
SA doctors caution against use of unauthorised weight-loss drug retatrutide
In the never-ending race for skinny, it seems a thriving black market in illegal weight-loss jabs has developed…
Compounding pharmacy challenges claims it was illegally supplying GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
As the popularity of GLP-1 medications to treat obesity grows (e.g.Ozempic, Mounjaro), there’s a court battle looming after…
Compounding pharmacy challenges claims it was illegally supplying GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
As the popularity of GLP-1 medications to treat obesity grows (e.g.Ozempic, Mounjaro), there’s a court battle looming after…
SA’s gambling rakes in R1.5 trillion, more addicts seeking help: industry body
South Africa’s gambling industry has reached a turnover of about R1.5 trillion, while the number of people seeking…
The phenomenal comeback of SA bodybuilder Lynel Barnard
South African competitive bodybuilder and fitness athlete Lynel Barnard has officially cemented her place in international sporting history.…
Price comparison app ‘Grocify’ helps consumers find the cheapest groceries
As many households struggle to make ends meet, Grocify is taking the guesswork out of grocery shopping. The…
Growing use of weight-loss drugs could have consequences for tourism, hospitality
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are beginning to reshape global eating and drinking habits, with…
Cape Town entrepreneur turns global fashion waste into a fast-growing retail business
Stephen Grootes speaks to Amber Penney, co-founder and chief retail officer at Faro about her career journey and…
A healthier you in 2026? It takes only 6 minutes
A pair of viral walking challenges on TikTok is reminding people that exercise doesn’t have to be complicated,…
SAHPRA on the sale of fake GLP-1 products
GLP-1 medications are used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity, mostly administered as injections. The most well-known…
SAHPRA warns against illegal GLP-1 products on social media
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is urging people to avoid buying GLP-1 products promoted on…