Healthcare leaders from across Southern Africa are preparing for the 25th Annual Board of Healthcare Funders Conference, where affordability, NHI, artificial intelligence, regulation and patient outcomes will dominate discussions. Zain Johnson speaks to BHF Managing Director Katlego Mothudi about why this year's theme, "Facing Headwinds: Thriving in the Unknown," comes at a pivotal moment for the healthcare sector.

Healthcare leaders from across Southern Africa are preparing for the 25th Annual Board of Healthcare Funders Conference, where affordability, NHI, artificial intelligence, regulation and patient outcomes will dominate discussions. Zain Johnson speaks to BHF Managing Director Katlego Mothudi about why this year's theme, "Facing Headwinds: Thriving in the Unknown," comes at a pivotal moment for the healthcare sector.

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Wellness: BHF Conference marks 25 years of shaping healthcare

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Parents and educators at a Gauteng primary school have raised serious concerns about alleged corporal punishment and intimidation, saying learners are fearful and complaints have gone unanswered. The Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed an investigation is under way, while NAPTOSA is expected to respond to broader questions about discipline, reporting systems and safety in schools.

Parents and educators at a Gauteng primary school have raised serious concerns about alleged corporal punishment and intimidation, saying learners are fearful and complaints have gone unanswered. The Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed an investigation is under way, while NAPTOSA is expected to respond to broader questions about discipline, reporting systems and safety in schools.

Investigation launched into corporal punishment

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Zain Johnson speaks to Sharon Ekambaram from Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX) following heightened concerns around June 30, asking whether any xenophobic incidents were reported, what was verified on the ground, and how communities are responding in the aftermath.

Zain Johnson speaks to Sharon Ekambaram from Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX) following heightened concerns around June 30, asking whether any xenophobic incidents were reported, what was verified on the ground, and how communities are responding in the aftermath.

KAAX reflects on June 30 Tensions

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Food allergy management begins long before the first bite. It begins in the supermarket aisle, reading ingredient lists carefully, understanding allergen warnings and recognising that recipes and manufacturing processes can change at any time. A product that was safe last month may not be safe today.Fitness presenter, wellness correspondent, burnout and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins CapeTalk and 702 to unpack why food labelling remains the cornerstone of food allergy management. She explains how South African food labelling regulations help consumers identify common allergens, why precautionary statements such as "may contain" deserve careful attention, and the simple habits that can help individuals and families make safer food choices every day. Whether you live with a food allergy yourself, care for a child with allergies, or simply want to make more informed decisions when shopping, this conversation offers practical advice that could genuinely save lives.

Food allergy management begins long before the first bite. It begins in the supermarket aisle, reading ingredient lists carefully, understanding allergen warnings and recognising that recipes and manufacturing processes can change at any time. A product that was safe last month may not be safe today.Fitness presenter, wellness correspondent, burnout and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins CapeTalk and 702 to unpack why food labelling remains the cornerstone of food allergy management. She explains how South African food labelling regulations help consumers identify common allergens, why precautionary statements such as "may contain" deserve careful attention, and the simple habits that can help individuals and families make safer food choices every day. Whether you live with a food allergy yourself, care for a child with allergies, or simply want to make more informed decisions when shopping, this conversation offers practical advice that could genuinely save lives.

Fitness: Why every grocery shop starts with reading the ingredients

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Wellness: BHF Conference marks 25 years of shaping healthcare

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