Women say they feel lied to by sanitary towel brands who promised chemical free and organic products. This follows research done by the University of the Free State which revealed that 16 brands of sanitary pads have traces of chemicals that might lead to hormonal imbalance. The study was conducted over three years, with the initial plan being to develop cost effective sanitary pads for underprivileged learners. The SABC NEWS team spoke to some women around Bloemfontein, who say they don't know what other alternatives are there now that they have this information. Kamogelo Seekeoi compiled this report...

Women say they feel lied to by sanitary towel brands who promised chemical free and organic products. This follows research done by the University of the Free State which revealed that 16 brands of sanitary pads have traces of chemicals that might lead to hormonal imbalance. The study was conducted over three years, with the initial plan being to develop cost effective sanitary pads for underprivileged learners. The SABC NEWS team spoke to some women around Bloemfontein, who say they don't know what other alternatives are there now that they have this information. Kamogelo Seekeoi compiled this report...

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#PODCAST SA women seek "safer" alternatives following a startling study on the harmful chemicals found in popular sanitary pads #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Astronomy researchers led by the University of Pretoria's Doctor Thato Manamela have discovered the most distant hydroxyl mega maser ever recorded. In simple terms, this is a powerful "cosmic laser" originating from a violent galaxy merger more than eight billion light-years away. The breakthrough was made possible by the MeerKAT radio telescope and "gravitational lensing" - a phenomenon where a foreground galaxy acts as a natural magnifying glass. Matthew spoke to Dr. Manamela about this remarkable discovery and what it means for the study of space in South Africa... 

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Astronomy researchers led by the University of Pretoria's Doctor Thato Manamela have discovered the most distant hydroxyl mega maser ever recorded. In simple terms, this is a powerful "cosmic laser" originating from a violent galaxy merger more than eight billion light-years away. The breakthrough was made possible by the MeerKAT radio telescope and "gravitational lensing" - a phenomenon where a foreground galaxy acts as a natural magnifying glass. Matthew spoke to Dr. Manamela about this remarkable discovery and what it means for the study of space in South Africa...&nbsp;

#PODCAST Local astrophysicists discover ancient cosmic laser, originating from a galaxy more than eight billion light-years away #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is calling on Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana to prioritise funding for the employment of health care workers when he delivers the Budget Speech tomorrow. SAMA Chairperson, Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa says among the infrastructure issues and mismanagement of funds and resources, the shortage of health care professionals is dire and needs addressing. Dr. Mzukwa is also concerned about the processes around the distribution of funds once allocated and the transparency that comes with it...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is calling on Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana to prioritise funding for the employment of health care workers when he delivers the Budget Speech tomorrow. SAMA Chairperson, Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa says among the infrastructure issues and mismanagement of funds and resources, the shortage of health care professionals is dire and needs addressing. Dr. Mzukwa is also concerned about the processes around the distribution of funds once allocated and the transparency that comes with it...

#PODCAST Budget 2026:  SAMA say funding for the employment of health care workers needs to be a priority #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - KwaZulu-Natal's oldest wildlife rehabilitation centre is battling rising operational costs that threaten its ability to care for thousands of injured and orphaned animals each year. The Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) says it is feeling the financial pinch and is appealing to the public for support to keep its doors open. For 45 years, the organisation has been at the forefront of wildlife rescue, admitting over 3,000 distressed animals per year. Operations Director, Clint Halkett-Siddall explains spoke to Hoosen Ebrahim... 

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - KwaZulu-Natal's oldest wildlife rehabilitation centre is battling rising operational costs that threaten its ability to care for thousands of injured and orphaned animals each year. The Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) says it is feeling the financial pinch and is appealing to the public for support to keep its doors open. For 45 years, the organisation has been at the forefront of wildlife rescue, admitting over 3,000 distressed animals per year. Operations Director, Clint Halkett-Siddall explains spoke to Hoosen Ebrahim...&nbsp;

#PODCAST SA women seek "safer" alternatives following a startling study on the harmful chemicals found in popular sanitary pads #sabcnews

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