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Kempton Express
citizen. co. za > kempton-express > news-headlines > local-news > 04/12/2026 > 1africafoundation-educates-girls-on-health-and-dignity

NPO educates township girls on menstrual health and dignity

7+ hour, 28+ min ago  (333+ words) 1 Africa Foundation, an NPO committed to educating local communities on important health topics, visited Kaalfontein Primary School on March 20 as part of its ongoing outreach programmes. Their annual Pad Princess project focuses on teaching young girls about menstrual hygiene, breaking…...

The Citizen
citizen. co. za > news > south-africa > the-right-to-rest-why-south-african-women-should-get-menstrual-leave

The right to rest: why South African women should get menstrual leave

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (923+ words) Image used for illustrative purposes. A protest over the Telkom Towers in Pretoria, South Africa. Picture: Gallo Images For Bontle Moka, founder of the Heal Endo Movement and the voice behind @endometriosis. za, the current menstrual health debate in parliament…...

The Citizen
citizen. co. za > news > make-menstrual-products-free-activists-challenge-parliament

Make menstrual products free: Activists challenge parliament

3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (831+ words) Social justice advocates in South Africa are no longer asking for charity. They are demanding that parliament treat menstrual hygiene as a fundamental human right through the proposed Menstrual Health Rights Bill." This bill calls for universal, free access to…...

Rekord
citizen. co. za > rekord > news-headlines > 04/07/2026 > momconnect-continues-to-make-maternal-healthcare-easier-in-south-africa

Mom Connect continues to make maternal healthcare easier in South Africa

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (857+ words) Mom Connect is a Department of Health initiative that uses mobile technology to register all pregnancies across South Africa. It gives pregnant women access to important pregnancy information on their cellphones. Tshwane metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said the aim is…...

Northglen News
citizen. co. za > north-glen-news > news-headlines > 04/03/2026 > tee-off-for-breast-cancer-survivors

Tee off for breast cancer survivors

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (432+ words) A CHARITY golf day aimed at supporting breast cancer survivors will take place at the Royal Golf Course in Durban on May 21, with proceeds going towards vital medical support for those in need. Organiser Mike Seligmann of u Mhlanga, who…...

Network News
citizen. co. za > network-news > lifestyle > 03/31/2026 > denim-is-the-unexpected-beauty-and-fragrance-muse-taking-over-this-season

Denim is the unexpected beauty and fragrance muse taking over this season

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (449+ words) Denim has always held a special place in fashion. It is effortless, expressive and endlessly adaptable. This season, however, the iconic fabric is moving beyond wardrobes and finding new life in beauty trends and even fragrance inspiration. What was once…...

The Citizen
citizen. co. za > multimedia > podcast-whats-really-in-your-sanitary-pad

PODCAST: What's really in your sanitary pad?

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (126+ words) By Caslian Scott, Lukholo Mazibuko and Oratile Mashilo The toxic symbol on chemical products, dangerous chemicals in industry or laboratory Following a study by the University of the Free State, it was revealed that hormone-disrupting chemicals have been found in…...

The Citizen
citizen. co. za > news > in-case-you-missed-it-3-march-2026

In case you missed it: SA safety amid World War 3? | Nigerian pastor buys Cape Town site | SA's menstrual standoff

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (550+ words) News today includes in 2023, as Middle East tensions escalate and a widely circulated list names South Africa among the world's safest countries in the event of World War III, experts are urging caution and context. Meanwhile, the Good Hope Centre,…...

The Citizen
citizen. co. za > lifestyle > health > the-menstrual-standoff-in-south-africa-what-do-we-do-now

The menstrual standoff in South Africa: What do we do now?

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1406+ words) Home " Lifestyle " Health Mid adult woman buying sanitary pads in a supermarket. Copy space. Anxiety, anger, hopelessness are among the emotions women have expressed after a University of the Free State study showed that some sanitary products sold in South…...

Parys Gazette
citizen. co. za > parys-gazette > news > 02/24/2026 > with-cancer-rates-on-the-rise-make-time-for-early-detection

With cancer rates on the rise, make time for early detection

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (661+ words) There is more to long-term health than keeping fit and eating right. Two oncologists are urging the public to become more aware of lesser known ways to reduce the risk of common cancers and how new technologies are improving the…...