Phila Sonke Wellness Initiative takes the strengthening of underprivileged communities seriously. Through community profiling, the organisation collaborates with the Wits Physiotherapy Department, where basic health data is gathered on all […]
Celebrating those who turn “I can’t” into “I CAN”
We all tend to take our health and bodies for granted – until something happens. Then most of us spiral into despair, wishing we could turn back the clock. It’s […]
Is poverty a disease? And can it be cured?
No one chooses to live in poverty, and it goes beyond simply ‘getting a job’. Poverty is often deep-rooted and its cycles are complex. As far back as the history […]
Exercise in the elderly: slow down the effects of ageing
Exercise. Some love it while others hate it, but you can’t deny its benefits. Many think that as one gets older, one should slow down and do less physical activity, […]
Healthy ageing: what are you doing to age well?
There’s no escaping the natural process of ageing. For the vast majority of us, we…
How to recognise the signs of a stroke
Recognising the signs of a stroke and getting emergency medical help as soon as possible makes a…
Dr Thabiso Mmoledi
The Soweto doctor who’s disabling the healthcare divide. Every day, nearly 240 South Africans suffer from a stroke and about 70…
Nomsa Shabalala
Nomsa Shabalala is a mother of two who lives in Soweto. Before her stroke, she was a training and development manager at PRASA.
Sifiso Ngcobo
Sifiso Ngcobo currently runs a monthly support group at Dobsonville Stadium. Before his incident …