Alyssia Birjalal

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Alyssia Birjalal

Bridging the affordability gap: With illegal compounding pharmacies shut down by regulators, flexible payment options are making authentic, doctor-prescribed GLP-1 weight-loss injections accessible to thousands of South Africans.

R3 billion demand, zero cash: SA’s first weight-loss payment plan

Instead of risking unapproved peptides or paying upfront lump sums, South Africans can now split the cost of fully managed, genuine GLP-1 clinical care.

By leveraging local, nutrient-rich staples like biltong and nuts, you stop treating snacking as a guilty pleasure and start using it as fuel for a productive afternoon.

Why you’re exhausted at 3pm (and how protein fixes it)

The midday slump isn't a lack of willpower; it's a glucose crash. Learn how pairing protein with healthy fats keeps you sharp until dinner.

Lifetime statistics reveal that one in eight white men and one in four Black men in South Africa will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Inside South Africa’s silent prostate cancer crisis

Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in SA men, but simple blood tests can catch it before symptoms ever appear.

Authors, artists and creators gathered at the KZNSA Gallery as part of the Glenwood Book Fair to explore how the city of Durban shapes and inspires their work.

Cartoons, censorship and survival: Inside Durban's Glenwood Book Fair

Durban’s Glenwood Book Fair brings together creators, authors and artists across four days of free literary panels art and community.

"Water" hitmaker, Tyla.

From Teyana Taylor to Tyla: The top VMAs 2026 style moments

From sheer gothic lace to Y2K python print, pop royalty turned the 2026 VMAs red carpet into an iconic style playground.

Social media and messaging apps have become primary spaces for Gen Z to share and discuss health information.

Ditching the kitchen table: How Gen Z learns sex ed online

Teens look to screens for answers before asking parents. Here is how social media is reshaping sex ed, the viral myths to watch, and how to guide them.

While most people associate oral care simply with clean teeth and fresh breath, what happens in your mouth directly impacts your entire body.

Why oral care isn't one-size-fits-all for your family

Over 40% of people are brushing their teeth wrong, unknowingly putting their heart and overall health at risk. Here is how a simple four-step shift can protect your whole family.

Your feet have already taken you far. A few minutes of care can help them carry you into every gathering, every dance, every long afternoon and every walk home still to come.

6 Steps to healthy feet this summer

Get your feet ready for warm weather with expert advice on treating cracked skin, avoiding infections, and practicing simple daily care.

Rapper Cassper Nyovest's campaign to end period poverty in South Africa is gaining momentum with Universal Music Group donating R25,000 towards the cause.

UMG backs Cassper Nyovest’s quest to end period poverty

Universal Music Group pledges R25k to Cassper Nyovest’s grassroots drive, securing essential sanitary supplies for 250 schoolgirls to keep them in the classroom.

New point-of-care tongue swab tests could reduce South Africa's TB incidence by 49% and mortality by 67% over 15 years.

How rapid tests could slash SA's TB deaths by two-thirds

Modernising TB preventive therapy and expanding rapid diagnostics could help South Africa dramatically bridge the gap toward international health targets.

Retinal conditions were once considered untreatable, but revolutionary gene therapies and assistive tech are changing the story. This World Retina Week, learn how science and community support are preserving sight and empowering lives.

World Retina Week: Why sight loss is no longer a sentence

Advanced gene editing and local DNA mapping are transforming how we treat inherited retinal conditions across South Africa.

Easily recognised by its bold black-and-white plumage and dramatic, flowing tail, the African Long-tailed Shrike is one of the savannah's most charismatic birds. These highly social perching birds act as vigilant watchmen of the bushveld, keeping a keen eye out for insects and small reptiles below.

PICS: From bush to coast – South Africa beyond the breaking news

All in a day's work: a cute baby hyena, an elephant and so much more to see.

Dating after trauma as a single parent is about reclaiming agency. It is the realisation that while past wounds matter, they do not have to dictate future choices.

When anxiety isn't intuition: Dating again as a single parent

Introducing a new partner to your kids shouldn't be based on a calendar timeline. Expert guidance on the psychological benchmarks single parents need first.

A recent survey shows that South Africans are united less by grand national symbols and more by shared everyday experiences, including food markets, braaiing, comedy, music, common worries and hope.

Survey reveals the quiet everyday reality uniting South Africa

Beyond political rhetoric, new BrandMapp data reveals how shared lifestyle interests, crime concerns, and braai culture bind 14 million middle-class South Africans.

"Genomics in Africa" looks beyond the science itself to consider the conditions needed for genomics research to have a meaningful and lasting impact in Africa.

New 10-year roadmap outlines the future of African genomics

Precision medicine isn't global without Africa. A new 304-page book highlights how African scientists are leading genomic research on their own terms.

A 30-minute silent protest against violence against women took place at the Castle of Good Hope and in front of the Cape Town central police Station on September 16. Dressed in black participants gathered in silence to remember women whose lives have been taken by violence and to stand in solidarity with women who continue to live in fear.
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Mourning in black: How 9 deaths united a nation in grief

South African women are taking to the streets, rejecting empty safety advice and refusing to suffer in silence.

The Glenwood Book Fair drives a culture of writing and reading, while giving a platform to both established bestsellers and emerging voices.

Glenwood Book Fair to feature nearly 60 authors, artists and poets

The Glenwood Book Fair runs from September 24 to 27 across venues including Bulwer Park, the Mazisi Kunene Museum, KZNSA Gallery and Phansi Museum, with free talks, readings,…

While mild cases of eczema may respond to consistent skin hydration and topical therapies, poorly controlled or moderate-to-severe disease often requires advanced intervention, including phototherapy or systemic treatments targeting specific immune pathways.

Eczema decoded: Understanding the hidden toll

Often dismissed as a minor issue, atopic eczema quietly reshapes daily life for millions. Learn how targeted therapies can bring real relief.

Foods and beverages high in added sugars increase the diet's energy density without delivering essential nutrients.

Daily treat or default? Rethinking sugar intake

Daily sugar impacts far more than weight. Learn how hidden sugars quietly threaten your teeth, heart, and long-term vitality.

In South Africa, waiting for public emergency services can mean critical minutes lost. Modern personal protection apps bypass standard call centers to dispatch private emergency units directly to your GPS coordinates.

Smart tech, silent signals: Protecting SA women

Can tech bridge SA's safety gap? Following the Ekurhuleni crisis, smart panic apps and gesture-activated wearables are becoming essential tools for survival.