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Dolly Parton’s death has sparked a difficult conversation about how much the public should know about a celebrity’s health.
SONGSTRESS

Dolly Parton shared her music, not her illness: The power of privacy

As fans mourn the country legend, her quiet passing at 80 raises an uncomfortable question about celebrity culture and where the public's right to know truly ends.

  • Lutho Pasiya
5 min read
Globally, cancer claims about 2.3 million women prematurely every year, and researchers estimate that nearly seven in ten of these deaths could have been prevented or treated in time, says the writer.
CANCER

Breast and cervical cancer: the serial killers of South African women

Breast cancer is a leading cause of death among women in sub-Saharan Africa, with many diagnosed too late for effective treatment.

  • Professor Mariza Vorster
7 min read
Danny K has thanked his fans and all those who have supported his family following the death of his wife, Lisa.
DANNY K

Danny K shares his gratitude for the support after wife Lisa Koppel’s death

Danny K shares heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans following the tragic loss of his wife, Lisa Koppel, and reveals plans to honour her legacy.

  • Se-Anne Rall
2 min read
Danny K and Lisa Koppel built a life that balanced public success with private family values.
LISA KOPPEL

What Lisa Koppel’s story reveals about the rise of cancer in younger adults

After the tragic passing of Lisa Koppel, her family shares her private battle with colorectal cancer to raise awareness and encourage early detection.

  • Lutho Pasiya
6 min read