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- Cadiz Freedom Swim – Latest NewsFebruary 16th, 2010
- Vuvuzela-shaped earplugs – the patriotic way to soften the blowFebruary 16th, 2010
Vuvuzela-shaped earplugs
An SA company believes it has the answer to fears over excessive noise at World Cup football matches – colourful, vuvuzela-shaped earplugs.
The African Earplug Company was established last year, specifically to research and identify the most appropriate measures to soften the noise from vuvuzelas — South Africa’s unique trumpet-like instrument much loved by many local football fans, but which has encountered negativity from some foreigners who say it drowns out football matches.
And, a recent study by the University of Pretoria claims that brief exposure to loud blasts from vuvuzelas could cause tinnitus or even hearing loss, according to news reports this week.
Andrew Chin, spokesman for The African Earplug Company, said a prototype, high-quality vuvuzela-shaped earplug in various colours was in the final stage of completion. Read the rest of this entry »
- Achieving sexual wellness — U.S. expert and surgeon, Dr John R Miklos, in SA seminar tourFebruary 16th, 2010
Dr John R Miklos, MD, an international expert in sexual wellness and vaginal surgery, will visit South Africa from 23 to 26 March, 2010, to promote a healthy sexual lifestyle and to share insight into alleviating sex-related anxiety. Read the rest of this entry »
- Theodore Yach overcomes jellyfish, an unfriendly dolphin and a seized shoulder to complete a 30km ultra swimNovember 30th, 2009
Overcoming scores of jellyfish, an unfriendly dolphin and a seized shoulder, Theodore Yach, 51, one of SA’s most accomplished cold water, long-distance swimmers, has become the first person to swim 30km from Three Anchor Bay, around Robben Island and back. Read the rest of this entry »
- OTC PHARMA SA appoints Kevin Coyne as managing directorNovember 4th, 2009
Leading health and wellness company, OTC PHARMA SOUTH AFRICA, has announced the key appointment of Kevin Coyne as Managing Director, effective immediately. Read the rest of this entry »
- SA joins 100 000 strong global walk for DiabetesNovember 4th, 2009
Thousands of South Africans will be amongst almost 100 000 people worldwide expected to participate in The Global Diabetes Walk on World Diabetes Day (14 November) to help raise awareness for the diabetes pandemic. Read the rest of this entry »
- Cold water swimmers raise R10 000 for the aged in Atlantic Race to celebrate Heritage DayNovember 4th, 2009
Veteran long distance swimmer Ryan Stramrood, a top SA long distance and cold water specialist who successfully swam the English Channel last year, raced through a field of 53 cold water swimmers to take first place in the 5km Cadiz Heritage Day Swim in the bone chilling Atlantic in a race which raised R10 000 for the aged. Read the rest of this entry »
- Women’s day swimmers raise R10 000 in icy Atlantic race to treat Cerebral Palsy women to a day of pamperingNovember 4th, 2009
Three 17-year-old students took honours in a field of 13 swim relay teams to win a Women’s Day race in the icy Atlantic Ocean off Camps Bay – and in the process helped raise R10 000 to treat 80 women with Cerebral Palsy to a day of pampering. Read the rest of this entry »
- 17-year-old school girl beats strong, male-dominated field in extreme Atlantic swim race to raise funds for street childrenNovember 4th, 2009
South African junior swimming sensation Jenny White, 17, charged through a field of experienced extreme athletes who braved a Camps Bay sea temperature of 15 degrees on Sunday to win a 3km race to raise funds for street children. Read the rest of this entry »
- Top European practitioner in holistic treatment of Diabetes and Cholesterol in successful SA Seminar tourNovember 4th, 2009
One of Europe’s leading holistic practitioners on diabetes and cholesterol reached thousands of South Africans during a health seminar tour of South Africa in August 2009 to share the latest research into new, nutrition and lifestyle-based approaches to preventing and treating diabetes and high cholesterol. Read the rest of this entry »
- World Authority on parasites in successful SA Seminar tour on prevention and treatment of liceNovember 4th, 2009
One of the world’s leading experts on parasites, Professor Heinz Mehlhorn, visited South Africa in July 2009 to share his unique insights on lice, their relationship with humans, and the most effective measures to avoid and treat infestations. Read the rest of this entry »