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BY BULELA GUMA
Health and Fitness
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May 5, 2026
Bulela Guma is MOG’s Health and Fitness Writer. She holds a BA Honours in Journalism and an undergraduate degree in Communication and Media from the University of Johannesburg. Her writing experience has been shaped through consistent academic work across both undergraduate and postgraduate studies, where she has developed a solid grounding in research-based writing, clarity, structure, and audience-focused storytelling. Outside of her academic and writing pursuits, Bulela enjoys reading South African novels and listening to music, interests that continue to inform her perspective and creative sensibility as a writer.
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Aug 11, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Men's Health Month May Have Ended, But Caring For South African Men Should Not.
For many South African men, the pressure to be strong, provide for their families, and "hold it together" continues each and every day. Yet behind that image of resilience lies a growing mental health crisis that too often goes unnoticed until it reaches a breaking point. On the 10th of May the South African Government News Agency published a statement by the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga where she described the growing mental...
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Aug 5, 2026 ∙ 4 min
The Wellness Event Everyone Needed: Inside Pilates & Flowers
The Morning That Reminded Us to Slow Down
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Jul 29, 2026 ∙ 4 min
The One Expense South Africans Won’t Cut, Even During Inflation
As South Africans continue to battle with inflation from rising food prices, fuel prices and household expenses, many are being forced to make difficult decisions about where their money goes. While holidays, entertainment and other lifestyle expenses are often the first to be cut, yet one monthly debit order appears to be surviving the budget cuts which is the “gym membership”. According to Statistics South Africa, gym fees increased by 20.5% between October 2024 and October 2025 . Despite...
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Jul 7, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Maybe It’s Not “Just Another Bad Period”: Understanding Endometriosis
Has it gotten to a point where your periods completely disrupt your daily life? Have they made you miss classes, call in sick at work, cancel plans with friends, or spend the day curled up in bed because the pain is simply too unbearable? Have you kept quiet about it because you've heard people say things like, "Just take a painkiller," "It's part of being a woman," or "Everyone gets cramps"? While some discomfort during your period is common, pain that regularly interferes with your daily...
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Jun 15, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Your Twenties are not a deadline, Science Says You’re Right on Time
A Different Way to Think About Your Twenties
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Jun 9, 2026 ∙ 3 min
New Research From Wits University Suggests You May Not Need 10k Steps a Day to Stay Healthy
Do you really need 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy? New research from Wits University says maybe not.
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May 25, 2026 ∙ 4 min
All You Need to Know About the Hantavirus and How You Can Protect Yourself From It
Image: Biotechniques As conversations around Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) continue to circulate online, leaving many of us unsure about what the disease actually is and how we can protect ourselves from it. According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, HPS is a severe respiratory disease caused by tiny germs known as hantaviruses, which are mainly carried by certain rodents. Although human infections remain extremely uncommon in South Africa, health experts say it is...
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May 5, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Rise in Malaria Deaths in Gauteng Raises Public Health Concern
On the 19th of April 2026, the Gauteng Department of Health released a media statement addressing the reported rise in malaria deaths in Gauteng, citing delayed diagnosis and travel as key contributing factors. As malaria cases continue to rise in Gauteng, a more pressing concern emerges. Rising infections are accompanied by the increased number of deaths from a disease that is preventable and treatable. Between January and March 2026, 414 cases were confirmed and 11 deaths were recorded, in...
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