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Vox introduces end-point security for its household customers

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In an age where South Africa is at the front line of attacks by international cybercriminal syndicates, Internet and connectivity leader Vox has announced that it is adding end-point security to its suite of solutions for domestic customers. Just recently, Interpol announced that cybercrime cost the South African economy R2.2 billion. While this figure largely points to […]

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Is your child really a troublemaker or can they just not hear?

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In 2012, speech language therapist and audiologist Venisha Naran did a routine hearing screening for a Grade 1 learner at a private school in Johannesburg. The referral came with a brief. “They said they didn’t think there was anything wrong with her ears, but she had recently arrived from China and didn’t understand much English,”

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Glaucoma in kids: Signs to look out for

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World Glaucoma Week (9–15 March) highlights a silent and often overlooked eye disease. While it is typically associated with older adults, glaucoma can also affect children, making early detection and treatment critical in preventing vision loss. Childhood glaucoma, also known as paediatric glaucoma (PCG), is a rare but serious condition caused by improper fluid drainage

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The 2nd Annual Resilient Parenting free online summit returns

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Following the incredible success of last year’s event, the Resilient Parenting Free Online Summit is back – bigger, better and more powerful than ever! Taking place from 28 to 30 March, this global event by Get Up and Grow brings together world-class parenting experts, psychologists, educators and real-life warriors to equip parents with the tools,

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Nearly 5 000 children are living with blood cancer – you can help

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Blood cancer, a term covering several malignant diseases of the bone marrow or blood-forming system, accounts for 33% of all childhood cancers in South Africa. Currently, nearly 5 000 children are living with the condition. For parents and caregivers, the emotional and financial strain can be overwhelming, often leaving them struggling to cope. Palesa Mokomele,

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Over three decades of juggling, tightrope walking and hope

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It was playwright George Bernard Shaw who famously wrote, “we don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” It was his way of capturing the essence of play as an essential part of maintaining youthful energy, creativity and personal growth throughout our lives. This same youthful energy and playful

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3 reasons children are more prone to warts – and how to treat them

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The summer holidays mean more time spent outdoors, swimming in the pool and playing with friends… but it also means more chances of warts for kids. While adults are not immune to contracting warts, they occur more frequently in children for several reasons. “It’s estimated that around a third of children or teenagers will contract

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Online learning and mental well-being: Make the right choice for your child

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Anxiety is a pervasive issue that can affect students of all ages and from all backgrounds, regardless of whether they are enrolled in traditional brick-and-mortar schools or online educational programmes. However, studying online can present unique challenges that need to be considered when choosing a school. That is why it is important for online schools

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Keep your child’s health data – including newborn screening results – safe from birth

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In a game-changing development for healthcare, parents can start building a lifelong medical record for their children from birth, thanks to a partnership between personal digital health vault Ajuda and the National Metabolomics Platform (NMP), hosted at the Centre for Human Metabolomics at North-West University. The partnership will see a baby’s newborn screening results uploaded

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