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70% of women’s critical illness claims hit those in their prime working years

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Momentum Life Insurance’s 2024 claim statistics reveal that nearly 70% of women’s critical illness claims were for those in their 30s, 40s and 50s – their prime working years. It’s a stark reminder that serious illnesses like cancer or heart disease aren’t just concerns of old age, but a pressing financial threat much earlier in life. One […]

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Reflect on your own father stories

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This Women’s Month, Heartlines – the social change organisation behind the Fathers Matter campaign – is flipping the script on a common misconception: that a focus on fathers somehow sidelines the role of women. Through a new video, Fathers Matter: A Conversation for Women, and the release of a new toolkit of resources created specifically for women, Heartlines

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Urology Hospital puts women’s silent struggles in the spotlight

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As Women’s Month highlights empowerment, Urology Hospital is spotlighting the ‘taboo’ with a workshop for women over 40—an age when many begin facing real health challenges. In South Africa, about 10 million women — 1 in 3 — are in the age group for menopause, urinary incontinence affects 1-in-3, and breast and cervical cancer are the top two cancers affecting women. “These issues often

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The #1 threat to SA women’s health is not what you think

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As South Africa marks Women’s Month this August, health experts are warning of a growing but overlooked threat. Diabetes has become the leading cause of death among South African women – surpassing heart disease, cancer and HIV – and urgent action is needed to reverse the trend. Despite receiving far less public attention, diabetes has

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“It’s all on me”: The financial load women shoulder in silence

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In honour of Women’s Month, 1Life Insurance set out to uncover the true state of South African women’s relationship with money: how they earn it, spend it and secure their futures. The findings are staggering! Women are leading their families financially, often without support, and under intense pressure to make ends meet. Of the women

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New studies highlight rooibos’ role in women’s health

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As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, new insights from leading researchers reveal that more women than ever are making the switch to healthier beverages with Rooibos emerging as a top contender. Tea remains a firm favourite among South Africans, with over 22 million adults enjoying a daily cup. Notably, women lead this trend, with data

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