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Misconceptions about epilepsy can be lessened if more people are taught about the condition and what to do when a person has a seizure.

One in every 100 South Africans is affected by epilepsy, according to Epilepsy South Africa.

Epilepsy, which is a neurological disorder characterised by recurrent seizures, is a chronic condition without a cure but can be controlled with medication and a healthy lifestyle.

The culture, beliefs and stories of the San people – including tales of the atrocities they faced during colonial times are shared at a heritage centre in the Western Cape.

One of South Africa’s oldest recorded cultures is being magnificently preserved at the !Khwa ttu San Culture and Heritage Centre on the Cape West Coast, which also provides skills development and job opportunities to the local San people.

Male artists and celebrities are protecting women and children by taking a stand against Gender-Based Violence.

South African actor, director and playwright Dr John Kani has called on male performing artists and radio and television celebrities to mobilise their influence to break the wall of silence that still surrounds the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

Crime Stop hotline is a very successful community policing initiative that allows anonymous callers to report criminal activities to the South African Police Service (SAPS).

The number for the hotline is 08600 10111. Callers may remain anonymous and the centre does not have the mechanisms to trace calls or see the caller’s number. This is in line with international standards laid down by Crime Stoppers and helps create trust between the SAPS and the informer.

For many South Africans, navigating the medical scheme space can be very daunting.

Firstly, you have to come to terms with the jargon-loaded language of medical schemes. What is a PMB, or  “co-pay”?

Secondly, we sadly often regard medical aid as something of a grudge purchase that we ignore until we need to use it. This means medical scheme members often miss out on opportunities to use these products optimally.

Siphesihle Kwetana (25), a budding agricultural entrepreneur from the rural Eastern Cape town of Cofimvaba, is growing a bright future for herself.

She is the owner of Siphe Development and Capacitation Agency, an agricultural business that produces spinach, cabbage, lettuce, broccoli, three types of peppers and carrots, among others.

Siphiwe Mkhatshwa from Nkomazi in Mpumalanga is among the few people who were not only exposed to farming at a very young age, but also realised that one can accumulate wealth through land ownership and farming.

The young woman’s love for farming started when she and her siblings helped her father work his small piece of land, where he planted a variety of vegetables.

Support from a government agency allowed a Free State man to successfully transform his home industry into a growing business.