Researchers: Carys A. Rhodes, Corlia Brandt, Monique Keller October 2023 What Is The Study About? To describe the perceived knowledge of physiotherapists about lymphoedema and its management, the lymphoedema patient load seen by physiotherapists, and the current treatment approaches of physiotherapists in South Africa when managing lymphoedema. Why Is This Important? Lymphoedema has far-reaching implications not only for the patients with the condition but also for global

Around 40% of South African women experience workplace burnout. Key Statistics & Trends - Data from Lyra Southern Africa shows women account for roughly 65% of all employee wellness programme mental health cases. - Women aged 18 to 25 report the highest burnout rates, reaching 56% locally. - Female executives report significantly higher burnout levels (43%) than their male counterparts (31%). - About 43% of South African women describe their mental health as poor or extremely

Researchers: P Barron, N Lince-Deroche, L Bamford, H Subedar, T Mbatha and Y Pillay. March 2026 What Is The Study About? In South Africa (SA), adolescent pregnancy, particularly in very young girls, is an issue of keen public and political concern given its social and health implications. This study provides a quantitative baseline that SA can use for targeting its efforts to address adolescent pregnancy and for measuring progress over time. Why Is This Important? Bar

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a crisis in South Africa, classified as a national disaster. Extensive research from the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) indicates that over 33.1% of SA women over the age of 18 have experienced physical violence in their lifetime, with nearly 40% experiencing some form of physical or sexual violence. Prevalence and Types of Abuse - Roughly one in ten women (9.8%) have experienced lifetime sexual violence, while 33.1% have experience

Habit stacking merges new health goals with existing daily routines to make behavioural change effortless. By anchoring a new behaviour directly after an established one, you build neural connections without requiring immense motivation. Data suggests that women frequently leverage it within broader self-care and multitasking frameworks. In SA, high wellness awareness often struggles to translate into consistent daily action. Key Habit Stacking Examples: - After pouring your

Consciously Coupled Recent statistics and studies indicate that South Africans place a high value on romantic relationships and find significant personal joy in them, despite high levels of economic and financial stress. Key Relationship Statistics - 81% of surveyed South Africans are satisfied with the love in their lives, ranking the country among the top 10 globally, higher than the 77% global average. - 51% of South Africans state that feeling appreciated and loved is a t