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Labour law

COVID-19: Staying covered if you get sick

If you get the Covid-19 virus, you cannot go to work. It does not matter if you do not feel very sick. You must still stay at home or in hospital. Otherwise, you will be putting other people’s lives at risk.

31 March 2020 | 3 minute read

Article

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your rights at work

The world is facing a health crisis with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and every workplace has to help fight it.

19 March 2020 | 3 minute read

Article

Criminal law

COVID-19: You cannot refuse isolation

If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, you will be told to go into quarantine. This means you have to stay in isolation (in a space by yourself) and may not come into contact with other people.

19 March 2020 | 1 minute read

Article

Coronavirus

Answering your questions about the Covid-19 Coronavirus

A series of short videos to help you understand the facts and debunk the myths associated with the COVID-19 Coronavirus.

30 July 2020 | 5 minute read

Video

Are you suffering from Depression, Panic or Anxiety

Questions you could ask yourself to assess whether your stress or anxiety may require some professional help.

17 April 2020 | 2 minute read

Article

Tips on how to handle the coronavirus as a family

Some tips on how to manage the anxiety children may be feeling around Covid-19.

17 March 2020 | 1 minute read

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Disease

Coronavirus - 4 precautions to avoid infection

12 March 2020 | 1 minute read

Article

How Coronavirus spreads

The virus spreads when droplets get into your eyes nose or mouth.

12 March 2020 | 1 minute read

Article

Coronavirus - Fake news

Coronavirus is emerging in more countries around the world and there's currently no known cure. Unfortunately that hasn't stopped a slew of health advice, ranging from useless but relatively harmless, to downright dangerous.

12 March 2020 | 2 minute read

Article

Cancer

Early screening and testing for cancer can save your life

Live a healthier life through preventative care by performing cancer screening regularly.

19 October 2020 | 1 minute read

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HIV / AIDS

Be blood (ubuntu) brothers & sisters

Every few seconds, someone, somewhere, needs blood. This is the message from the World Health Organisation ahead of World Blood Donor Day which is remembered around the globe every year on 14 June.

11 June 2019

Article

TB

Invest to End TB. Save Lives.

It’s Time… To talk about TB. To Know my TB status. To step up the fight to end TB. For a World without TB

19 March 2019 | 2 minute read

Article

Medicine

Stop flu from infecting you!

Legal&Tax’s medical experts are here to inform you about the key facts of flu and how to help prevent you and your family from getting sick this season.

11 July 2019 | 4 minute read

Article

Be Aware of Malaria

We need to be aware of a greater risk mosquitoes bring: Malaria

20 May 2019 | 2 minute read

Article

Be Part of the Vacin-Nation

20 May 2019 | 3 minute read

Article

Diet

Salt In Your Diet

Research has shown that a high salt (sodium) intake is linked to increased blood pressure (hypertension) which can lead to serous health complications.

19 March 2019 | 4 minute read

Article

Allergies

When Spring brings on the Sniffles

Spring is here and while we all dream of spending time outdoors, enjoying fresh air and beautiful flowers, this time of the year also marks the beginning of ‘Allergy Season’.

20 September 2019 | 5 minute read

Article

NHI

Unpacking NHI

What does universal health coverage mean for the man on the street

25 September 2019 | 2 minute read

Article

Substance abuse

When the Party is Over

While the festive season often becomes the reason to party and have a drink or two, there is a darker side to indulging in alcohol and other dangerous substances. Brain damage, strokes, bleeding in the throat, a loss of breath, heart disease, liver failure, stomach and intestinal cancer and ulcers, impotence and infertility, osteoporosis…and death. These are some of the terrifying effects that alcohol and drugs can have on your body.

9 December 2019 | 3 minute read

Article

The impact of alcohol and drug abuse

Substance abuse has long term side effects, that will impact you and those around you

9 December 2019 | 1 minute read

Infographic

The harmful effects of alcohol abuse

Understand how alcohol impacts on your body

9 December 2019 | 1 minute read

Infographic

Suncare

When Heatstroke Hits

Summertime and sunshine are two of South African’s favourite things. However, too much heat can be very dangerous to your health. One of the dangers is that you can get heatstroke. This is an extremely dangerous medical condition.

9 December 2019 | 2 minute read

Article

Safety First when it Comes to the Summer Sun

Having fun in the sun is everyone’s main wish when summertime arrives. Indeed, we need to get some sunshine in order to create Vitamin D and for other health benefits. However, too much time spent in the sun can be very dangerous to your health. Therefore you must make sure that you protect yourself very carefully from its effects.

9 December 2019 | 3 minute read

Article

Mental health

The lockdown and situation with COVID-19 is making me feel very scared and anxious

Your feelings are entirely normal for such an uncertain and unsettling situatio

2 April 2020 | 1 minute read

Article

When your Holiday Does Not Feel Jolly

Often when we look at Hollywood versions of holiday time, we see a picture of happiness, warmth, and lots of quality time with friend and family. However, for many this is not the reality. In fact, for many people the holiday time can be very lonely.

10 December 2019 | 3 minute read

Article

It’s important to Open Up about Mental Health

Mental health is linked to the idea of psychological wellbeing. This means that you have a sense of stable and positive emotions and good interactions with other people. When your mental health is in order, you are able to cope with different situations, including those that are stressful. You are also able to make calm and careful choices. However, there can be times that you experience mental health problems.

9 December 2019 | 3 minute read

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