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IOL News
03-08-2025
- Health
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Bringing together health and wellness experts
Tumi Mthembu, Chief Brand Alchemist Image: Supplied WomenCan - an innovative women empowerment platform is proud to host The Wellness Collective Summit, an annual holistic wellness event aimed at expanding collaboration opportunities and building a community with like-minded professionals, industry, government and private sector. Taking place on the 05th of August 2025 in Midrand, Pere House, The Wellness Collective Summit will bring together health and wellness experts, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss the latest trends, insights, and challenges in the healthcare and wellness industry while exploring best approaches to shape the future of the industry. 'At WomenCan, we believe that a woman's well-being is the cornerstone of a thriving world. Through these platforms, we seek to embrace and reimagine healthcare and wellness by collaborating with government, industry experts and health professionals to emphasise the need for innovative holistic wellness and harm reduction approaches supported by scientifically based guidance,' says Tumi Mthembu, Founder of WomenCan and The Wellness Collective Summit organiser. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, followed by panel discussions with industry leaders and experts talking about the future of health, navigating trust in business, holistic wellness approaches, healthcare policies and regulations. Attendees will gain insights by engaging with knowledgeable speakers and discover innovative well-being approaches on topics ranging from mental health, stress and anxiety management, lifestyle medicine, nutrition, physical activity, avoiding risky substances, self-care and the role of technology and innovation in shaping the future of wellness through harm reduction alternatives. 'We aim to empower individuals to take control of their health by addressing the root causes of illness—such as poor nutrition, physical inactivity, chronic stress, and substance use—rather than just managing symptoms with medication and by also promoting sustainable changes in daily habits,' adds Mthembu. Tumi Mthembu, Chief Brand Alchemist
IOL News
07-06-2025
- Business
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'VBS was our lifeline': Ramokgopa pressures treasury to restore Limpopo's lost bank
ANC treasurer-general Gwen Ramokgopa pleads with government to help rebuild VBS. Image: File photo ANC treasurer-general Dr Gwen Ramokgopa issued a stirring plea to the South African Reserve Bank and National Treasury: step in and help to rebuild the looted and collapsed Venda Business Society (VBS) Mutual Bank. Ramokgopa was speaking on Thursday at a packed memorial service for ANC veteran and revered liberation figure, Reverend Dr Tshenuwani Simon Farisani, held at the George Phagadi Town Hall in Thohoyandou. The late struggle stalwart and former Lutheran bishop passed away on May 29. His funeral will take place on Saturday at the University of Venda Stadium. In her tribute, Ramokgopa honoured Farisani's lifelong commitment to justice, recalling his outspoken defence of VBS victims who lost life savings and community investments when the bank collapsed under a staggering R2 billion looting scandal. 'Government, under President Cyril Ramaphosa, has been for the people. We always said those who stole from VBS must be punished and languish in jail,' Ramokgopa said, adding that the Finance Department and the Reserve Bank should assist the suffering community to revive their only hope, VBS. In her address, Ramokgopa reminded the nation of the Vhembe community's enduring pain — a pain worsened by betrayal and scandal. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading Since the shocking collapse of VBS in 2018, over 53 individuals have been charged with theft, fraud, corruption, money laundering, and violations of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act — accused of siphoning more than R2 billion from the mutual bank that once symbolised financial hope for Limpopo's people. Ramakgopa emphasised that the government has successfully rebuilt several institutions and therefore VBS should not be an issue. 'We have also successfully rebuilt the Limpopo provincial government after it collapsed through fraudulent activities,' she said. IOL Politics
