Health Hour
Dr Sindi van Zyl is in the house! Learn about all sorts of medical stuff and ask the doctor about anything - nothing is too awkward for Dr Sindi to answer. All topics are tackled and discussed with various experts.
Health Hour 13.07.15
Dr Sindi is joined by Dr Mahlane Phalane, Secretary General for the South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU). Together they discuss a wide range of topics pertaining to the current state of affairs in our public health sector.
Health Hour 06.07.15
Dr Sindi chats to Khanya Pambo and Ruby Chikwiri about their involvement in the Pad Drive. The Pad Drive donates sanitary towels to under-resourced schools in an effort to keep girls in school. Then obstetrician Dr Langanani Mbodi discusses menstruation and menstrual problems women face such as Endometriosis.
Health Hour 29.06.15
Nina Morris joins Dr Sindi to discuss “We The Brave SA”, an initiative funded by the Elton John AIDS Foundation, she also chats to Glenn de Swardt from Anova Health Institute about engaging with men having sex with men (MSM) through media.
Health Hour 22.06.15
It’s all about the kids. Dr Sindi is joined by Pretoria paediatrician Dr Sibusiso Kuzwayo. Dr Kuzwayo knows and loves children, has a fantastic sense of humour and answers all questions related to children.
Health Hour 15.06.15
Dr Sindi chats to cancer survivor and creator of 'Cancer Dojo', Conn Bertish. 'Cancer Dojo' is a digital platform and mobile app, that will help empower people affected by cancer and increase their survival rate, by enabling them to play a role in their recovery and engage in a new…
Health Hour 08.06.15
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be a long, painful and lonely road to travel. Dr Sindi puts the spotlight on MS and chats to people affected by MS. We discover the signs and symptoms as well as possible cures and…
Health Hour 01.06.15
Doctors Without Borders Medecins Sans Frontieres join us, why you ask? Well, it's time to get an update on Ebola, this is an issue that has gone very quiet of late, let's not forget! We also get a report on the aftermath of xenophobia and other humanitarian issues.
Health Hour 25.05.15
We look at BDSM and Sexual Health with Mistress Kink and her Master. Delving into the dungeons of BDSM, from a medical point of view.
Health Hour 18.05.15
We explore Non-Communicable Diseases and other public health issues with Public Health Registrar Dr Lehlohonolo Majake. Dr Majake specialises in Public Health and is a member of the South African Medical Association.
Health Hour 11.05.15
Dr Michelle Moorhouse stands in for Dr Sindi who is away. Together with staff from the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute's Sex Worker Project, Dr Michelle discusses the world of sex work and the individuals most affected.
Health Hour 04.05.15
Lawyer, bioethisist and breast cancer survivor, Kwanele Asante-Shongwe joins us to discuss Right to Die, cancer, chemo and the realities of terminal illnesses.
Health Hour 29.04.15
HIV expert, Dr Michelle Moorhouse who is based at a leading HIV research organisation, catches us up on the latest developments in the world of HIV.
Health Hour 22.04.15
Bipolar disorder is difficult to understand and even more difficult to properly diagnose. Patients and loved ones are often left confused and bewildered when dealing with this debilitating mental disorder. Dr Sindi chats with Antoinette McMaster who has “been there and got the T-shirt” so to speak.
Health Hour 15.04.15
It's all about sex and sexual health as Dr Sindi is joined by Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng. She tells us about the do's and don'ts, the taboo topics and all the incredible and wonderful facts about the birds and the bees.
Health Hour 08.04.15
What is The New Atkins Diet all about? Ceo Justin Strout gives us all the ins and outs of this revolutionary diet.
Health Hour 01.04.15
Amanda Jane Wilde from Umsinsi Health Care talks about skin care and the revolutionary products her company produces, as well as her fascinating business model.
Health Hour 25.03.15
Klinefelter syndrome is a chromosomal condition that affects male physical and cognitive development. Affected individuals typically have small testes that do not produce as much testosterone as usual, this has multiple ripple effects on the individual. Dr. Sindi and her guest Stephen Malherbe discuss this syndrome.
Health Hour 18.03.15
The Notebook is one of the most romantic movies of our time. We see a loving husband reading to his wife with Alzheimer's Disease, recounting their lives together, eventually they both lie down, fall asleep and pass away peacefully. Is this the reality of Alzheimer's? Or did the movie forget…
Health Hour 11.03.15
It's said that one in ten new mothers will unknowingly suffer from postnatal depression. Counselling Psychologist Mara Zanella joins Dr Sindi to discuss the signs and symptoms of postnatal depression, as well as what one should do to combat this, either in yourself or a loved one.
Health Hour 04.03.15
Health4Men join Dr Sindi to discuss men who have sex with men. The stigma that surrounds it, the taboo and unanswered questions.