Guest: Andy Du Plessis | Managing Director at FoodForward SA
Today we’re taking a closer look at lymphedema – a condition in which extra fluid builds up in the body, due some kind of failure or blockage of the lymphatic system. The symptoms can vary from minor swelling to a massive, debilitating engorgement of a limb, usually an arm or leg.
Today we’re going to introduce you to a patient who spent years battling the condition, until she found a local doctor who was prepared to tackle a kind of surgery that actually dates back decades, but hasn’t been taught to most medical professionals in this country. Delighted to welcome both of them to share the story with us today:
The doctor is a repeat visitor to the show, vascular surgeon Dr Laura Redman.
Pippa speaks to Marianne Cronin.
LISTEN TO PODCASTThe Hout Bay Seal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre says it's facing an uncertain future after the Department of Public Works put the space it operates from up for tender.
For the past 20 years, the organisation has operated from a lot leased by the Oceana Group at the Hout Bay Harbour.
Now the centre is facing potential eviction as it can’t afford to put in a tender for the space against wealthy individuals or big corporations.
Kim Krynauw is it’s operational director.
Pippa joined now by Martin Scholtz who is a management committee member of the organisation, which is a sub-group of the Friends of Silvermine Nature Area.
LISTEN TO PODCASTPippa speaks to Richard Coleman Spokesperson at City Of Cape Town Traffic.
LISTEN TO PODCASTWith Cherise Viljoen Nursery Manager at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
LISTEN TO PODCASTPippa speaks to Paris is Michel Picaud, who is the president of Friends of Notre Dame – they are a non-profit organisation formed back in 2017 to support the restoration and preservation of the Cathedral – a project that was already underway before the fire broke out.
LISTEN TO PODCASTWith Wendy Knowler Consumer Journalist.
LISTEN TO PODCASTWith motoring journalist Ciro de Siena of www.cars.co.za
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