11th June 2026
"Many people still think of allergies as minor or seasonal problems, but allergic diseases can significantly impact daily life, school performance and sleep, and, in some cases, can become life-threatening," warns Dr Thulja Trikamjee, executive board member and director of AFSA.
23rd July 2025
Hosted by Prof Jonny Peter, Head of the Allergy & Immunology Unit at the UCT Lung Institute, this one-day workshop brings together leading voices in aerobiology, allergy, environmental health, and policy to explore how airborne exposures shape respiratory health in South Africa.
12th June 2024
Have you ever wondered if Rooibos herbal tea will make any difference?
31st January 2023
CapeTalks Lunch with Pippa Hudson recent Health and Wellness topic was Vaping and Teens. Pippa spoke to Prof. Richard van Zyl-Smith - A pulmonologist and Principal Investigator at the renowned UCT Lung Institute.
8th November 2022
John Maytham spoke to pulmonologist and researcher based at the University of Cape Town, Professor Richard van Zyl-Smit, about the smoking habits of teenagers.
26th May 2022
Pretoria family suffers from a rare disease that causes them unbearable pain and heavy swelling
22nd October 2021
Health24 – 22 October 2021 Amid the highest recorded pollen counts in history, Health24 will be bringing you exclusive pollen count updates courtesy of the UCT […]
11th October 2021
Health24 – 11th October 2021 Amid the highest recorded pollen counts in history, Health24 will be bringing you exclusive pollen count updates courtesy of the UCT […]
30th September 2021
Facebook – Gershawn Coetzee – 14 September 2021 TALKING VACCINES TRIAL PHASE – CHILDREN 21:00 DStv 263 with Allergologist / Paediatrician Dr. Thulja Trikamjee Thulja Trikamjee […]
21st September 2021
The Real Pollen Count – 21 September 2021 How are pollen levels, climate, pollution and Covid-19 related? The Air We Breathe webinar took place on 21 […]
17th September 2021
Facebook – Gershawn Coetzee – 17 September 2021 We talk Vaccinations and Trials (children) with Allergologist and Specialist Paediatrician Dr. Thulja Trikamjee #TimeOutWithGC DStv 263 Thulja […]
10th September 2021
Facebook – Dr Fundile Nyati – 10 September 2021 Thulja Trikamjee is a specialist Paediatrician and Allergologist from the University of Cape Town. She shares ways […]
9th September 2020
Daylymotion – 27 August 2020 Thulja Trikamjee is a specialist Paediatrician and Allergologist from the University of Cape Town. She shares ways to treat allergies. Please […]
9th April 2020
Health24 | Updated 09 April 2020 The age-old BCG vaccine is currently being trialled in Australia to see if it could lessen the impact of Covid-19 […]
13th January 2020
20th November 2019
22nd October 2019
CAPE TALK 567AM – 22 October 2019 12:37 PM by Qama Qukula Guest: Keertan Dheda | Professor People who suffer from hay fever allergies and asthma […]
8th September 2019
SABC Digital News – Published on 8 Sep 2019 This year saw some of the highest recorded pollen counts in history, which had cities from Europe […]
7th September 2019
SABC Digital News – Published on 7 Sep 2019 Scientists predict that pollen counts will quadruple in the next 20 to 30 years, making life unbearable […]
6th September 2019
eNCA – 6 September 2019 Scientist are predicting pollen counts will quadruple in the next 20 to 30 years making life unbearable for those with pollen […]
6th September 2019
The John Maytham Show – 5 September 2019 Guest: Prof Jonny Peter Head of the Allergy unit at UCT’s Lung Institute http://www.capetalk.co.za/podcasts/144/the-john-maytham-show/243126/pollen-monitoring-in-sa
4th September 2019
https://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/news/pollen-counts-could-quadruple-in-sa-in-coming-years-warns-scientists-31823832
3rd May 2019
30 April 2019 3:12 PM Guest: Prof Jonny Peter | Head of Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital […]
8th November 2018
by Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer October 29, 2018 Breathing ENDS aerosol linked to asthma attacks in study Secondhand exposure to aerosols from electronic cigarettes and other […]
18th October 2018
15 October 2018 7:52 AM The Kieno Kammies Show With pollen levels in Cape Town at an all time high in recent weeks, hay fever sufferers […]
3rd October 2018
08/20/2018 We are happy to announce the successful audit of our first UCARE in Africa: The UCT Lung Institute – Allergy & Immunology Unit […]
20th September 2018
15 September 2018 7:12 AM Africa Melane talks to Prof Jonny Peter Head of the Allergy and Immunology unit at UCT’s Lung Institute. http://www.capetalk.co.za/podcasts/121/weekend-breakfast-with-africa-melane/109490/health-feature-hay-fever-and-seasonal-allergies […]
19th June 2018
Sarah Wild, Business Insider SA Jun 19, 2018, 07:17 AM South Africa’s allergy tests are based on European plants. Alien plants are responsible for most allergies in […]
8th February 2018
By UCT Lung Institute| February 6th, 2018|Research There are various steps involved in clinical research to ensure safety and efficacy. Below find the 5 steps […]
30th January 2018
By AFSA| January 9th, 2018|Research http://www.allergyfoundation.co.za/would-you-like-to-participate-in-clinical-trials/ By participating in clinical trials, you will have access to Doctors, Nurses, Dieticians resulting in additional medical check-ups, laboratory tests […]
19th December 2017
27 November 2017 | Story Supplied. Photo Supplied. The core administrative team for the Fogarty HIV-TB Training Program at UCT: Kathryn Wood, Jonny Peter, Graeme Meintjes […]
11th October 2017
Watch this two-part interview with Associate Professor Jonny Peters on SABC2
13th September 2017
SABC Expresso, 13 September 2017
7th August 2017
At a glance, the symptoms of a cold and allergy appear similar. You’ll have a runny nose, nasal congestion, coughing, sneezing, post-nasal drip, conjunctivitis and a […]
27th February 2017
Being an asthmatic shouldn’t hold you back from being a great sportsman – just look at Michael Phelps and David Beckham. But, as with all treatable […]
17th December 2016
To see the interview, please go to approximately 7 minutes and 30 seconds into the video clip.
E-news, 17 December 2016
24th June 2016
It is not uncommon to hear people lament the exodus of African minds to institutions overseas. Access to more funding, advanced technologies and prestige are some […]