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75% of the SA Middle Class is in pretty good health

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Two years into a global pandemic that targets people with vulnerable health and ‘co-morbidities’, there has arguably never been a greater emphasis on the value of a healthy lifestyle. However, lockdowns, social distancing and other protocols have seriously curbed people’s abilities to routinely go to gym, and to participate in the sports and leisure activities that keep them physically active on a regular basis. Brandon De Kock, Director of Storytelling At Brandmapp.
15 Feb 2022 11AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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