Ellapen Rapiti

Dr Ellapen Rapiti is a family physician, specialising in child and mental health and addiction counselling.

Politicians must be held accountable

Opinion Ellapen Rapiti - 4 Oct 2020

Endless, toothless internal integrity committees are not the way out of corruption

You can’t beat discipline into a child

Article Ellapen Rapiti - 4 Oct 2019

Children displaying aberrant behaviour have often been traumatised and require counselling

Listen to your children

Article Ellapen Rapiti - 8 Aug 2019

Witnessing violence or even being bullied at school can traumatise youngsters in ways we don’t always see at first

Avoid the silent killer

Article Ellapen Rapiti - 24 May 2019

Check your blood pressure every six months and, if you’re on medication, take it as prescribed

Grief is different for everyone

Article Ellapen Rapiti - 12 Apr 2019

Some people need to seek professional help so that they can learn to accept the death of a loved one

A poison by any other name

Article Ellapen Rapiti - 22 Mar 2019

It is not just the person who drinks alcohol in excess who is harmed; the family suffers too

Anxiety can destroy your life

Article Ellapen Rapiti - 19 Oct 2018

The disorder is often misdiagnosed because symptoms mask the problem, but it can be treated with therapy

Want to quit smoking? Breathe

Article Ellapen Rapiti - 14 Sep 2018

Puffing away on nicotine is unhealthy and socially no longer acceptable, but people do struggle to give it up

Press Releases

Special Reports

Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'