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Health education, community events, and wellness initiatives for Somerset West

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About

Silverleaf Health Ministries exists to promote healthier living through meaningful health education, relevant conversations, and thoughtfully facilitated initiatives.

We aim to identify real health and wellbeing needs and respond in ways that are grounded, credible, and genuinely helpful. Every decision we make is guided by a clear sense of purpose.

Silverleaf Health Ministries is a department of the Silverleaf Seventh-day Adventist Church, located on the Helderberg College of Higher Education campus in Somerset West.

We believe good health is within reach for everyone.

Here is how we support our community:

What We Offer

  • Health education

  • Facilitated wellness events

  • Mental health conversations

  • Collaboration with trusted presenters and partners

  • Free community health screening events

Featured Upcoming Event

Upcoming Events

  • Cooking Demonstration with Tracy Wright
    Venue: Morningside, Somerset West

    Discover how herbs and spices can transform simple, wholesome food. This practical, hands-on session will include stations where participants will learn to toast and grind spices, whip fresh herb butters and herb oils, pound ingredients and prepare a delicious dish.

    And the best part? We’ll enjoy the meal together afterwards!

  • Health Talk with Dr Denielle Tsibolani
    Venue: Helderberg High School

    Understanding the change. Join us for an honest and informed conversation about perimenopause and menopause, exploring the symptoms, the science behind the transition and the support available to women navigating this stage of life.

  • Practical Workshop with Susan van Eerden
    Certified Health Coach & Anti-Inflammatory Plant-Based Coach
    Venue: Helderberg High School

    A practical, hands-on introduction to simple natural remedies. Participants will move through stations learning how to prepare poultices, teas and simple herbal preparations that can support the body in its natural healing processes.

  • Health Talk with Professor Olivia Bomester
    Professor in Psychology and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences & Education, HCHE
    Venue: Helderberg High School

    Life brings change, pressure, disappointment and uncertainty. This session will explore emotional resilience, helping us better understand how we respond to life's challenges and how we can strengthen our capacity to cope, adapt and move forward.

  • Cooking Demonstration with Tracy Wright
    Venue: Morningside, Somerset West

    Explore how different cooking techniques can create remarkable flavour from simple ingredients. Discover the role of heat in developing depth, texture, aroma and flavour while preparing delicious, wholesome food.

  • Cooking Demonstration with Tracy Wright
    Venue: Morningside, Somerset West

    Discover the world of cultured foods and the rich umami flavour they can bring to everyday cooking. Join Tracy for another practical cooking experience exploring creative ways to build depth and flavour into wholesome meals.

  • Health Talk with Clinical Psychologist Gail September
    Venue: Helderberg High School

    Grief is not limited to losing someone we love. We may also grieve plans, dreams, relationships, opportunities and the future we expected to have.

    Join us for a compassionate and practical conversation about understanding grief, navigating loss and finding healthy ways to move through seasons of change.

Somerset West Community Health Expo - 19 April 2026

Somerset West showed up - and it made a difference

On Sunday, 19 April 2026, Silverleaf Health Ministries opened its doors to the Somerset West community for our Somerset West Community Health Expo.

Despite the weather, residents came through, many of them people who had been quietly carrying health concerns for months without knowing where to start.

That was exactly who this event was for.

The expo was built around the NEWSTART health principles: Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunshine, Temperance, Air, Rest, and Trust. Eight interactive health stations gave visitors a hands-on, non-intimidating way to check in on their physical and mental wellbeing. Three medical doctors were present to provide individual health counselling, and many trained volunteers gave their time to serve every person who walked through the door.

Visitors left with on-site health screenings, a snapshot of their vitals, and practical take-home guidance they could apply immediately.

A wellness vendor market ran alongside the health stations, with local vendors offering healthy food options and everyday wellness products.

The event was featured in Nova News, District Mail Helderberg, with journalist Yaseen Gaffar covering event.

Read the full article at novanews.co.za.

Sunday was about meeting people where they are, with no barriers, no cost, and no pressure.

Get in Touch

Whether you have a question, an idea, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help.