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Global Adult Tobacco Survey Releases New Findings
Written by Umamah Bakharia The Department of Health has officially announced the key results of a Global Adult...
Concerns grow on teenage pregnancy as South Africa marks child protection week
By Neelam Rahim According to the South African medical journal there were over 4000 births given between 2021 and...
Minors Among those Handed to Judge over Teacher’s Beheading
Seven people have been handed over to a judge overnight for the opening of a judicial investigation and possible indictments in the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty. Two are minors. An 18-year-old pupil of Chechen origin had beheaded Paty last week...
Nigerian Military Shoots Dead #Endsars Protestors
The BBC reports that a number of demonstrators against police brutality have been shot dead or wounded in Lagos, Nigeria. Witnesses told local media that up to 12 people had been killed when soldiers opened fire. Meanwhile, Amnesty International said it has received...
Potato price exploded in South Africa
By Annisa Essack 21:10:2020 The versatile potato has seen a massive surge in prices in South Africa in recent months due to the unusually cold winter in Limpopo which impacted the early part of the province’s harvest. The average market price of a 10 kg bag of...
No DNA evidence linking accused to Brendin Horner murder
By Annisa Essack 20:10:20 The investigating officer, Gerhardus Myburgh in the Brendin Horner murder case told the Senekal Magistrates Court that there is no physical evidence that links the accused to the murder of the farm manager. Myburgh said DNA test results of...
Philippines President Ready to take Fall for Drug Killings
The President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, said he has no objection to being held responsible for the widespread killings under his anti-drug crackdown. He was reportedly prepared to face charges that could see him imprisoned, but not, however, ready to admit...
‘Shameful’ Visit to Israel by UAE Delegation
Palestinian officials have condemned the arrival of a United Arab Emirates delegation in Israel, calling it shameful. Tuesday’s visit was the first official one by the UAE. The delegation was met by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Gabi...
Burkina Faso : A Step Away from Famine
The World Food Programme on Monday said thousands in the Central Sahel will face even further destitution unless immediate access is granted to humanitarian organizations. The UN emergency food relief agency warned that disastrous levels of hunger could hit...
Munipalities may be able to generate own electricity
By Annisa Essack 19:10:2020 In a major shift in South Africa’s electricity landscape, some municipalities will be allowed to procure their own electricity. Municipalities that have settled their power bill with ESKOM will soon be able to generate their own electricity...
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize & wife test positive for COVID-19
By Annisa Essack 19:10:2020 Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize and his wife May have both tested positive for coronavirus. He is now in self-quarantine at his home and is staying positive about his diagnosis. His wife has been admitted to hospital for observation and...