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Eastern Cape author tackles youth drug abuse through literature
MTHATHA – An author from Zimbane Valley in Mthatha, Lizo Gwebityala, has released a booklet titled Roots and Awareness, aimed at educating children about substance abuse. He began writing the […]
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Tshiamiso Trust intensifies outreach in Eastern Cape
The Tshiamiso Trust has commenced the Eastern Cape leg of its outreach programme, marking Phase 2 of the outreach initiative launched in August 2025 to expand access to silicosis and […]
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SAPS warns public of sophisticated vishing scam using police insignia
South African Police Services (SAPS) have issued a warning to the public about a sophisticated vishing scam in which criminals are misusing the SAPS name and official insignia to deceive […]
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Equal job opportunities in casinos benefit women: Boardwalk gaming floor manager shares insight
This Women’s Month, we focus on someone who has made working in a casino her career, from Tables croupier to gaming floor manager. Beaulah Louw applied to work at Boardwalk […]
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VIDEO | Body of unknown man retrieved from Thaba Bosiu mountains in Free State
The body of an unknown man was retrieved from the Thaba Bosiu mountains in the Free State. Police are requesting assistance in identifying the man.
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Research: Walking 7 000 steps a day a huge boost to health
People who walk 7 000 steps a day have a dramatically lower risk of a broad range of serious health problems, the largest review of the evidence yet said Thursday. […]
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Woman convicted of culpable homicide following fatal dog attack
A 43-year-old Bloemfontein woman has been convicted of culpable homicide by the Bloemfontein Regional Court, in connection with the death of her neighbour’s 8-year-old son, who was killed by her Pitbull Terrier.
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World Brain Day: Never too early or too late to reduce dementia risk
Dementia does not happen overnight, and around 40% of cases are potentially preventable by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors during life.
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Eight commuters injured in petrol bomb attack on Golden Arrow bus in Cape Town
Eight passengers were seriously injured when assailants hurled a petrol bomb at a Golden Arrow bus in Gugulethu on Monday morning.
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Police release identikit of suspect in brutal Table Mountain attack
Police have released a facial composite of a suspect wanted in connection with a vicious assault on Table Mountain.