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Parliamentary summit demands concrete action on gang violence as death toll mounts
Parliamentary summit on gang violence calls for long-term state response as death toll mounts despite military deployment in affected communities.
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Purple Speedos making a comeback for prostate cancer
It’s the one day of the year when thousands of South African men proudly swap formal workwear for purple Speedos, all in the name of saving lives.
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Harvard to pay $53 million settlement after morgue manager sold donated body parts
Harvard University will pay $53 million after its former morgue manager stole and sold body parts donated for scientific research.
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Pressure mounts over NSFAS crisis as SIU finds widespread fraud and improper payments
Pressure is on Minister Buti Manamela over NSFAS maladministration, with investigations revealing improper funding and widespread fraud affecting thousands.
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Prince Harry’s shock return to UK raises more questions than answers
Prince Harry and Meghan prepare to move back to the UK with their children, six years after leaving Britain.
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Malmesbury teen referred for mental evaluation in child exploitation case
A teenager (16) from Malmesbury has been referred for mental evaluation. Charges against him have increased from 11 to 15, including child exploitation.
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Man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping elderly woman (84)
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of an 84-year-old woman in Maletswai, formerly Aliwal North, on 7 October 2023.
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France records more than 7 300 excess deaths during heatwaves
France has recorded more than 7 300 excess deaths during a record 52 days of heatwaves this year, according to health authorities.
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Marion Island research base back in operation after fuel crisis
South African researchers return to Marion Island base three months after emergency evacuation caused by critical fuel shortage and Middle East supply disruptions.
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No SAPS Act provisions contravened by US Marines exercise, says minister
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has confirmed no provisions of SAPS Act were contravened by the US Marines fitness exercise with Cape Town Metro police.
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