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South Africa’s vaping industry takes the lead on youth protection
Asanda Gcoyi|Published 1 hour ago 4min As with any emerging category of products, vaping has sparked significant public concern about its effects on society and the environment. Chief amongst these is youth access to vapour products. In South...
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Ramaphosa urges SACP to rethink election stance
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he's hoping the ANC's alliance partner, the SA Communist Party (SACP), which has indicated it would contest the local government elections on its own, will rethink its decision. "We have said we don't agree with...
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South African Blue fans refund hope crushed as company behind concert faces liquidation
Ticketholders for the cancelled British band Blue concert have been holding their breath in anticipation of news about their refunds. Top Tickets and de Villers have been unresponsive to queries from disgruntled ticketholders. On Tuesday, De...
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Common legal mistakes SMEs make and how to avoid them
Legal matters can be confusing within the business landscape and particularly so for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). From contract drafting to intellectual property protection, doing business in accordance with the law can be complex....
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Provincial government remains firm on taxi route closures in Cape metro despite some defiance
Today marks day two of the shutdown of certain Cape Town metro minibus taxi routes following the ‘extraordinary’ measures implemented by the Western Cape Department of Mobility on Wednesday. The 30-day road closures, due to persistent violence in...
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SADC Mission Raises Concern Over Low Representation of Women in Malawi’s 2025 Elections
SADC Mission Raises Concern Over Low Representation of Women in Malawi’s 2025 Elections September 18, Lilongwe, Mana: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission has voiced serious concern over the continued...
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Two additional Election Commissioners elected ahead of 2026 elections
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 18: The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile elected two seasoned Tibetan women leaders as Additional Election Commissioners ahead of the 2026 general elections on Friday during the last day of the parliamentary session....
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Adding Another Governmental Seat for Africa: Amplifying Voices, Enhancing Health Outcomes
In the global health arena, Africa stands at a paradoxical crossroads. Despite bearing a disproportionate share of the burden from diseases such as AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, the continent remains severely underrepresented in the...
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Family feud erupts over late SA Former Deputy President David Mabuza’s R44.7 million pension with two women claiming to be his lawful spouse.
Family feud erupts over late Deputy President David Mabuza’s R44.7 million pension A legal dispute has emerged over the R44.7 million pension of the late former Deputy President David Mabuza, with two women claiming to be his lawful spouse. The...
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Spain to investigate possible war crimes in Gaza, supporting international...
The Spanish Prosecutor’s Office will investigate whether Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza, the Attorney General confirmed on Thursday. They will also be cooperating with cases already opened at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the...
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US political unrest and European financial actions reflect escalating tensions
Trump Designates Antifa as Terrorists – Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Trump labels Antifa a terrorist group, vows to probe Soros-linked funding, and empowers law enforcement to use lethal force against violent agitators. Political...
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Massive Attack remove music from Spotify to protest against CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in AI military
Massive Attack have become the latest act – and first major-label one – to pull their catalogue from Spotify in protest at founder Daniel Ek investing €600m (£520m) in the military AI company Helsing. In June, Ek’s venture capital firm Prima...
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Mixed reactions as e-hailing services gain legal recognition
While the National Land Transport Amendment Act has been welcomed by some residents for finally giving e-hailing services legal recognition, not all e-hailing drivers are celebrating. Wanga Singo, a 29-year-old Bolt driver, said he is not pleased...
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O’Sullivan calls out Mkhwanazi’s lawsuit as attack on whistleblowers
O’Sullivan calls out Mkhwanazi’s lawsuit as attack on whistleblowers Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan has hit back at KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who is suing him for R5 million over alleged...
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Seth Meyers’ Comments About Owing Trump an ‘Apology’ Resurface After the President Threatened to Cancel His ‘Horrible’ Show Following Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension
After Jimmy Kimmel Live!‘s suspension following the host’s comments on Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump is targeting other late-night hosts and calling for their cancellation, specifically Late Night With Seth Meyers. Trump took to his social...
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s Bid for ANC Leadership
By Rachel Mohamed Deputy President Paul Mashatile is campaigning for the leadership position of the African National Congress (ANC) to become the party president by 2027. However, his campaign has faced setbacks due to a recent investigative...
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WRAP | Mkhwanazi drops political grenades at Madlanga Commission: MPs named, Zondo snub exposed
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Day two of the Madlanga Commission featured dramatic revelations from KZN Police Commissioner, Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Here are the significant points from his testimony: Direct allegations against MPs Mkhwanazi made headlines by implicating...
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Should Africa take a page out of US President Trump’s playbook?
Kizito Okechukwu|Published 9 hours ago 4min In May 2013, African leaders signed a 50th anniversary solemn declaration during the Golden Jubilee celebration of the formation of the Organisation of African Union (OAU), now called the African Union....
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Travel as activism: 6 stories of Black women who refused to ‘stay put’ in apartheid South Africa
For black people living in South Africa during apartheid, simply moving around the country was a fraught activity, let alone crossing its borders. This was especially the case for black women, who were “rock bottom of the racial pile”, as South...
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World Rugby revamps international calendar after record-breaking Women’s World Cup
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