Sugar tax alone not enough to combat obesity and NCDs – Stellies experts

CAPE TOWN – Some health experts from the University of Stellensboch say sugar tax alone is not enough to combat obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke…

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Woman (60) arrested over R3m worth of stolen City Power property

JOHANNESBURG – A 60-year-old woman was arrested for possession of suspected stolen electricity infrastructure worth R3 million. On Thursday, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), together with Gauteng police, responded…

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Hopes Goodwood project will bridge housing gap for informal settlement dwellers

CAPE TOWN – Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said informal settlement dwellers who do not qualify for RDP housing projects should consider applying for the Goodwood social housing project.- Hill-Lewis…

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Qatar prime minister says efforts to renew Israel-Hamas truce ‘continuing’

DOHA – Mediation efforts are continuing to secure a new Gaza ceasefire and free more hostages held by Hamas, despite ongoing Israeli bombardment that is “narrowing the window” for a…

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Port backlog likely to impact product availability across SADC region: NCRF

JOHANNESBURG – As South Africa continues to count the cost of the congested cargo at the Durban port, the National Clothing Retail Federation (NCRF) said the impact on supply chains…

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Roger Jardine set to officially launch political movement on Sunday

JOHANNESBURG – Businessman and anti-apartheid activist Roger Jardine will officially launch his political movement aimed at getting him into the Union Buildings on Sunday afternoon. He’s told weekend newspapers that…

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Hill-Lewis concerned mid-term budget cuts will negatively affect city projects

CAPE TOWN – Mayor of Cape Town Geordin Hill-Lewis said many of the developments in the pipeline may be negatively affected by the recent medium-term budget cuts announced by the…

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OPEC push on fossil fuels draws ire at climate talks

DUBAI – Negotiations over the future of fossil fuels heated up at UN climate talks on Saturday, with the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) catching flak over the…

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Zimbabwe by-elections start with opposition in turmoil

HARARE – Zimbabwe started a series of by-elections on Saturday with the opposition in turmoil after being excluded from voting lists. Zimbabwe’s election commission said on X, the former Twitter,…

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Only visit beaches with lifeguards, appeals NSRI to beachgoers

CAPE TOWN – The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has urged beachgoers to be vigilant over the festive season as warmer days beckon the public to the coast. NSRI’s Bradley…

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