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A survivor of the West Africa Ebola outbreak has come forward with a stark warning: response speed, adequate funding, and human compassion proved insufficient to contain the crisis in its early sta…
Jun 6, 2026
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A South African police officer has come forward with explosive allegations, claiming a whistle-blower confessed to involvement in a R200 million cocaine theft and that officers from the Directorate…
Jun 6, 2026
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South African consumers opened 875,000 new loans over a three-month period, driving the total value of outstanding credit to R2.7 trillion, according to data released by the country's credit report…
Jun 6, 2026
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An 18-year-old teenager died on Thursday after being attacked with a panga in Braamfischerville, a township in Gauteng province, South Africa. Officers from the South African Police Service confirm…
Jun 6, 2026
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For years, residents of Umbilo have watched their neighbourhood's sports facilities crumble into unusable shells. Now those same grounds have become something else entirely: refuge for criminals an…
Jun 6, 2026
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Bianca Botha and her father have stepped forward as volunteers with Dr Neville's renowned cleft surgery programme, dedicating their time and energy to a cause that has already transformed thousands…
Jun 6, 2026
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Traxtion, the Johannesburg-based rail operator, has secured R1.5 billion in fresh capital, a deal that positions the company to dramatically expand its freight operations across Southern Africa at …
Jun 6, 2026
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Colonel Gavin Jacob appeared before the Madlanga Commission in Durban this week, firmly denying any involvement in the disappearance of R200m worth of cocaine from a police storage facility in KwaZ…
Jun 6, 2026
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A group of transgender teenagers at Sage Children's Hospital in Denver broke their silence this week, releasing a joint statement that has already drawn responses from hospital administrators and l…
Jun 6, 2026
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Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson from Atalanta in a deal worth £38 million. The 20-year-old will undergo a medical examination before completing his …
Jun 6, 2026
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Nigerian energy firm Eterna Plc confirmed Monday that Executive Director Bunmi Agagu-Adu has stepped down from her position, marking a significant leadership change at the publicly listed company. …
Jun 6, 2026
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Kajal Maharaj, a mother and community advocate, has launched a mission she calls Raising — an initiative designed to reshape how boys are nurtured and prepared for adulthood. The program, which has…
Jun 5, 2026
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