Why children need protection from toxic stress at an early age
The early childhood years, particularly ages 0-3, are the building blocks of life. In 2018, the World Health Organisation, …
Lelanie Swanepoel
Rare blue diamond found in Gauteng goes on sale
A rare blue diamond recovered at the iconic Cullinan Diamond Mine in South Africa will go to auction in July.…
US military apologizes for storming olive oil factory in Bulgaria
The US Army issued an apology this week after soldiers accidentally stormed a factory in Bulgaria during a training exercise …
Israel opposition parties agree to form new unity government
Israeli opposition parties have reached an agreement to form a new government that would end Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year tenure as …
NASA to launch baby squid to International Space Station
More than 100 baby squid and 5 000 microscopic animals are set to be launched to the International Space Station…
Don’t send these texts unless you want to go to jail or get a fine
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Cybercrimes Bill into law, bringing South Africa’s cybersecurity laws in line with that of …
Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 2 June 2021
Estimated Jackpots:
Lotto: R3 million
Lotto Plus 1: R13.3 million
Lotto Plus 2: R6.2 million
Daily lotto: R500 000
Results:…
Government to introduce stricter anti-smoking rules in SA
The Department of Health is pushing forward on a draft bill in an effort to get more stringent anti-smoking laws …
Half a million without water in DR Congo – charity
Nearly 500 000 people in the DR Congo have been left without clean drinking water after a volcano erupted, the …
Belarus activist ‘stabs his neck’ in court
Belarusian activist, Stepan Latypov, stabbed himself in the neck during a court appearance in the capital, Minsk, a rights …
Northern Cape mini-quake – no need to panic
The Council for GeoScience confirmed that it had recorded an earthquake in the Northern Cape on Monday.
2.2 magnitude
“Our …
Load shedding to continue until Friday
JOHANNESBURG.- Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented from 10 a.m on Wednesday morning until 10 p.m on Friday night.…
Powerball and Powerball Plus results for 1 June 2021
Estimated Jackpots:
R40 million (Powerball)
R13 million (Powerball Plus)
Daily lotto: R500 000
Results:
PowerBall: 03, 05, 23, 37, …
Princess Beatrice Shows Baby Bump After Workout
Princess Beatrice is seen leaving a PT session in Chelsea this afternoon.
Beatrice announced last week that she was expecting …
Lovers Who Died In Cable Car Crash Can’t Be Buried Together
An Italian woman and her Iranian partner who died in the Stresa-Mottarone cable car crash will not be able to …
The “Darth Vader” house in Houston, Texas is up for sale for $4.3 million.
The “Darth Vader” house in Houston, Texas is up for sale for $4.3 million.
With 7,040 square feet …
Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard’s presence in Tokyo unfair – rival
Belgian weightlifter Anna Vanbellinghen said that allowing transgender New Zealand athlete Laurel Hubbard to compete in the women’s event at …
Cape Town’s Klopse Parade cancelled amid third wave fears
The event has been cancelled due to a surge in Covid-19 infections and amended Level 2 lockdown regulations announced on …
Canada mass grave find fuels calls for action
Indigenous groups in Canada have demanded a nationwide search for mass graves after the discovery of the remains of 215 …
US state plans to execute prisoners with gas used by Nazis in Auschwitz
According to documents obtained by The Guardian, the state of Arizona has plans to use hydrogen cyanide, the deadly gas …
Drivers urged to be cautious after 30 accidents claim 36 lives in one week
CAPE TOWN.- A total of 30 crashes and 36 fatalities were recorded in the week of May 24 to 30.…
Daily lotto results for 31 May 2021
Estimated Jackpot: R400 000
Results: 01, 02, 21, 30, 31
For more information, visit the National Lottery website.…
Why you should not ride on an elephant’s back
Elephants are surely one of the world’s most breath-taking animals. People all over the world go out of their way …
NSFAS says student death is not their fault
KWAZULU-NATAL. – A student has died after she apparently had to sleep on the street for a number of nights. …
DRC Volcano: Thousands at risk of cholera infection
GOMA.- After a volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), thousands of people who fled Goma are now …
Man arrested after posting viral video of him eating a snake
According to India Today, a 50-year-old agricultural worker was arrested in Tamil Naidu, India on Thursday after posting a viral …
Rogue killer drone hunted human target without orders
According to a UN report, a “lethal” weaponized drone “hunted down a human target” without being told to for the …
UK spies believe lab-leak theory is plausible – report
British spies reportedly believe that the theory that Covid-19 leaked from a lab in China is possible and are seeking …
South Africa moves to adjusted lockdown level 2
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa’s Covid-19 restrictions will be strengthened as the country moves to an adjusted …
Updated lockdown rules for SA schools
Basic education Minister Angie Motshekga has released a gazette with updated lockdown regulations for South Africa’s schools.
Key change
A …
Daily lotto results for 30 May 2021
Estimated Jackpot: R300 000
Results: 09, 12, 18, 29, 32
For more information, visit the National Lottery website.…
Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 29 May 2021
Estimated Jackpots:
Lotto: R21 million
Lotto Plus 1: R12.5 million
Lotto Plus 2: R5 million
Daily lotto: R420 000…
Powerball and Powerball Plus results for 28 May 2021
Estimated Jackpots:
Powerball: R34 million
Powerball Plus: R10 million
Daily lotto: R 550 000
Results:
PowerBall: 31, 33, 36, 38, …
Vaccine role in BBC presenter’s death to be investigated
An investigation will be launched by a coroner to determine if the cause of BBC presenter Lisa Shaw’s death might …
Bullying on the rise in schools
The spotlight once again fell on bullying after a 15-year-old learner took her own life as a result of it. …
Queue-jumpers will likely get away with it
Some South Africans have jumped the queue to get their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine well before they were …
Government looking at restrictions as tougher lockdown looms
The National Coronavirus Command Council met on Thursday afternoon to discuss interventions, including further restrictions on gatherings, to stop the …
UN body to investigate Israel-Gaza violence
The UN Human Rights Council has voted to investigate violence in the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Islamic countries
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China hits back as US revisit Wuhan lab-leak theory
China has denounced US efforts to further investigate whether Covid-19 came from a Chinese lab.
Intelligence report
President Joe Biden …
Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns
Black Lives Matter’s co-founder said that she is resigning from its foundation, but not because of what she referred to …
Daily lotto results for 27 May 2021
Estimated Jackpot: R400 000
Results: 04, 08, 10, 18, 35
For more information, visit the National Lottery website.…
Belgium halts J&J vaccine for under 41s
Belgium released a statement on Wednesday that it was suspending the use of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccinations for people …
US Senate passes Bill to declassify intel on Covid-19 origins
The US Senate unanimously passed a Bill on Wednesday night that will require the director of national intelligence to declassify …
No vaccine priority for South Africans with co-morbidities – ever
People with co-morbidities are not now, and will almost certainly not in the future, receive priority access to Covid-19 vaccines …
World at risk of hitting temperature limit soon
It’s becoming more likely that a key global temperature limit will be reached in the next five years.
2025
A …
Very Hungry Caterpillar author dies aged 91
Eric Carle, the US author of best-selling children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has passed away at the age …
Brad Pitt gets joint custody of children with Angelina Jolie
Brad Pitt has been granted joint custody of his children with Angelina Jolie following a lengthy court battle.
Divorce in
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Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 26 May 2021
Estimated Jackpots:
Lotto: R18 million
Lotto Plus 1: R11.5 million
Lotto Plus 2: R4.5 million
Daily lotto: R450 000
Results:…
French court orders damages for victims of breast implant scandal
PARIS.- A Parisian court ruled that German firm TUV Rheinland was negligent in awarding safety certificates to a French company …
Marilyn Manson active arrest warrant issued for assault
Police in the US state of New Hampshire have issued an active arrest warrant for singer Marilyn Manson in connection …
