Reminders on rise as WhatsApp deadline looms
Users yet to accept the new terms and conditions for the messaging platform WhatsApp will now receive “persistent” reminders ahead …
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Herd of 18 Indian elephants die in lightning strike
A herd of 18 elephants were found dead in Nagaon, in the north-east Indian state of Assam.
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South Africa’s state of disaster extended
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet have extended South Africa’s national state of disaster by a further month.
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Israel intensifies attacks in Gaza as conflict enters fifth day
The Israeli military has intensified its assault on Gaza, as Palestinian militants continue to fire rockets into Israel on …
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Teeth prove foreigners fought alongside ancient Greeks
Ancient historians loved to write about warfare and famous battles. While these millennia-old stories still feed modern imaginations – Homer’s …
Domestic abuse isn’t about just physical violence
Three or more U.S. women are murdered every day by their current or former intimate partner.
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Huawei’s ability to eavesdrop on KPN is a wake-up call
Chinese technology provider Huawei was recently accused of being able to monitor all calls made using Dutch mobile operator KPN. …
Poor sleep linked to inability to focus – new study
The morning after a difficult night’s sleep, it can feel impossible to wake up. You might press the snooze button…
Israel-Palestine conflict: the role of Hamas and Fatah rivalry in latest violence
The deadly escalation of violence across Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, in which at least 40 people have been …
Ovarian cancer: Major setback as screening trial fails to save lives
A major trial to detect one of the most elusive and deadly cancers – ovarian cancer- has failed to save …
South Africans can register to vote on 17 and 18 July weekend
Hendrickse said that voters will be able to register on 17 and 18 July at specially set-up points in their …
Fees Must Fall activist sentenced to five years in prison
CAPE TOWN.- A FeesMustFall activist has been sentenced to five years imprisonment by the Western Cape regional court.
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…Israel-Gaza: Rockets pound Israel after militants killed
Hamas militants have launched dozens of rockets at Israel after Israeli air strikes killed senior commanders and felled a multi-story …
New Covid-19 data shows infections rising- as third wave hits
Dr. Mkhize has issued a warning for provincial departments to prepare for a rise in Covid cases in the coming …
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Sexual misconduct in film: intimacy coordination can help
Allegations of serial sexual misconduct by more than 20 women against British actor, director and producer Noel Clarke have revealed …
Type 2 diabetes: sitting can cause problems with blood sugar levels, so get up and move
Many people spend large portions of their day sitting, which can cause a range of health problems. But many …
People look at social media content showcasing fatty food
Life outside our living rooms has been in short supply since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, so it’s no …
COVID-19 during pregnancy poses a low risk to newborns
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been great concern about how to protect the most vulnerable – …
Jerusalem: the politics behind the latest explosion of violence in the Holy City
The recent violence at the al-Aqsa mosque/Temple Mount area and in the Old City of Jerusalem has spiralled into something …
Visitors can now get Covid vaccine at Dracula’s castle in Romania
Doctors at the Bran Castle in central Romania are offering visitors the opportunity to get vaccinated at the Transylvania site …
SA has four active avian flu outbreaks – and no budget to deal with it
A government programme set up to manage bio-security threats – such as SA’s current avian flu outbreak- has a miniscule …
Adidas just unveiled a Xhosa sneaker with Pharrell- you can’t buy it in South Africa
The latest sneaker collaboration between musician Pharrell Williams and Adidas Originals will launch on Friday, 14 May.
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…WhatsApp confirms gradual shutdown of messaging if you don’t accept policy
A company spokesperson has confirmed that WhatsApp will gradually turn off calls and messages for users who do not agree …
At least 35 killed as Israel ramps up airstrikes in response to rocket attacks
Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians have escalated further as Palestinian militants in Gaza fired hundreds of rockets into Israel, who …
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Four ways to make sure your passwords are safe and easy to remember
For more than 15 years, there have been various predictions from tech leaders about the death of passwords. Bill Gates …
German spies in South Africa during WWII
The story of the intelligence war in South Africa during the Second World War is one of suspense, drama and …
Johannesburg is threatening to sideline informal waste pickers
Like all cities in the world, Johannesburg, South Africa’s commercial capital, has a waste management problem. In 2018/19, more than …
WHO says Indian Covid variant of ‘global concern’
The World Health Organization (WHO) have classified the coronavirus variant first found in India last year as a “variant of …
US fires warning shots at Iranian boats in Gulf
According to the Pentagon, a US Coast Guard ship fired warning shots at Iranian boats that came close to American …
NBC refuses to air Golden Globes over lack of diversity
US cable network NBC is the latest media giant planning on boycotting the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) over a …
Register for your Covid-19 vaccine through WhatsApp
The Department of Health has made a Covid-19 vaccine registration portal available through WhatsApp and USSD in South Africa.
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…Push for tighter lockdown in South Africa
According to health experts in South Africa, stricter lockdown regulations should be introduced to avoid the impact of new Covid-19 …
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What India’s second wave means for its vaccine coverage
With rich countries having bought up the majority of the world’s COVID-19 vaccines, the rest of the world has relied …
The link between fertility and longevity – new research
Fertility has declined in most industrialised countries. While the causes are largely unknown, a number of factors may contribute …
Popping toys, the latest fidget craze, might reduce stress for adults and children alike
The newest fidget craze is popping toys. Adults and kids all over the world have been buying up this endlessly …
Mounting evidence suggests COVID-19 vaccines do reduce transmission
Since COVID-19 vaccines began rolling out across the world, many scientists have been hesitant to say they can reduce transmission …
What’s the Valneva COVID-19 vaccine?
A COVID-19 vaccine from French company Valneva has yet to complete clinical trials. But it has caught the eye of …
Young adults with mild Covid symptoms at risk for long-term heart problems
New research has revealed that some young adults who had Covid-19 – but weren’t hospitalized- were found to have increased …
US passes emergency waiver after fuel pipeline cyber-attack
The US government issued emergency legislation on Sunday after the largest fuel pipeline in the US was hit by a …
Kabul attack: families bury schoolchildren after blast kills dozens
Afghan families have had to bury their children, who were killed in explosions outside a secondary school in the …
Pieces of Chinese rocket fall in Indian ocean
According to a report by China’s space agency, a Chinese rocket falling toward Earth at around 29 000 kilometers …
Mkhize calls for calm as new Covid variants are detected
JOHANNESBURG.- Health minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize has seeked to alleviate fears following the detection of two new Covid-19 variants.…
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Einstein’s two mistakes
Scientific research is based on the relationship between the reality of nature, as it is observed, and a representation of …