Why children need protection from toxic stress at an early age 
Toxic chemicals linked to lower egg counts in women 
Why the Wuhan lab leak theory must be investigated 
Rare blue diamond found in Gauteng goes on sale 
US military apologizes for storming olive oil factory in Bulgaria New malaria vaccine proves highly effective
Coronavirus vaccines have been developed and deployed in record time, but as global rollout has progressed, too few doses have …
South Africa’s 1994 apartheid ‘miracle’: what’s left?
In the 1990s, a commonly held view was that South Africa had achieved a “miracle” because of its relatively peaceful …
What triangular patterns on rocks may reveal
The Pleistocene epoch, which started 2.6 million years ago and lasted until about 11,700 years ago, was crucially important …
SA remains a nation of insiders and outsiders
Twenty seven years into democracy, South African politics is still for the few. And those who complain the most …
4 foods to help you combat dry skin this winter
Cracked lips, crusty elbows and dry skin that won’t stay moisturized no matter what you do. It’s that time of …
SA’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout to continue on Wednesday- Mkhize
JOHANNESBURG.- According to Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, which was paused due to blood clot …
Firefighter heroes face the chop
When the alarm that signalled the devastating blaze on Table Mountain, the firefighters who are in a protracted battle with …
Indonesia says missing submarine has been found in pieces
According to the Indonesian military, the Indonesian naval submarine that went missing last week has been found shattered into at …
First supermoon of 2021 to rise on Tuesday
The first supermoon of the year will happen on Tuesday, appearing up to 30% brighter and 14% bigger than a …
KRI Nanggala found: what might have happened
After a five-day search, wreckage from Indonesia’s missing submarine KRI Nanggala has been discovered at a depth of more than …
Daily lotto results for 25 April 2021
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Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 24 April 2021
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Powerball and Powerball Plus results for 23 April 2021
Estimated Jackpots:
R90 million (Powerball)
R32 million (Powerball Plus)
Daily lotto: R500 000
Results:
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Do you really need to drink 8 glasses of water a day?
The warmer weather and longer days have inspired reminders to “stay hydrated” and drink eight glasses of water – or …
Varicose veins: are they harmful?
Around 25% of women and 15% of men have varicose veins. These are swollen and twisted superficial veins – which …
COVID-19 restrictions take a toll on brain function
Confinement — which has been frequent during the pandemic — has undeniable effects on the brain. There’s the inability to …
Oscars 2021: COVID-19 has rekindled a love of movies
For the first time in more than 90 years of Academy Awards history, films released via commercial streaming or …
The Handmaid’s Tale season 4 walks a fine line
This review contains spoilers for the first three episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale season four.
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COVID vaccine may lead to a harmless lump in your armpit
Australian women are being asked to think about the timing of breast cancer screening as they prepare to receive their …
Submarines are meant to hide but what if one disappears?
In waters north of Bali, a frantic search is underway for the Indonesian submarine KRI Nanggala, missing with 53 crew …
Brown locusts have survived a long drought in SA
The Northern Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa recently experienced their longest drought in 100 years. The seven …
The Table Mountain fire: what we can learn
The fires that started on 18 April 2021 on the slopes of Table Mountain in South Africa destroyed several buildings …
5 things that could make your cold or flu symptoms worse
Flu season, which typically falls between April and September in South Africa, is likely to overlap or coincide with …
SA now has an app to report Covid-19 vaccine side-effects
SAHPRA has launched a new app that makes reporting side-effects patients experience when using medication and vaccines much easier, this …
Global online store Wish has struck deal with SA Post Office to deliver products faster
Wish, the global online store that’s based in San Francisco, has struck a deal with the South African Post Office …
Former All Black sentenced for punching woman while drunk
Zac Guildford has been named as the former All Black sentenced for punching a woman in the face after the …
Second avian flu outbreak reported in North West
A second outbreak of avian flu has been detected in the North West province, only a week after it was …
Daily lotto results for more 22 April 2021
Estimated Jackpot: R350 000
Results: 04, 12, 18, 21, 2
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Ivermectin: why it isn’t recommended for use
As the search continues for treatments for COVID-19, the results from a number of studies have led to changes in …
Nato betrays itself if local Afghan staff are left at risk
The announcement of the US and Nato military withdrawal from Afghanistan later this year has elicited many responses, not least …
Deep-sea volcanic eruptions create megaplumes
The ocean floor is famously unexplored and is imaged in much less detail than the surfaces of Mars, the Moon …
Dead Sea Scrolls: two scribes probably wrote one of the manuscripts
Ever since the Dead Sea Scrolls were accidentally discovered over 70 years ago in a cave in Israel, they have …
Disconnect between research and urban planning
The African continent is fast on its way to becoming one of the world’s largest urban hubs. This has …
MI5 joins Instagram to bust ‘martini-drinking stereotypes’
The British security service MI5 is joining Instagram in a bid to increase transparency and get rid of the “martini-drinking …
Ramaphosa sets the date for the 2021 local government elections
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the local government elections will take place on Wednesday, 27 October 2021.
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…A submarine with 53 crew members has vanished off the coast of Bali
The Indonesian navy is searching for a submarine that went missing off the coast of Bali during a training exercise …
Ohio shooting: Police officer shoots teenage girl
A police officer in the US state of Ohio has shot and killed a 16-year old girl while responding to …
Pakistan hotel bomb: Deadly blast hits luxury venue in Quetta
A bomb explosion at a luxury hotel in the Pakistani city of Quetta has killed at least four people and …
Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 21 April 2021
Estimated Jackpots:
Lotto: R6 million
Lotto Plus 1: R1.8 million
Lotto Plus 2: R12 million
Daily lotto: R400 000
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Climate change threatens coffee and coffee beans
The world loves coffee. More precisely, it loves arabica coffee. From the smell of its freshly ground beans through to …
Gastro outbreak: how does it spread, and how can we stop it?
On Monday, Victorian health authorities released figures showing they’d received 389 reports of “gastro” outbreaks so far in 2021.
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What to drink with dinner to get the most iron from your food
A drink with your breakfast, lunch or dinner can make your meal more enjoyable. But have you considered whether your …
Derek Chauvin conviction: a long history of police brutality
The unprecedented conviction of police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder and manslaughter of George Floyd is testament to the …
Why the fire on Table Mountain was particularly devastating
The devastating fire that ran its course across the side of Table Mountain in Cape Town this week has put …
Why you shouldn’t use your laundry greywater in your garden
For the sake of the soil in which your plants are supposed to grow, think twice before using your laundry …
Climate change: Growing doubts over ‘chip fat’ biofuel
New research questions the environmental impact of rising imports of used cooking oil (UCO) into the UK and Europe.
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…Tik Tok sued for billions over use of children’s data
Popular app, TikTok is facing a legal challenge from former children’s commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, over how it collects …
Bat Out Of Hell composer Jim Steinman dies
Jim Steinman, the colorful composer behind hit songs like Bat Out Of Hell and Total Eclipse Of The Heart…
George Floyd: Derek Chauvin guilty of murder
An US jury found former police officer, Derek Chauvin, guilty of murder over the death of African-American George Floyd on …
The Buck Stops Here – Because Freedom Day is around the corner, and this is what Freedom Day means to young people in South Africa.
– Lebogang Ditsebe
We as young people in South Africa need to realise that two key things stand out, from …