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A KwaZulu-Natal man has been caught writing a matric exam on behalf of a learner at the Phendukani Full Service School, north of the province. According to the Basic Education Department, the adult male was caught after an invigilator noticed that a photo in the identity book of one of the learners had been tampered with. It is understood that the Phendukani Full Service School hosts private candidates to write […]
As South Africa concludes Mental Health Awareness Month, dietician Omy Naidoo says diet can play a huge role on mental health and is advising people to consider a plant-based, healthy diet. Naidoo says the relationship between a healthy diet and mental well-being is very important. "The food we consume not only shapes our physical health, but also profoundly influences our mental and emotional states. There's definitely a big link […]
More incidents of suspected food poisoning have come up in the country, this time in the Eastern Cape. The Eastern Cape Department of Health has reported that the number of learners that have been hospitalised has now increased to 143. A further 23 learners from a third school in Mlungisi township in Komani were rushed to Frontier Hospital on Friday morning. The department says the learners suffered from abdominal pain, […]
As learners gear up for their final examinations for the year, Community Health and Wellbeing Lead at Anglo American, Dr Alex Plowright, says this is a crucial time for child and adolescent mental health. The 2023 National Senior Certificate examinations are set to commence on Monday, with thousands of Grade 12 learners sitting down for the all-important matric exams. Plowright says mental health can negatively impact young people's mindset […]
The Spar Proteas suffered a 62-43 defeat World number 1 Australia, on Wednesday, in the first of their three match series held in Sydney. The Origin Australian Diamonds claimed an opening test win over the South Africa, who did their best to fight back but fell short at the Cairns Convention Centre. Australians were dominant against the Spar Proteas, leading 31-21 at half time. Neither side could get […]
The Springboks are awaiting the outcome of World Rugby’s investigation into an incident whether Springboks hooker, Bongi Mbonambi, did use a 'racial slur' against an English player on Saturday, during their semi-final match. England's Tom Curry has alleged that the 32-year-old Mbonambi made racist remarks in the first half of the nail-biting game that saw the Boks clinching a 16-15 victory. “World Rugby takes all allegations of discriminatory behaviour […]
As the world observes Cybersecurity Awareness Month, author Shaun Fuchs has reiterated the importance of teaching young people how to protect themselves while navigating the online space. According to experts, cybercrime is currently one of the most prevalent forms of crime that is used globally, and criminals have found ways to deceive and to trap their victims online for benefits such as money. Speaking to YNews, Fuchs, who is the […]
As the festive season nears, the Department of Agriculture says it is working to ensure that there is no shortage of poultry products in the country. This as the deadly Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to wreak havoc in the poultry industry, leading to over seven million chickens being culled. Minister Thoko Didiza says she has decided to allow the import of poultry products into the country amid […]
As the most anticipated showdown nears, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has named an unchanged team to face England on Saturday at the Rugby World Cup in France. He has also retained the same starting XV and replacements’ bench for the semi-final. The team came out victorious by 1 point against World Cup hosts France in a thrilling 29-28 win at the Stade de France over the past weekend. Saturday's […]
