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  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 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 […]

Economist, Dawie Roodt, says South Africans could see an increase in interest rates next month due to the hike in inflation. Statistics SA today announced that the consumer price inflation increased to 5.4% in September from 4.8% in August. This is the second consecutive increase, bringing the rate to the same level as it was in June this year. According to the data agency, the main contributors to the increase […]

  Veteran Palestinian leader, Hanan Ashrawi, has called on the US to hold Israel accountable for their actions and stop the attacks on Gaza. More than 2 000 people have been killed in the Israel-Palestine conflict since fighting Hamas attacked Israel more than a week ago. Ashrawi says the United States must change its Israel policy and stop providing international legal impunity. Speaking to international 24-hour news channel, Al Jazeera, […]

The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has warned of severe thunderstorms expected in parts of the country this week, as temperatures drop. The weather service has issued a Yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms, in part of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo. Heavy downpours may lead to localised flooding in low-lying areas. However, residents can expect warmer conditions to return from Thursday in the province. Yellow level 5 and 6 […]