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Nabi defends Miguel’s discipline

Kaizer Chiefs head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, has rushed to the defense of Inacio Miguel amid debate of his discipline. Miguel is suspended for Chiefs' Betway Premiership matches against Richards Bay and Royal AM after he was red carded during their match against Sundowns in the Carling Knockout semi-finals. The 28-year-old had only just returned for that match from a one-game ban. He picked up four bookings in his first five games of the campaign. Nabi says he believes that for […]

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Psychiatrists warn of Magic Mushrooms’ side effects

The South Africa Society of Psychiatrists is warning of a medically administered Psilocybin psychedelic, famously known as Magic Mushrooms, used for the treatment of severe depression, substance abuse and Post Traumatic Disorder (PTSD). The organisation says users of the psychedelic are likely to experience a distorted sense of reality, and diminished sense of control, among other negative side effects. People with pre-existing psychotic disorders are said to most likely experience full psychotic episodes while on the drug. “The two big […]

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World reacts to ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu

  The International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, former Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant, and the late Hamas leader, Mohammed Deif, has been met with mixed views globally. The historic decision has ended months of suspense as the word has been waiting to see whether the court would approve the prosecutors' request to charge the trio for the 13-month-old war that has claimed thousands of lives and left many others either […]

todayNovember 22, 2024 130

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Smash Afrika encourages Yires to reach for the stars

TV and radio personality, Afrika Mdutyulwa aka Smash Afrika, has advised Yires wishing to enter the entertainment space to always remain true to themselves and be easy to work with. The entertainer began his presenting career as a Y DJ in 2012. Mdutyulwa, who has worked on various shows at the station for five years, was recently named as the new host for Big Brother Mzansi. The 36-year-old will take over from actor, and heart-throb Lawrence Maleka, to host season […]

todayNovember 22, 2024 295

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Eskom’s Sunday deadline leaves residents frustrated

Frustration amongst South Africans continues to simmer as they rush to recode their electricity meters ahead of Sunday's deadline. At least 6.9 million meters have already been successfully re-coded - with over 2 million that still need to be migrated. Scores of Eskom customers have flocked to the power utility's offices across the country. Eskom has warned that customers will lose power, and their meters will not operate if not updated by Sunday. Replacing a meter will cost each customer […]

todayNovember 22, 2024 119

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Government stands firm on 21-day spaza registration period

COGTA Minister Velenkosini Thlabisa has defended government’s controversial 21 day window for spaza shops to register.  His remarks come at the back of sentiments from some spaza shop owners,  that 21 days is not enough  and community efforts to block foreign spaza shop operators.  Hlabisa, alongside several other ministers, was in Pretoria on Thursday outlining plans to deal with food borne illnesses.  Since September, nearly 900 cases of food borne illnesses have been reported, claiming the lives of at least […]

todayNovember 22, 2024 214

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Larsen likens playing Downs to playing Bafana

Magesi coach, Clinton Larsen, has likened facing Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout final to facing Bafana Bafana. Magesi and Sundowns will face off in the Carling Knockout final at Free State Stadium on Saturday evening. Six Sundowns players, Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubass, Thapelo Morena and Iqraam Rayners were in the starting 11 when Bafana thumped South Sudan 3-0 in a dead rubber Afcon qualifier at Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday. "It feels like we are […]

todayNovember 21, 2024 103

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‘Panado or no panado, zama zamas also have right to medication’

Rescue operations are still underway in Stilfontein, North West, where illegal miners continue to refuse to come back to the surface at an abandoned mineshaft. A number of illegal miners remain underground, with some said to be sick. The miners, who have underground for months now are believed to be trying to evade arrest. It is understood that the rescue experts are planning to build a cage or elevator to get them out. They have sent down cameras in efforts […]

todayNovember 21, 2024 155

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Yaz Plus users at risk of unplanned pregnancy

Yires, who suspect they might have completed the recalled batch of Yaz Plus birth control pills, are encouraged to visit their doctor or pharmacy urgently, as they might be at risk of falling pregnant. Yesterday, the pharmaceutical company, along with the South African Health Products Authority (SAHPA) announced a recall of some of its batches. The error is recorded only on batch WEW96J, which expires in March 2026. The recall was prompted by a mix-up in the arrangement of some […]

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