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WATCH LIVE | Lenacapavir rollout launch

Today at 12:37 PM, via SowetanLIVE

President Cyril Ramaphosa is on Friday launching the rollout of Lenacapavir, a new injectable prevention for HIV/Aids.

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Italy introduces parental consent for sex education in schools

Today at 12:30 PM, via Daily Maverick

Sex education in Italian schools will require parental consent under a reform promoted by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government, which also excludes it from nurseries and primary schools.

South Africa

KZN reaffirms commitment to social cohesion, human dignity

Today at 12:39 PM, via SAnews

KZN reaffirms commitment to social cohesion, human dignity

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the province’s commitment to constitutional governance, public safety, social cohesion and human dignity.”Strong societies are built not by choosing between compassion and lawfulness, but by embracing both,” he said.Ntuli made the remarks while addressing the KwaZulu-Natal...

South Africa

SAPS suspends nine police officers

Today at 11:59 AM, via SAnews

SAPS suspends nine police officers

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the suspension of nine police officers, who served as members of the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) in relation to the Medicare24 tender process.

“The affected members have been placed on suspension pending the finalisation of disciplinary and related investigations. SAPS remains committed to...

Science/Tech

TikTok SA cracks down on harmful content

Today at 12:17 PM, via ITWeb

TikTok removed millions of videos and over 500 000 underage accounts in Q4 2025, as it intensified efforts to protect users.

Health

1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section

Today at 11:12 AM, via BBC News

A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows – marking a significant rise over the last five years.

Health

How Gold Is Driving the Spread of Ebola

Today at 11:04 AM, via New York Times

Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating outbreak.