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Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu should introduce a “Top-Up” child support grant for orphans in the care of extended families, civil society organisations say.

North Wales Police says it is at Wrexham Industrial estate in Wockhardt.

The value of the British and Irish Lions “cannot be underestimated”, says Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend.

Sanef says it is appalled and saddened after ANA chief executive officer Vasantha Angamuthu admitted it accepted money from the SSA to “provide multi-media training for SSA analysts and interns across Africa” and carry positive stories about South Africa and the government.

Three LGBTQI rights protesters have been arrested in Singapore after taking part in a tiny, rare demonstration triggered by the government’s alleged mistreatment of a transgender student, according to police.

A letter from a descendent of Italy’s wartime King, apologizing for his ancestor’s role in enabling Mussolini’s fascist policies during World War II, has been criticized by historians and Jewish groups after several decades of silence from members of the disbanded royal family.

Sanofi will produce doses of Pfizer/BioNTech which, along with AstraZeneca, has had supply problems.

Microsoft co-founder turned philanthropist Bill Gates says he has been taken aback by the volume of ‘crazy’ and ‘evil’ conspiracy theories about him spreading on social media during the Covid-19 pandemic, but has said he would like to explore what is behind them.

Malian and French forces have killed around 100 jihadists and took another 20 captive in a joint operation this January in central Mali, the West African nation’s army has said in a statement.

A democratic administration is likely to revert to the US’s default position on global affairs, which doesn’t leave much for Africa to celebrate

The deal aims to increase the relatively low trade between African countries.

All appeared lost until a Dutch nun from Mukakamanzi’s church turned up at the prison and secured her release by paying the police.

Much like its private hospital peers, Life Healthcare had a tough run during the first part of the pandemic as patients postponed non-emergency surgeries

For Branko Brkic, editor-in-chief of the Daily Maverick, her conduct was “gut punch, a betrayal of the worst kind”.

Mogajane warned that this was just an estimate.

The money would be used to pay accepted and signed voluntary severance packages.

Ms K continues her testimony on Wednesday afternoon. Earlier, she told the commission that the abuse of the State Security Agency happened primarily under the political leadership of various ministers, including Siyabonga Cwele.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Small Business Development Minister, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni as Acting Minister in the Presidency: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation until further notice.

Political analyst Lukhona Mnguni says members of the public should prepare themselves for explosive evidence which an unidentified witness has started to give at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture in Johannesburg.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says he agrees with many members of the public that his department’s officials should have acted against Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane for not wearing a mask at the funeral of Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu on Sunday.  

Tennis star Andy Murray has offered advice to recreational players on how to stay fit for the sport during lockdown.

The WWE Royal Rumble is known for its surprise appearances, which is one reason the event has proven so popular down the years.

Proteas duo Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk were nominated for the newly-introduced player of the month awards by the International Cricket Council.

Former Proteas great Jonty Rhodes is widely considered as the best fielder of his generation – maybe ever. He names 4 players who’ve impressed him.

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Labour calls for key workers to be added to the first phase of the vaccination programme.

TNT Africa has a new modern and sleek logo, new wrestling show and fresh content on the cards for 2021.

From producing hit Netflix films to heading up corporate conglomerates, this is what the former cast of e.tv’s ‘Backstage’ are up to now.

The recently-launched Samsung Galaxy S21 is set tp be the main Android rival for Apple’s iPhone 12.

Eskom has thanked South Africans for heeding its regular power alerts aired on various television broadcasts.

Performance replaces Plus with the only option being the choice of lid.

The spread of other dangerous germs is surging — a result, in part, of the chaotic response to the pandemic.

Men at risk for diabetes had greater blood sugar control and lost more belly fat when they exercised in the afternoon than in the morning.

Vicki Meredew, who received a leftover vaccine dose, will continue palliative treatment for a brain tumour.

One of the nation’s largest health insurers is agreeing to pay for breast augmentation for some trans women.

By Nicole Horn, Biodiversity Capabilities The bontebok – a likable, medium sized antelope with a multi-coloured coat and endemic to the Western Cape, is listed as Vulnerable in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species.  It was once on the brink of extinction due to hunting, human settlement and incorrect […]

By Nicole Horn and Alexis Olds Migration is a widespread but highly complicated and diverse component to many fish species lives.  Migration can be strenuous and often consists of extremely long journeys. The life history stages of certain species rely heavily on migration. Fish will migrate for several reasons including escaping unfavourable conditions, moving to […]

Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has asked the management of the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park Authority to justify its decision to breach the St Lucia estuary mouth.

Scientists, using a wind tunnel and high-speed cameras, have captured the butterfly’s flying skill.