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South Africa

Groundbreaking HIV drug, Lenacapavir, to be launched next month

Today at 15:43 PM, via SAnews

Groundbreaking HIV drug, Lenacapavir, to be launched next month

The launch of Lenacapavir – a groundbreaking HIV drug – will be held on June 5 in Mpumalanga.

This is according to Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi who delivered the department’s budget vote on Wednesday.

Lenacapavir is administered via injection twice a year, offering patients six months of continuous protection per...

South Africa

11 suspects arrested in major North West drug lab bust

Today at 15:39 PM, via SAnews

11 suspects arrested in major North West drug lab bust

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 11 suspects, including four Mexican nationals and one woman, following the discovery of a multimillion-rand drug manufacturing laboratory on a farm in Swartruggens in the North West.

The operation, led by SAPS specialised units, was intelligence-driven and resulted in the...

Africa

Afcon final ‘deficiencies’ dealt with – Motsepe

Today at 16:56 PM, via BBC News

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf’s reputation.

Sport

Wales and Scarlets lock Ball retires aged 34

Today at 16:05 PM, via BBC News

Wales and Scarlets lock Jake Ball announces he has played his final professional rugby game as he will retire at the end of the season.

Education

Nigeria: Minister Alausa – Little Learning Is Dangerous

Today at 15:14 PM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] In my second year at the University of Ife in 1979, two students from the Federal Government College, Kano joined the Faculty of Arts. Awam Ampah and Funso Alabi fitted in perfectly.

Lifestyle

Maria McCloy passes away at the age of 50

Today at 16:09 PM, via The South African

South African DJ, publicist and fashion designer Maria McCloy has died at the age of 50 following heart failure.

Entertainment

Game-changing HIV injection set for rollout in June

Today at 16:59 PM, via The Citizen

The department has identified specific demographics for the initial phase of the rollout to ensure the most vulnerable populations receive immediate access.

Science/Tech

Obesity rates in some countries levelling off or potentially falling, study finds

Today at 17:00 PM, via The Guardian

Researchers say rise not inevitable and it is important to unpick what is behind differences in obesity trends

A continuing rise in obesity around the world is not inevitable, research suggests, with rates in some countries levelling off or potentially in decline.

Researchers say focusing on what has been described as a global epidemic of obesity hides large variations in trends across...