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Don’t call it a ‘super flu’ – but the NHS is right to be worried this winter | Devi Sridhar

15 December 2025 at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

An early flu season, a new variant and poor takeup of vaccines leave the already vulnerable health service in a dangerous position

Prof Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

You might be feeling stressed out seeing the headlines about “super flu” and comparing the current winter health challenges with 2020 and Covid. Amid all the noise, it’s...

Tell us: have you ever had an allergic reaction caused by your clothes?

15 December 2025 at 13:41 PM, via The Guardian

Synthetic fabrics, particularly from fast fashion retailers, can be treated with a range of hazardous chemicals which can cause an allergic reaction. If you think this is happened to you, we’d like to hear from you

Have you suffered any personal health repercussions you suspect may have been caused by your fashion purchases?

Research has shown that synthetic fabrics, particularly from fast...

Presidency backs Solly Malatsi in BEE reform fight

15 December 2025 at 12:52 PM, via TechCentral

Presidency spokesman Vincent Magwenya has urged restraint on focusing on Starlink, saying multiple satellite providers are eyeing investment in South Africa.

ICT BEE fight deepens as MK, EFF target Malatsi

15 December 2025 at 09:34 AM, via TechCentral

MK and the EFF claim communications minister Solly Malatsi’s policy directive undermines transformation and unlawfully clears the way for the launch of Elon Musk’s Starlink in South Africa.

Starwatch: shortest day in reach as astronomical winter begins

15 December 2025 at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

Winter solstice marks moment when Earth’s north pole is tilted as far away from the sun as possible

Astronomical winter begins this week for the northern hemisphere, with the winter solstice taking place on 21 December. This is the shortest day of the year, and therefore the longest night. It has been greeted with many cultural celebrations through the ages. Ancient Rome’s Saturnalia, for...

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