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Gauteng health struggles to recover debt owed by foreigners
The department is on a mission to recover R4.6bn in outstanding patient fees. Of this total, R2.4bn is owed by individual patients, both South African citizens and foreigners
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The department is on a mission to recover R4.6bn in outstanding patient fees. Of this total, R2.4bn is owed by individual patients, both South African citizens and foreigners

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As Wales look to secure qualification for the World Cup, Neco Williams describes how following in the footsteps of Welsh icons can be an inspiration and a burden.

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The war has caused “imminent danger” to the country’s energy supplies, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says.

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Ian Coates, 65, was stabbed to death by Valdo Calocane in the early hours of 13 June 2023.

South Africa
SABC has released audience performing data of the SABC’s current affairs show, Face the Nation.

South Africa
Bester said it must be proven in a court of law that he did in fact escape from custody.

South Africa
Mashatile says the national TB programme has managed to achieve a reduction of TB incidence.
South Africa
Steenhuisen hails court decision on national FMD strategy
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed today’s outcome in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, which has affirmed the department’s lawful authority to regulate and manage South Africa’s response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).The application brought by Sakeliga and others sought urgent interim relief...

World
Frederiksen enjoyed a surge in popularity for standing up to the US over Greenland but her support is down on 2022.

World
The Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as the next Department of Homeland Security secretary. And, Iran has denied that it’s in talks with the U.S. to end the war, which is now in its fourth week.

World
Officials said the attacks were among the worst in ten days, with damage reported in eleven regions across the country.

World
Israeli health officials said Iranian missiles struck four sites across Israel Tuesday, including central Tel Aviv, injuring at least six people. Iranian authorities also said a gas supply line in southwest Iran was struck overnight.

Africa
Namibia’s regulator noted that Starlink’s subsidiary is not locally owned.

Africa
Moses Itauma, one of heavyweight boxing’s brightest prospects, says he found the answers to questions about his identity on a trip to his father’s village in Nigeria.

Africa
A court in Cape Town found Iain Wares guilty of indecently assaulting a former student who accused him of sexual abuse in the 1980s.

Africa
The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.

Business
The Chief Minister says conflict in the Middle East will lead to price rises in the coming days.

Business
The proposed new routes and stations for the Gautrain have been officially gazetted.

Business
Retailability CEO Norman Drieselmann is an experienced senior executive with a demonstrated history of working in blue-chip listed entities and private equity firms.

Business
Discovery has sold a large chunk of its stake in Cambridge Mobile Telematics from the US.

Politics
McKenzie accuses James of breaching certain provisions of the Code of Ethical Conduct.

Politics
TMPD Deputy Commissioner Revo Spies is testifying at the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
The inquest is looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four.

Politics
The commission is probing allegations of corruption, political interference in the justice system.

Sport
Matchroom Sport president Barry Hearn says it is “unthinkable” the World Snooker Championship would be played anywhere other than the Crucible.The Sheffield venue will be refurbished to add up to 500 more seats, in a £45m revamp that will keep the sport there until at least 2045.

Sport
This guy was a serious player.

Sport
This season’s English Football League play-off finals at Wembley will take place over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend in May.

Sport
Tom English speaks to those who returned Scotland to the men’s World Cup finals for the first time since 1998 about the epic win over Denmark.
Education
The largest school system in the United States released its first guide on how teachers can incorporate artificial intelligence into their work and schools.

Education
A study found correlation between the environment and long-term wellness in sample of 1,978 who attended college between 1940-80
Attending a historically Black college or university (HBCU) as a young adult may be linked with better later-life cognitive outcomes for Black Americans, according to a recent study. The authors sampled 1,978 Black American adults who attended college between 1940 and...
Education
[Nile Post] Five visually impaired learners were among 90 youth who graduated on Monday from the Ggaba Community Project Vocational Training Centre in Makindye Division.
Education
[GroundUp] At 28 schools across the Cape Flats, women are being trained to help grade 2 and 3 pupils improve their mathematics through the creative use of games and activities.
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Entertainment
“I hope they start thinking properly now because there are a lot of people already saying Sundowns will win this one,” Ntombela cautioned.

Entertainment
South African pop star Kurt Darren shares his thoughts on his viral new single, which is sparking debate across the country.

Entertainment
UN reports over 500 civilians killed in Sudan drone strikes, with Kordofan region bearing the brunt of escalating conflict violence.

Entertainment
Heavy strikes continue across Iran and Israel as conflicting claims over negotiations fuel uncertainty and fears of prolonged war.

Science/Tech
New York, United States – Uphold, the modern infrastructure provider for on-chain finance, has introduced access to a premium Visa Signature credit card(1) that lets customers spend against their crypto holdings without having to sell. Accepted at 150 million merchants worldwide Flexible, fixed-rate repayment terms No annual fees, no credit checks Benefits include airport lounge access, […]

Science/Tech
The BNB coin price recently showed a strong bullish surge, with February returns hitting 372.6%, keeping many traders interested. At the same time, the latest Zcash news highlights a 15% price jump following a $25 million investment round. While these coins show steady growth, they are being overshadowed by a much bigger move. BlockDAG (BDAG) […]

Science/Tech
For oncologists like me, it would be a different world if we could accurately detect cancer before it metastasised and reassure patients that early intervention saved lives
At an academic function, a guest asks what I do and I say, “public hospital doctor”, which seems more benign than “oncologist”. When he asks me to elaborate, his eyes widen as he exclaims, predictably, “Wow,...

Science/Tech
The Post Office cannot be saved without R3.8-billion in funding that government has confirmed is not coming.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa has lost two tyre factories in recent years, and a third is now reportedly facing a bleak outlook.

Motoring
Gauteng has failed to appoint a new contractor to operate the Gautrain service before the concession’s expiry date, despite having 19 years to prepare.

Health
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
Health
Once a week, patients in an Argentine hospital with Parkinson’s disease use the movements of tango to help address issues of balance, stiffness and coordination.

Health
The UK has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Can it regain its status, and how?
Health
The country’s experiment with psychedelic medicine has led to positive outcomes, psychiatrists say, but also highlights the limitations of the nascent field.