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More babies die at birth, with male infants being at more risk in first week of life

Monday at 16:00 PM, via SowetanLIVE

At least 15,908 babies died at birth in 2020 compared to 7,039 who died in 1997. This is according to a Stats SA report released on Monday, which also noted that there had been an increase in neonatal deaths — babies who do not survive their first week of life — rising to 8,212 in 2020. The report said the highest number of perinatal deaths were recorded in 2009, with 25,422...

Gwarube vows to rid schools of sexual predators after latest rapes of pupils

Monday at 15:32 PM, via SowetanLIVE

The minister of basic education Siviwe Gwarube says more needs to be done to rid schools of sexual predators to ensure the safety of pupils.This comes as police in the Eastern Cape are investigating the principal of Bergview College, in Matatiele, for the rape of a seven-year-old girl.In Limpopo, police are seeking assistance to apprehend a 58-year-old teacher accused of raping a...

Over 70k people sign petition demanding justice for raped pupil (7)

Monday at 09:38 AM, via SowetanLIVE

More than 70,000 people have signed a petition demanding justice after the rape of a seven-year-old pupil in October and full transparency from her school, Bergview College, in Matatiele, Eastern Cape.The incident of the pupil’s sexual assault has gone viral, with social media users expressing frustration at how the police are handling the case, and the principal’s (Jaco Pieterse) refusal to...

How to increase your home value without breaking the bank

Monday at 05:15 AM, via SowetanLIVE

While house prices have increased marginally, but when adjusted for inflation, they are declining. Despite this, there are cost-effective ways for homeowners to add to the value of their property without having to dig deep into their pockets.

FREE TO READ | A blueprint for thriving in a digital-first world

Monday at 05:00 AM, via SowetanLIVE

SA’s small business sector is a force to be reckoned with. According to the Small Enterprise Development Agency, there are around 2.7 million small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) currently operating, and their contribution to the country’s gross domestic product stands at around 40%.Even so, it’s not easy to be an SMME owner in SA.

DA wants Lesufi to probe over-budget Tembisa rehab costs

Monday at 04:36 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The Gauteng MEC for social development, Faith Mazibuko, has revealed that R34.2m has been spent on the planning phase of the Tembisa Community Care & Rehabilitation Centre and that it had exceeded the budget by R13.7m.

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