Treatment trials for Ebola strain behind DRC outbreak show promise, WHO says
Research protocols developed before the epidemic’s onset have helped speed up testing of new treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, the WHO said.
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MERLE MANSFIELD | The right to learn in SA: Why denial stifles belonging
Policies targeting documentation risk harming foreign and vulnerable South African children, writes Merle Mansfield
Mudryk could return on Wednesday after drugs suspension
Mykhailo Mudryk could return to action following 20 months on the sidelines on Wednesday after being named in Chelsea’s squad to play Juventus in a friendly in Hong Kong.
Six years on, families of more than 200 people killed in Lebanon port blast hope for justice at last
Investigation repeatedly stymied by years of political interference paralysed the probe
Guatemala evacuates villages after Fuego volcano eruption
Authorities in Guatemala have ordered evacuations in some southern communities around the Fuego volcano, which is erupting.
Gauteng health denies DA claim of blindness from broken equipment
Health department says procurement delays did not cause loss of vision in one eye
BEYOND BOUNDARIES: The 2027 Cricket World Cup offers SA a chance to rebuild ties across Africa
South Africa must use the 2027 Cricket World Cup to strengthen ties with African neighbours in the wake of a troubling resurgence of xenophobic violence and anti-immigrant rhetoric.
WATCH | Claims of plastic bag torture emerge at ‘Cat’ Matlala’s trial
During a trial-within-a-trial in the Gauteng High Court, Musa Kekana alleged he was tortured by police with a plastic bag during his arrest for the 2024 murder of Armand Swart.
Arsenal in talks to sign Newcastle’s Guimaraes
Arsenal open direct talks with Newcastle United to sign captain Bruno Guimaraes.
MOREBLESSINGS SHOKO | Why South Africa needs more women shaping the future of maps
Women in geospatial roles already contribute to disaster risk reduction, but greater awareness and encouragement are needed to attract more young women to these careers, writes Moreblessings Shoko
Michigan reports first two US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite
Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials said on Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the US related to the microscopic parasite.
African Development Bank approves $35m for Senegal
Investors are closely watching Senegal’s efforts to tackle its debt burden
Ouaddou learns lesson after last season’s rushed debuts
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is guarding against repeating the same mistake he did at the start of last season: throwing in new signings straight into the starting XI.
Mourners line streets of Milan for legend Baresi’s funeral
Thousands gather on the streets of Milan for the funeral of legendary former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi.
Fifa private money plan had to be scrapped – Wenger
Fifa’s chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says the decision to scrap the plan to have private investment in Fifa competitions was “absolutely necessary”.
New Ford Ranger Super Duty coming to South Africa: here’s what it could cost
The commercial-focused bakkie promises greater towing, payload and off-road capability than any production Ranger before it
Greg James shares his heartbreak after death of dog Barney
The Radio 1 presenter said his beloved pet had to be put to sleep in the garden of his home.
RESTAURANT SHIFTS: Ramenhead to move to Kloof Street, as Elgr moves on
The edgy urban ramen bar is shifting from its premises on Speakers Corner in Parliament Street to the space recently vacated by Elgr in Kloof Street.
Moloto reveals his objective at Polokwane
Coach says aim is to finish third and qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup
MEDIA ANALYSIS: Another Media24 restructuring won’t fix a broken market
South Africa’s largest digital news publisher has attempted every remedy the turnaround textbook prescribes. Disposals, closures, massive headcount reduction and a digitally transformed subscription business still saw financial losses increase by 60%. If Media24 cannot break even, the problem isn’t the operating model. It is the market.