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PUBLIC HEALTH: Flu season will start soon – here’s what you need to know to protect yourself
While some people have come down with the flu, the official flu season – based on the number of cases seen – has not yet started. Also, it’s been confirmed that there are no new Covid strains around.
News24 | Challenge Cup: Sharks skipper Am sees Euro success as pot of gold at end of redemption rainbow
Sharks midfield back Lukhanyo Am says success in the Challenge Cup will more than make up for the difficulties they have encountered this season ahead of Saturday’s Challenge Cup semi-final against Clermont.
EastEnders star named as next Death in Paradise lead detective
Don Gilet’s DI Melvin Wilson will make his debut in this year’s Christmas special.
PERSONAL FINANCE: Unclaimed insurance benefits run into the billions, but payouts are increasing
South Africa had R88.5-billion in unclaimed assets in 2022, with unclaimed insurance benefits making up 38% of the total.
PORT TRAFFIC SOLUTION: Transnet says ‘test’ has reduced coal truck congestion in Richards Bay
State-run logistics company Transnet says a test – which involves an ‘injection’ of more locomotives – has reduced the massive congestion of trucks moving coal for export to the Richards Bay Coal Terminal. While Transnet cautions that long-term success hinges on ‘ongoing processes’, it is clearly a positive development.
BUYOUT BID ANALYSIS: BHP says Anglo merger proposal not a snub to SA as executives launch local charm offensive
Mining giant BHP said on Thursday that its unsolicited bid for Anglo American, minus most of its assets in South Africa, did not ‘reflect a view’ on the country as an investment destination. BHP has also deployed a team of top executives to South Africa as part of a charm offensive to woo domestic investors and regulators.
ROAD TO 2024 ELECTIONS: ANC National Disciplinary Committee summons Zuma over MK party support
Former president Jacob Zuma is due to appear before the ANC’s National Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday after being suspended by the party for joining the uMkhonto Wesizwe party late last year.
Israeli private eye arrested in UK over alleged hacking for US PR firm
LONDON, May 2 (Reuters) – An Israeli private investigator wanted by the United States was arrested in London over allegations that he carried out a cyberespionage campaign on behalf of an unidentified American PR firm, a London court heard on Thursday.
Biden: ‘Dissent essential to democracy but must not lead to disorder’
US President Joe Biden spoke about anti-Gaza war protests that have spread across university campuses.
Swiatek sails into second straight Madrid Open final
World number one Iga Swiatek cruises into her second straight Madrid Open final where she will face either Aryna Sabalenka or Elena Rybakina.
What is behind the insulin shortage in the US?
Pharma companies are slashing insulin production in favour of more lucrative weight-loss drugs.
Tiger Woods accepts special exemption to play in U.S. Open
Tiger Woods accepted a special exemption to play in the U.S. Open, the United States Golf Association announced on Thursday.
Robbery suspect shot dead, two others arrested during ATM bombing
A suspect was shot dead and two others were arrested during a shootout with police when they attempted to bomb an ATM at a filling station in Tweefontein on Thursday morning.
Court asks Dube to explain source of R400,000 deposit for Merc
The court has asked former Mpumalanga head of human settlements David Dube to explain the source of R400,000 he used as a deposit for a Mercedes Benz AMG in 2011.
Co-op Live act moves to rival venue after chaos
Da Boogie Wit Da Hoodie fans turned up to the Co-op Live Arena only to be told his gig was cancelled due to “technical reasons”.
News24 | Lebo M’s management dispels speculation surrounding cosy private jet snap
Lebo M’s management has addressed speculation there is a new woman in the renowned composer and producer’s life.
BOOK EXTRACT: ‘AKA had possibly gotten away with murder’ — When Love Kills: The tragic tale of AKA and Anele
Melinda Ferguson’s contentious and explosive new book ‘When Love Kills: The tragic tale of AKA and Anele’ is on shelves now.
News24 | Three-month-old puppy Nala found on Khayelitsha dumpsite beats odds, ready for adoption
A malnourished three-month-old crossbreed puppy has been given a new lease on life.
Who is John Swinney, the front-runner to be Scotland’s next first minister?
It now looks as though the SNP veteran will be unopposed in his quest to become first minister.
Hamas chief Haniyeh discusses Gaza truce talks with Egypt, Qatar officials
Hamas says it is studying proposal ‘in positive spirit’ as delegation reportedly set to visit Cairo for further talks.