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RESTRICTIVE: Intermittent fasting could help people lose weight without the constant mental burden of counting calories, offering a more sustainable path for those who struggle with traditional dieting, a major study...
Obesity fuels global heart disease surge
CONDITIONS: New research warns that obesity-driven heart disease is striking people younger than ever, with developing nations facing the steepest rise in premature deaths… By WSAM Reporter A global health crisis...
JUNE 16: ENDURING MEMORY OF SOWETO UPRISING
She was only 17 on June 16 1976 when her 12-year-old younger brother, Hector Pieterson, was shot dead by a policeman during an anti-Afrikaans march by thousands of Soweto students. Now 57, Antoinette Sithole (left) has...
CONFERENCE OF AFRICA’S COMMONWEALTH SPEAKERS, MPS
Commonwealth Speakers and MPs from the CPA Africa Region met for the 19th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) Africa Region, jointly hosted by the Parliament of South Africa and the...
Pupils stranded as R932 000 sanitation project stalls
NEGLECT: Eastern Cape pupils continue to use crumbling and unsafe toilets after a contractor abandoned a sanitation project three years ago. Despite repeated promises from education officials, the nearly R1-million...
The blueprint of a young builder
GRIT: From selling soft drinks at school to leading a diversified business group spanning property, finance, education and technology, Mhlonishwa Winston Kunene’s journey illustrates the power of youth entrepreneurship...
Upcoming workshop to train future SA music stars
ASPIRATIONS: South Africa’s next chart-topping artist, producer or music entrepreneur could take a significant step towards success at the upcoming Jozi Entertainment Music Workshop set to take place in Germiston on...
PIC rocked by fresh governance crisis
OVERSIGHT: Africa’s biggest fund manager is facing renewed governance turmoil as tensions between its board, executives and political principals spill into the open amid concerns over underperforming investments and...
Remembering the thousands of women who fiercely stood against racist laws
Loot: The government is pursuing those who looted money meant to improve people’s lives through corruption By Monk Nkomo Despite the fight for justice and challenge to the unjust apartheid laws by thousands of women...
Thousands stranded as SA enforces immigration laws
Arrest: Over 40 000 undocumented migrants were arrested in the first half of 2026 By Monk Nkomo Thousands of immigrants, including hundreds of legally documented refugees, are camped outside facilities like Sherwood...
Public outcry as clinics experience contraceptive shortages
SHORTAGES: Women in North West and Gauteng say persistent shortages of contraceptive pills, injections and implants at public clinics are forcing them to switch methods, endure side effects, or risk unwanted...
Cosatu takes cost-of-living fight to Reserve Bank
STRIFE: More than 200 COSATU-affiliated workers marched to the South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria, demanding relief from soaring living costs, rising interest rates and unemployment. The federation urged government...
SAMA32 gears up for music’s biggest night
NOMINATIONS: The South African Music Awards will unveil the nominees for the 32nd edition on 25 June, setting the stage for a ‘Homecoming Edition’ that returns the country’s premier music celebration to the North West...
Luxury carmaker teams up with DJ Tira for Durban July
COLLABORATION: Mercedes-Benz Vans SA partners with Durban music icon DJ Tira ahead of the Hollywoodbets Durban July, celebrating achievement, style and a new definition of luxury rooted in experience, comfort and...
MOROCCO LEADS AFRICA’S WORLD CUP CHARGE
HOPES: Ismael Saibari’s record-breaking strike sent Morocco to the top of Group C as African teams continued to make their mark at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with several nations remaining firmly on course for the...
Sarafina! Keeps Spirit of June 16 Alive
INSPIRATION: As South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising, the return of Sarafina! to cinemas rekindles the courage, sacrifice and resilience of the youth who helped change the course of the...
UB40 turns back time in Pretoria
NOSTALGIA: Thousands of fans packed the SunBet Arena as Ali Campbell and UB40 delivered a hit-filled performance that rekindled memories, celebrated timeless music and proved why the band remains one of South...
