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WATCH | Can South Africa’s HIV fight survive US funding blows?
Times LIVE
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South Africa’s HIV programme, once sustained by US support, is at risk. Without replacement funding, South Africa could see a 38% increase in Aids-related deaths by 2028 and up to 150,000 HIV infections. With some frontline services collapsing and...
The longest-running murder trial in South Africa: A call for justice for Cyntheria Rex
IOL
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Cyntheria Rex's life mattered and her family has the right to see justice. These are the words of Ilitha Labantu, an organisation that advocates for the rights of women and children, as the longest running murder case in a regional court in South...
Park Hyatt emerges in South Africa
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of Park Hyatt Johannesburg, marking the luxury brand’s third destination in the African region. Set within the vibrant Rosebank district, celebrated for its cultural richness and urban vitality, Park Hyatt...
UKZN and Youtility partner to revolutionise South Africa’s energy landscape with AI-driven technology
Daily News
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July 3, 2025
Daily News Reporter|Published 1 hour ago 3min In a monumental step towards redefining South Africa's energy future, the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has announced a strategic Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with Hong Kong tech company...
Flying squad makes R700k drug bust in Cape Town
Times LIVE
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A tip-off about suspected drug dealing at a fast-food establishment has dished up a stash of Mandrax with an estimated street value of R700,000 in Athlone, Cape Town. Maitland flying squad members found three vehicles at the address in Belgravia...
Trump vows no tariff extension, hardens threats on copper, pharma, BRICS
The Hindu Business Line
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July 9, 2025
President Donald Trump vowed to push forward with his aggressive tariff regime in the coming days, stressing he would not offer additional extensions on country-specific levies set to now hit in early August while indicating he could announce...
Trump warns BRICS with 10% tariffs again; threatens 200% tariff on pharma
Orissa Post
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July 9, 2025
New York: US President Donald Trump doubled down on his threat to charge BRICS members an additional 10 per cent tariff and alleged that the group was “set up to degenerate our dollar”. Speaking to reporters as he presided over a Cabinet meeting...
Decolonisation of global health must include civil society
British Medical Journal
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Kwanele Asante, lived experience expert, lawyer, and bioethicist1, Francis Chinegwundoh, consultant urologist2, Rachel Mary Hammonds, adjunct professor3 1Patient author, Johannesburg, South Africa 2Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK 3London School...
Ladles of Love calls on South Africans to volunteer this Mandela Day
Cape Town ETC
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July 3, 2025
In the true spirit of ubuntu, Ladles of Love is calling on South Africans and businesses across the country to roll up their sleeves and give back this Mandela Day by volunteering their time to support children in need, Cape {town} Etc reports....
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Medicare drug negotiations, a Novartis malaria drug, and more
STAT - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
Rise and shine, another busy — and steamy — day is on the way. We can tell because the official mascots are spending less time on the dusty Pharmalot grounds and, instead, have curled up by the indoor cool-air blowing machines. As for us, we are...
S-African prosecutors given until October to submit their final arguments in inquest investigating death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) South African prosecutors have been given until October to submit their final arguments in the inquest investigating the 1967 death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli, the first African Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The original ruling claimed...
Cape Town revamps key athletics stadiums
Cape Town ETC
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June 30, 2025
Cape Town is making major strides in revitalizing its public sports infrastructure, with multi-million-rand upgrades now complete at Vygieskraal Stadium in Athlone and significant progress underway at Wesfleur and Blue Downs Stadiums, Cape {town}...
South Africa: Medshield is committed to building a sustainable healthcare future
Zawya
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Are you curious about what makes businesses stand out in our current environment? It's certainly not about the bottom line and the financials anymore. It's about how they impact the world – the environment, the societies in which they operate, and...
South Africa launches vaccination drive to combat foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Africanews
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June 24, 2025
South Africa has launched a nationwide livestock vaccination program to curb a growing outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, which has hit one of the country’s largest beef producers and disrupted the meat industry. Agriculture Minister John...
Landlords beware: 26 per cent of rental applicants in South Africa classified as high risk in Q1 2025
IOL
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More than a quarter of South African rental applicants were classed as high-risk in the first quarter of this year. A detailed risk analysis in the latest PayProp Rental Index highlighted that this is a significant challenge for landlords and...
10 best universities in South Africa
Techpoint Africa
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July 1, 2025
South Africa is known for its rugged coastlines, deep cultural roots, and vibrant cities. But it’s also a rising star in global education, and some of its universities rank among the best in the world. They’re not just places of learning, they’re...
Nedbank is the Best SME Bank in South Africa for the fourth consecutive year
IOL
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Following a series of international award wins in 2024, Nedbank has, once again, reinforced its position as the leading bank for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) after securing international recognition as the Best Bank for SMEs by a number of...
Opinion: Gas to Power a wrong turn in South Africa’s energy transition
Engineering News
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In this opinion article, Dr Jonty Cogger and Paul Wani Lado, attorneys at the Centre for Environmental Rights, argue that the ‘gas cliff’ should not be used as a justification for building large-scale gas-to-power infrastructure without fully...
Companies need wellness programmes that support mental health: Sadag
SABC News
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July 8, 2025
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) says SA has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. It says companies need wellness programmes to support employees’ mental health. According to Sadag, South Africa has one of the...
Nigerian woman’s reaction to foreigners being refused access to public healthcare in SA sparks debate
Briefly
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July 8, 2025
A Nigerian woman sparked a debate after urging fellow foreigners to be grateful for free access to healthcare and education in South Africa In her TikTok video, she acknowledged the frustration of being turned away but emphasised that such...