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Government reassures public on safety of menstrual products following study detecting endocrine-disrupting chemicals
36+ min ago (718+ words) The National Department of Health says sanitary pads and panty liners remain safe for use despite the presence of very small amounts of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, following consultations with leading local and international health experts. This follows the release of a…...
JMPD officer suspended after allegedly assisting murder-accused Katiso Molefe
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (1244+ words) Image: Simphiwe Mbokazi / Independent Newspapers The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has confirmed that a metro police officer who was named at the Madlanga Commission for allegedly misusing state resources to assist murder-accused Katiso "KT" Molefe is currently suspended. The…...
All Blacks coaching shift: Dave Rennie eyes Japan-based stars to challenge Springbok dominance
19+ hour, 16+ min ago (629+ words) The new All Blacks coach, Dave Rennie, wants to twist the arm of NZ Rugby into allowing him to pick All Blacks based in Japan, and if he gets it right, it could be a game-changer. There are two players…...
Blitzboks hit reset for North America trip as coach Philip Snyman balances depth and drive
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (506+ words) Philip Snyman praised the Blitzboks' resilience after their Perth Sevens triumph, saying belief and discipline powered a vital win over Fiji that revived South Africa's HSBC SVNS title hopes. The Springbok Sevens head into the North American leg of the…...
Budget 2026 sparks cautious optimism despite lingering risks
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (1006+ words) Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Budget 2026 has drawn cautious optimism from tax experts, investors and business leaders. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Budget 2026 draws cautious optimism from tax experts, investors and business leaders, who say the fiscal stance signals stability, credibility and…...
Aweh! Mzansi, Aweh! Cape Town - lordkez steps onto Africa’s biggest jazz stage
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (315+ words) Catch lordkez live at Cape Town International Jazz Festival on March 27. When'lordkez'performs at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival'(CTIJF)'at the CTICC on March 27, it will mark a defining milestone in the rise of one of South Africa's most…...
Blitzboks target another Vancouver statement as refreshed skipper Impi Visser returns
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (618+ words) The Springbok Sevens team have arrived in Vancouver for the latest HSBC SVNS Series round, with regular skipper Impi Visser back at the helm and eager to make his mark at BC Place. Image: BackpagePix / File The Springbok Sevens head…...
From doubts to triumph: Ronwen Williams' remarkable 500-match career
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (486+ words) Bafana Bafana skipper Ronwen Williams has reached a milestone 500 career club appearances. There was a time when questions about his height threatened to define the narrative around Ronwen Williams. Goalkeepers, after all, were expected to dominate their penalty areas through…...
Shukri Conrad’s uncomfortable honesty is the only cure for the Proteas' knockout curse
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (666+ words) New Zealand's Cole McConchie delivers a ball during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup semi-final match against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Who the hell is Cole McConchie? This was the message that was blowing…...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Gauteng and surrounding provinces
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (331+ words) Residents in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and northern Limpopo are urged to stay alert after the South African Weather Service issued a Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms, bringing heavy rain, lightning and possible service disruptions. Residents in parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga and…...