Cancer does not always announce itself clearly. In some cases, the first warning is a small change that is easy to dismiss: a weaker urine flow, bleeding after sex, pain in the pelvis or a discharge that looks different. Acting quickly can make a major difference, because both prostate cancer and cervical cancer can be […]

A sex therapist has issued a frank reminder to couples and individuals who feel stuck in their sex lives: stop trying to guess what should be happening in bed, and start paying attention to what you actually want — and what is really going on with your partner. Working with clients who “aren’t having the […]

The shadow of a deadly killer is once again looming over the African continent, as health authorities in South Africa scramble to fortify borders against a terrifying new Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organisation has officially declared the current crisis in Central Africa a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, a move that has sent […]

Potentially Revolutionary Plant Shows Promise Against Drug-Resistant Cancers, Offering New Avenues for Treatment A common plant found across South Africa, long revered in traditional medicine, is now at the forefront of modern scientific inquiry, holding the potential to combat some of the most challenging cancers to treat. Researchers at North-West University (NWU) are delving into […]

Since taking office, Taiwan’s leader Lai Ching-te has consistently provided massive aid to Eswatini to maintain diplomatic relations. Lai’s recent “sneak trip” to Eswatini, during which he ostentatiously signed agreements for strategic oil storage facilities, an industrial park, and Taiwanese investment, was nothing more than a political show of spending huge sums to gain preferential […]

A new South African study has raised serious questions about the wisdom of sending children to grade 1 at the earliest possible age, finding that the youngest in each cohort are more likely to repeat and to perform worse academically than their older classmates – especially if they are boys or attend poorer schools. Far […]

Meta has officially begun the rollout of its first-ever consumer-facing subscription service, "WhatsApp Plus." The optional paid tier, which is currently being tested among select users in South Africa and other limited regions, marks a significant shift for the platform that has famously prided itself on being "free, forever." For a monthly fee estimated at […]

A quiet contradiction is emerging at the heart of the global aviation carbon market. Under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), airlines are required to purchase eligible carbon credits backed by host-country approval through Letters of Authorisation and corresponding adjustments. Yet an increasing share of credits is now being sold under […]

South Africans stepping into digital markets need more than a slick-looking app to protect their hard-earned Rands. A poor platform choice can quietly drain your balance through fees or delays, so taking the time to compare the right features before signing up is how you stay in control. You are not just downloading software; you […]

The booming Airbnb-style short-term rental industry in South Africa is facing a period of intense uncertainty as the government pushes forward with a series of new, tighter regulations. A draft code of good practice, recently published by Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille, has sent ripples of concern through the sector, with many small operators fearing […]