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Legal Bid To Make Medicine Affordable
IN what could be a groundbreaking case for affordable access to medicines in South Africa, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) and Doctors Without Borders Southern Africa (MSF), have intervened as friends of the court in a legal challenge relating t
Pretoria News Weekend3 min read
Mokwena Reveals ‘Microscope Focus’ On Wydad
RHULANI Mokwena was at his show-off best in the pre-match press conference for Mamelodi Sundowns’ CAF Champions League semi-final first-leg tie against Wydad Casablanca. The Brazilians coach – perhaps in a ploy to send a warning to the opposition – r
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Three Footballers Who Could Follow Ronaldo To Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian football, for now, is on the rise. The national team proved they can be competitive on a global scale by inflicting a 2-1 group stage defeat over eventual champions Argentina at the World Cup last year. By doing so, they became the firs
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Man City Eye Finish Line, But Title Race Not Over Yet For Arsenal
Manchester City can take a giant stride towards a third consecutive Premier League title by beating Everton this weekend, but rejuvenated Arsenal have not given up hope of springing a surprise. Liverpool are suddenly in the conversation for a top-fou
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‘Israel Lacks Commitment To Protect Journalists’
A year after Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead during an Israeli army raid in the West Bank, likely by an Israeli soldier, no one has been charged, disciplined or otherwise held responsible. And no one is likely to be, a
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Spur Sponsors U-17 Schools Netball
Spur Steak Ranches has announced its sponsorship of u-17 Schools Netball in South Africa. The sponsorship forms part of Spur’s “commitment to encourage children and families to lead happy and active lifestyles and builds on its existing school sports
Pretoria News Weekend3 min readPopular Culture & Media Studies
The Hottest Footwear Trends To Watch Out For This Winter
While we might still be enjoying a few sunny days, there’s a definite chill in the air. A sure indication that winter has set in. Summer frocks, cheeky shorts, sandals and strappy heels are no longer a part of our wardrobe as the cold weather forces
Pretoria News Weekend3 min read
Burn Survivor’s Miracle Recovery From Severe Injuries
SPEAKING to Kelvin van Baalen you might think that he sounds just like any other young man, working, studying and busy building a future. But Van Baalen’s story is very different to that of most – he is a burn survivor whose journey of recovery is t
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‘Queen of Mommy Bloggers’ Heather Armstrong dies at 47
Heather Armstrong, a pioneering blogger who transformed women’s media and altered the public perception of motherhood, died this week at the age of 47. Armstrong, who also went by her maiden name, Heather Hamilton, died by suicide, her boyfriend, Pe
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ECONOMIC CRISIS Navigating The Rising Cost Of Living Needs Innovation
THE world is currently battling to deal with inflation pressures that can be traced back to various factors, which are mostly external in nature, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year. How did the Russian invasion of Ukraine worsen glob
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Celebrate Mother’s Day The Right Way With These Delicious Foods
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, and it is time to do a little spoiling! While you cannot go wrong with a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates, it is always more meaningful when you take the trouble to cook something for her. It does not have to be expen
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Government Tightening The Screws On Exchange Controls
Taxpayers can no longer just send R10 million overseas per year on a no-questions-asked basis. Complicated application processes now await such requests for money to leave SA. In an unexpected move, the National Treasury introduced a new regime for
Pretoria News Weekend2 min readPopular Culture & Media Studies
UHambo! Schoolgirls Find Their Feet
Today, society depends on technology and digital use for every interaction. The youth, in particular, are influenced by what they see on platforms such as TikTok and heavily rely on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram to communicate. Durban Girls’ Colle
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Duchess Of Sussex ‘Hires Kim Kardashian’s Former Bodyguard’
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has reportedly hired Kim Kardashian’s former bodyguard. The security expert was spotted walking behind the 41-year-old former actress – who relocated to the US with her husband Prince Harry three years ago – and two of her p
Pretoria News Weekend2 min readCrime & Violence
DA Wants Dr Magudumana’s Licence Revoked
THE DA is calling on the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) to probe Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s suitability to hold a practising licence, with an endeavour to revoke it. It was revealed in March that Magudumana, a celebrity doctor and
Pretoria News Weekend3 min read
Bucs Hold All The Cards, Chiefs Hold Out For Hope
And then there were two! The penultimate games of the DStv Premiership could all but decide the team that will finish as runners-up in the league this season. It’s been another topsy-turvy season for Mamelodi Sundowns’ rivals, Orlando Pirates and Kai
Pretoria News Weekend1 min read
Young Scientists To Compete In Global Competition
Four young scientists from South Africa will have the opportunity to showcase their scientific projects at the Indonesia International Science Technology and Engineering Competition (ISTEC) in Bali. This student research competition seeks to identify
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Nkwe: Gwavu Will Help Proteas Maintain Strong Fielding Tradition
The Proteas installed another building block in their preparation for the ICC World Cup later this year with the appointment of Wandile Gwavu as the team’s permanent white-ball fielding coach yesterday. Gwavu replaces Justin Ontong, who performed the
Pretoria News Weekend1 min readCrime & Violence
Man Wakes Up To Hotel Manager Sucking His Toes
Strange things are happening in planes and hotels, and it seems you can never be too safe. Take, for example, Pete Brennan from Texas, who stayed in a hotel while on a business trip to Nashville, Tennessee. What could possibly go wrong, right? Bren
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Engelbrecht, Dixon Step Up For Connacht Challenge
The Stormers reinforced their forwards with two hard men for their United Rugby Championship (URC) semi-final against Connacht today. But the absence of injured Springboks Deon Fourie and Marvin Orie will still be felt in a match where they would’ve
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Cocktail Champion Bags Scottish Holiday Prize
A Pretoria cocktail mixologist will celebrate his birthday in Scotland later this month, after winning a three-night holiday for mixing-up a top-notch cocktail. Pretoria’s Thabiso Molonyama, 33, the founder of The Everyday Bar, joined bartenders fr
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Klaasen Reaping The Rewards Of Hard Work In IPL, Says Walter
Proteas short-format coach Rob Walter has been keeping a close eye on his players in the Indian Premier League, and says they planned to use this tournament as an opportunity to prepare for the World Cup. In a World Cup year, any competitive cricket
Pretoria News Weekend4 min read
Africa Month Tap Continent’s Mineral Wealth With Decolonised Education
Africa is well equipped with wealth through its natural resources. However, it remains poor and constantly claims the title of being a “dark continent”. Political leaders who come into power constantly give civilians false hope they will bring an en
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New ExHibit Of Masterpieces
Vincent Van Gogh’s feverish final months in a French village, when he churned out masterpieces as he spiralled into despair, are the subject of a one-off exhibition that opened in Amsterdam this week. The show, at the Van Gogh Museum in the Dutch cap
Pretoria News Weekend1 min readCrime & Violence
Trump Appeals Verdict
Former US President Donald Trump, 76, is appealing a New York jury’s verdict in a civil case that he sexually abused and defamed writer E Jean Carroll. The jury in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday awarded Carroll, 79, $5 million (R58m) in damages.
Pretoria News Weekend2 min read
Teams Battle It Out To Avoid Relegation
Maritzburg United’s chances of PSL survival have dropped with each passing week, and they are now staring at relegation with their fate out of their hands. The Team of Choice heads into the final two games of the season at the foot of the DStv Premie
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Family Contributions To Global Peace
May 15, celebrated as the International Day of Families, is a reminder of the moments of joy, and of strength, that we have felt whenever the affairs of our family were conducted peacefully. The family forms the basis of both the individual’s materia
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Western Province Hold Off Gutsy Griffons
It TOOK them about 40 minutes to really go through the gears in Welkom, but Western Province did enough in the second half to keep out a tough Griffons side yesterday to score a bonus-point 25-21 victory. They scored four entertaining tries, taking t
Pretoria News Weekend3 min read
Nursing From The Heart, With Compassion
WHILE the world celebrated International Nurses Day yesterday, a nurse with a passion for assisting children on their path to recovery spoke about his challenges, coupled with the joy the profession gives him. “Nursing must be from your heart; it is
Pretoria News Weekend3 min read
Tapping Into Continent’s Unlimited Potential
Africa’s unlimited potential came under the spotlight at Africa Travel Indaba 2023, which took place from May 4 to 11. With May being Africa Month, delegates from across the continent and world gathered at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Con
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