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Mounjaro for Weight Loss: Aspen Wins SA Approval

Mounjaro for Weight Loss: Aspen Wins SA Approval

Aspen has secured local approval to market Mounjaro for weight loss, bringing a once-weekly KwikPen option to South Africans under medical supervision. The rollout boosts competition in GLP-1 treatments, with doctors guiding dose escalation, lifestyle support and monitoring—while pricing, scheme cover and
October 15, 2025
Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Israel Kills Six Palestinians

Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Israel Kills Six Palestinians

Gaza ceasefire violations are escalating tensions. On October 14, 2025, Israeli forces opened fire in northern Gaza, killing at least six Palestinians, local health authorities reported. Israel’s new aid restrictions and closure of the Rafah crossing deepen the crisis, threatening the fragile
October 15, 2025
Matcha and Iron Deficiency: Should You Worry?

Matcha and Iron Deficiency: Should You Worry?

Matcha’s vibrant green hue and health benefits have made it a South African favourite. However, social media videos linking matcha and iron deficiency have sparked concern. Let’s unpack the facts. Matcha, a finely ground green tea powder, contains polyphenols and catechins that
October 14, 2025
Gaza Ceasefire Frees Hostages, Trump Hails Peace

Gaza Ceasefire Frees Hostages, Trump Hails Peace

A historic Gaza ceasefire has freed 20 Israeli hostages and 1,950 Palestinian prisoners, ending two years of conflict. US President Donald Trump, speaking at Israel’s Knesset, hailed a “new Middle East” while pushing for lasting peace. Emotional reunions unfolded as hostages embraced
October 14, 2025
South African Drone Components in Russian Drones Probed

South African Drone Components in Russian Drones Probed

South African authorities are urgently probing how Lightware Optoelectronics’ laser range finders, designed for civilian use, ended up in Russian drones attacking Ukraine. Flagged by Ukraine’s sanctions envoy in August 2025, the discovery has sparked an NCACC investigation, challenging South Africa’s neutrality
October 14, 2025
Eastern Cape Municipalities Crisis: Seven Face Financial Ruin
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Eastern Cape Municipalities Crisis: Seven Face Financial Ruin

The Eastern Cape municipalities crisis has pushed seven local governments to the brink of collapse, with the United Democratic Movement (UDM) blaming decades of ANC mismanagement. Makana, Sundays River Valley, and others face financial ruin, worsened by R30 billion in irregular spending
October 13, 2025
Aid Trucks Entering Gaza Post-Ceasefire

Aid Trucks Entering Gaza Post-Ceasefire

Aid trucks entering Gaza signal hope after a US-brokered ceasefire. On Sunday, dozens of trucks delivered food, fuel, and medical supplies via Rafah and Kerem Shalom borders. UN officials praise the progress as leaders prepare for a pivotal Egypt summit to discuss
October 13, 2025
Nigeria Christian Killings: Cruz Claim Sparks backlash

Nigeria Christian Killings: Cruz Claim Sparks backlash

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz alleges “Nigeria Christian killings” on a massive scale and pushes sanctions, but Abuja rejects the figures as false and misleading. Meanwhile, lawmakers urge careful language and diplomacy. The broader picture is messier: jihadist attacks, banditry, and farmer–herder conflict
October 10, 2025
Fort Hare Shutdown: UFH Halts All Operations

Fort Hare Shutdown: UFH Halts All Operations

The University of Fort Hare has suspended all on-site operations after arson and unrest on the Alice campus. Management ordered students to vacate residences as damage estimates climb toward R500 million. Student leaders plan a court challenge to the eviction directive while
October 10, 2025
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