Hormone‑disrupting chemicals found in sanitary pad brands sold in SA

Picture of sanitary pad and pantyliner A study by the University of Free State has found hormone-disrupting chemicals in every sanitary pad and pantyliner tested from brands sold in South Africa.   They include those labelled organic or chemical-free.   The university’s scientists have warned that millions of women face regular exposure.  They have called for clearer labelling,…

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LIVE: TRC Cases | Khampepe Commission of Inquiry

Lukanyo Calata, son of Fort Calata, continues testifying at the TRC Cases Inquiry in Pretoria. He does so on behalf of the families of the Cradock Four, Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sparrow Mkhonto and Sicelo Mhauli. They were anti-apartheid activists who were murdered by the Apartheid era Security Branch in 1985. LIVE STREAM:

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General Sibiya to appear before Madlanga Commission

Suspended Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection Shadrack Sibiya appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee probing corruption in the justice system on 13 October 2025. Suspended deputy national police commissioner for crime detection, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya is expected to take to the stand at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria on Wednesday. General Sibiya is at…

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No place for corruption during flood relief: ANC Limpopo

The Letaba River overflowing after floods in Limpopo. Officials and other role players in the rebuilding of damaged infrastructure after the devastating floods in Limpopo must refrain from corruption. This is the message by African National Congress (ANC) Limpopo deputy chairperson, Florence Radzilani, who was speaking at the Provincial Executive Committee meeting in Polokwane. Persistent…

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