Concerns raised about gambling addiction among the youth

Gambling dice, cards and chips are seen on the keyboard in this illustration picture, June 5, 2020. The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) has expressed concern about the growing number of young people who are addicted to gambling. The foundation is among many roleplayers attending the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum’s 16th annual conference in…

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ACDP cites potential breaches in SA immigration laws

File image: South African passport. The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) is questioning the arrival of 153 Palestinian refugees in South Africa, citing potential breaches of immigration laws. The group arrived at OR Tambo International Airport last week. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola reportedly intervened to allow them to enter the country. ACDP Deputy President Wayne Thring has lamented what…

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EMS on high alert as Joburg rain persists

Rain falling on an umbrella. Johannesburg Emergency Services Spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi, is urging residents living near riverbanks to take extra pre-cautionary measures as certain rivers are expected to flood. This as isolated showers are expected persist for the next few days. No major incidents reported over night and this morning due disruptive rainfall in @CityofJoburgZA…

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SAHPRA cautions consumers against buying weightloss medicine online

South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) warns consumers to purchase products from licenced pharmacies. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has urged consumers to be cautious when purchasing weightloss medicine online and only buy from accredited pharmacies. This after the authority identified several companies advertising unauthorised medicine and falsely claiming to be…

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Batohi first witness to testify in Nkabinde inquiry

Advocate Shamila Batohi. National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi will be the first witness to testify at the Nkabinde inquiry tomorrow. The inquiry is looking into the fitness to hold office of South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andrew Chauke The inquiry officially kicked off today in Pretoria. Chauke was suspended by President Cyril…

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