Youth urge action as vaping ads target students

FILE PHOTO: A man vapes at a coffeeshop. 2 minutes World No Tobacco Day is observed globally on May 31st, with experts highlighting the health risks associated with smoking. The South African Medical Research Council says over 76% of university students have been exposed to e-cigarette advertisements, including promotions like free samples and discounts. The…

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Friends and families pay tribute to Olorato Mongale

FILE: Wits University student, Olorato Mongale. 2 minutes Families and friends have paid tribute to the late Olorato Mongale during a prayer service at her home in Bloemfontein. Speaker after speaker comforted Mongale’s family and instilled hope. 30-year-old Mongale’s body was recovered on Sunday in Johannesburg after she had left to go on a date…

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UCT playing role in malaria fight in parts of Africa

A health agent prepares an anti-malaria injection. 1 minute The University of Cape Town (UCT) has played a pivotal role in developing an action plan to combat rising drug-resistant malaria in Southern and Eastern Africa. Senior lecturer at UCT, Stephanie Van Wyk says the initiative is supported by regional health ministers and is a significant…

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