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‘No proven link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism’

Pregnant woman South African experts say there is no reliable evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism spectrum disorder. This follows recent media reports suggesting such a link, which has caused alarm among expectant mothers, families and healthcare providers. The South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Society of Obstetric Medicine South Africa,…

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Six teenagers arrested in connection with EC learner’s murder

Handcuffs for arrest. Eastern Cape police have arrested six teenagers in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old matric learner from Humansdorp Senior Secondary School. The learner was fatally stabbed at the school premises Tuesday morning. Police spokesperson Majola Nkohli says the six suspects, including four minors between ages of 16 and 17 and two 18-year-old learners, were arrested…

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‘Drug cartels using SA as base for manufacturing’

Crystal Meth or Tik in packets. Retired Interpol Ambassador Andy Mashaile says the recent discovery of drug labs in the country show that international cartels have changed their modus operandi. Mashaile says cartels have shifted from manufacturing drugs in their home countries to now building drug labs in South Africa. His remarks follow the recent…

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Judgment reserved in Mabuza’s estate battle

Former Deputy President David Mabuza speaks at an event The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in Mbombela has postponed the matter of the estate claims of the late former Deputy President David Mabuza to next week. Mabuza’s daughter, Tamara Silinda applied to the High Court to stop a retirement income solution company from paying…

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Heritage is a foundation to building SA’s future: Mashatile

Acting President Paul Mashatile is in Oudtshoorn celebrating Heritage Day under the theme: Re-imagine Our Heritage Institutions for a New Era Acting President Paul Mashatile says heritage is a foundation for building a dynamic, socially responsive, technologically innovative and economically inclusive future.  This year’s Heritage Month is celebrated with the theme: Re-imagine Our Heritage Institutions…

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