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A newborn laying in a crib. Researchers at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) say a study has found that rising survival rates among extremely low-birth-weight babies are driving an increase in a blinding eye disease called Retinopathy of Prematurity (R.O.P). The study shows that tiny infants are the most at risk. Researchers also…

Five suspects have been arrested on charges of contravening the Foreign Military Assistance Act. The Hawks have arrested another suspect related to an investigation into how several South Africans were facilitated into involvement in the Russia/Ukraine war. The suspect is facing charges of contravening the Foreign Military Assistance Act. Four others were charged on Saturday…

Some small-scale farmers say they have suffered significant losses from the heavy rains and hail that have hit parts of the country. Among them is North West farmer – Jeff Nong. He farms grapes in Ventersdorp for the distilling of alcoholic beverages. He says his grapevines suffered significant damage, and he already expects to harvest…

Members of various churches gather for the National Day of Prayer at the FNB Stadium. The National Day of Prayer is currently underway at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Hundreds of South Africans have gathered for the 5th instalment of the mass prayer gathering that started in 2017. The event is hosted by the Motsepe…

A classroom with chairs and tables. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has launched its first Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual Education assessments for Grade 4 learners. In a statement, it says the assessments aim to boost foundational learning and comprehension by teaching in home languages alongside English. The end-goal is to strengthen literacy, numeracy, and equity…

Benches inside of a court. A 27-year-old man accused of killing a rape victim in the case involving a self-proclaimed pastor, had his case postponed to Tuesday next week in the Mutale Magistrates’ Court outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo. The accused, Andani Madzhie, has been charged with the murder of Ndinainwi Mabuke at Thengwe village last…