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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Ramaphosa pays tribute to late ANC veteran, theologian Dr Farisani

FILE: Human rights activist, Dr. Tshenuwani Farisani. 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sadness at the passing of  Dr Tshenuwani Farisani, the renowned theologian, freedom fighter, and human rights activist, who passed away at 76 following an illness. Dr  Farisani was an African National Congress (ANC) MP, Limpopo Government Department’s MEC, and Speaker…

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22 undocumented foreign nationals arrested in the North West

Police seized a large quantity of food items destined for illegal miners at various shafts in and around Vaal Reefs. 2 minutes Police in the North West have arrested 22 undocumented foreign nationals and seized a large quantity of food items seemingly destined for illegal miners. Police say they started monitoring suspicious activities taking place…

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Eiffel Tower set to sparkle for PSG’s big European night

A combination picture shows Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi, the Champions League trophy and Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique ahead of the Champions League final. 2 minutes The city of Paris will show its support for Paris St Germain during their date with destiny in Saturday’s Champions League final by lighting up the city’s…

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Lesufi hails Gertrude Shope as a global leader

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi speaking at the Funeral Service of Gertrude Shope, May 31, 2025. 2 minutes Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has remembered late ANC stalwart Gertrude Shope as a global leader and says even though her funeral has been declared a Special Official Category One funeral, the honour goes beyond. This comes as Mme…

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