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Sars loses R119 billion in tax revenue due to illicit cigarette sales since 2002

Sars has lost R119 billion of tax revenue due to illicit cigarette sales between 2002 and 2022. The illicit cigarette market comprised 5% of the market in 2009 and peaked at 60% in 2021, before decreasing to 58% in 2022. According to a s
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28 Mar 2024

South African Medical Association says public health system not ready for NHI

The South African health system is not ready for National Health Insurance (NHI), the South African Medical Association told health minister Dr. Joe Phaahla in Limpopo this week, saying it is just a funding model and does not address various chal
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28 Mar 2024

Zack Orji underwent two brain surgeries, requires post-surgery evaluation overseas- AGN President

After veteran actor Amaechi Muonagors death, misinformation swept through social media that Zack Orji had passed on, a false narrative the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, debunked. Mr Orji was admitted to the Intensi
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28 Mar 2024

Mantalk: The milestones that matter in a man's life

What you need to know:I met a girl. And not just any girl. A girl with the whole world behind hera behind that could lead to a Damascene conversion, one that deserves its own personality trait. But turns out can get you to the table, but it w
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28 Mar 2024

Four sources of financing for women entrepreneurs in SA

Entrepreneurship is a vital part of South Africas business world, with small businesses providing essential employment opportunities and providing millions of people with viable livelihoods. For a number of reasons, including the fact that
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28 Mar 2024

Monster showdown in Godzilla X Kong; Sean Penn thrills in Asphalt City; family movies galore

SPOTLIGHT | Monster showdown in 'Godzilla X Kong'; Sean Penn thrills in 'Asphalt City'; family movies galore It's an almighty battle as old rivals unite to save the planet against a tyrannical adversary; paramedics put their lives on the line on New
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28 Mar 2024

Staggering rise in women with reproductive health issues near DRC cobalt mines study

Investigation reveals reports of miscarriages, infections and birth defects among women and girls in mining communities Women and girls living in cobalt-mining communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are reporting a staggering rise in ser
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28 Mar 2024

Matatu driver cries for help after police brutal attack for failure to pay bribe

What you need to know:Nelson Mwasame, a matatu driver who plies the Kitale Kapenguria road is now lying in ward one at Kapenguria County Referral Hospital following a brutal attack by the police. He claims the officer who assaulted h
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28 Mar 2024

Former deputy director of Africa CDC Ahmed Ogwell lands UN job

What you need to know:Dr Ogwell resigned from Africa CDC after being barred from reapplying for another term. Dr Ogwell previously held distinguished roles at WHO and Kenyas Ministry of Health. Dr Ahmed Ogwell, who previ
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28 Mar 2024

ANCWL accuses IFP mayor of bullying tactics, following lawyer's letter to KZN deputy chairperson

The African National Congress Women's League (ANCWL) has slammed Zululand Mayor Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi for 'bullying' ANC deputy chairperson, Nomagugu Simelane.This comes after Buthelezi issued Simelane with a lawyer's letter claimin
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