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Despite a significant drop in diesel prices this week, this is unlikely to translate to lower food prices on store shelves in South Africa, says Niel Roets, CEO of Debt Rescue. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced a steep drop in the price of diesel between R1.52 and R1.57 a litre for December, on the back of global oil prices plunging to their lowest levels since 2021 in November and a strengthening of the rand against the US dollar. While the drop is certainly welcome after months of sharp hikes, Roets said that there is very little to celebrate as…
The body of a newborn baby was discovered in a disposal bag at a dumping site near a squatter camp in Vosman. On Wednesday, November 30, Vosman Police were dispatched to a squatter camp dump site after a member of the community noticed the bag. When the police arrived, they conducted an initial investigation, which revealed that the plastic bag contained the body of a newborn baby. According to an eyewitness, the remains were discovered by a man searching at the dumping site, who called them to come and see. He explained that by the time they arrived at the scene, the baby…
Argentina’s coach has predicted a “beautiful game” against the Netherlands when the two sides meet in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final. The tantalising clash between two of the great teams of world football at the 89,000-capacity Lusail Stadium comes after Lionel Scaloni’s men edged past Australia 2-1 in the last 16 and his veteran counterpart Louis van Gaal led the Dutch to a 3-1 win over the USA. “It’s going to be a very beautiful game, with two historic teams. Sadly one team has to lose and we hope it’s us who go through,” Argentina’s Scaloni told reporters last Sunday. “We face a difficult opponent,…
Health Minister Joe Phaahla has expressed concerns over the potential worsening of the measles outbreak during the festive season. Phaahla addressed the media on Thursday on the sidelines of a health ministry meeting in Boksburg. He said that the disease, which had been mainly concentrated in Limpopo, had now started spreading in other provinces, including Gauteng and the North West. The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund said that measles was a deadly virus that spreads easily, especially among children. Symptoms include fever, a dry cough, inflamed and watery eyes, and skin rash. Health Minister Joe Phaahla said that at…
Engie SA expects to move forward with three South African solar projects this week as the nation struggles to accelerate a program to add renewable power. The French developer plans to sign power-purchase agreements for a total of 225 megawatts of solar projects after being selected as a preferred bidder as part of the so-called fifth bid window, according to Mohamed Hoosen, Engie’s managing director for renewables in Africa, Middle East and Asia. South Africa picked 25 wind- and solar-power projects to be built by private developers last year to reduce the nation’s reliance on coal for electricity and end…
Cristiano Ronaldo has played down suggestions a deal with Saudi club Al Nassr has been reached, claiming such reports are untrue. “No, that’s not true – not true,” he said, passing through the mixed zone after Portugal’s 6-1 dismantling of Switzerland on Tuesday, where he was only used as a second-half substitute. Ronaldo is a free agent after his contract at Manchester United was mutually terminated, in the wake of his interview with TalkTV where he heavily criticised the club. United received an offer for Ronaldo from Saudi Arabia in the summer and were willing to accept the bid, only for the deal to eventually fall…
By Jenny Edge South Africa has a two-tiered health system. Public health services – which are largely provided free of charge – are run and funded by the state. Private healthcare is owned and run by the private sector. Patients have to pay themselves or via medical insurance to access private care. The majority of South Africa’s population – 80% – relies on the public health sector. This includes patients receiving care for breast cancer. All breast cancer patients experience challenges during their treatment journey. However, the specifics vary considerably depending on treatment, socioeconomic circumstances and where the individual lives.…
MAMIRAUÁ RESERVE, Brazil: On this stretch of the Amazon River, you don’t need a fish finder to locate the pirarucu, one of the world’s largest freshwater fish. The splashing gives them away. Like the saltwater tarpon, the pirarucu is an air-breathing fish that must rise to the surface every 15 minutes or so to gulp oxygen. That makes it easier to locate and catch pirarucu — also known as arapaima or paiche — that can grow to be 10-feet long, weigh up to 450 pounds and are prized for their meat. Their constant surfacing also makes it easier for poachers. In fact,…
SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Tuesday announced the biggest upgrade to the App Store pricing system since the launch of the shop, allowing developers to charge from 29 cents to $10,000 for their offerings. The enhanced pricing options to be available for all transactions at the App Store by spring of next year were touted along with new capabilities intended to make it easier for those offering their wares to manage sales, returns, taxes, and other features, Apple said in a blog post. The deviation from the Apple’s long held 99 cent price floor comes as the Silicon Valley titan fends…
1. Take baby steps Two weeks to go until December 25, you might be tempted to set drastic healthy eating and fitness goals in the build-up to Christmas lunch, but the best way forward is with baby steps. So make a schedule and stick to it – don’t demotivate yourself by going in too hard too fast. 2. Get rid of temptation If you’re someone who enjoys snacking when you’re at home, it’s time to get rid of any and all temptation. Cut out junk food and stock up on healthy snacks such as frozen grapes and mixed nuts. Don’t starve yourself…