Author: staff
A viral video claimed to show a deadly tsunami triggered by a record-breaking earthquake in Russia’s Far East. But the footage – shared widely across Asia – was actually filmed years ago in Durban, South Africa, and has no link to the recent disaster
The South African automotive industry is bombarded with new vehicles from the East. Ford Africa president Neale Hill sits down with Janine van der Post to explain whether our local industry is in trouble. Hill also explains the R900 million dealer investment, and how the new Ranger bakkie campaign defines South Africaness.
Two engineers in the Netherlands are redesigning the traditional vaginal speculum with the patient in mind, creating a more comfortable and less intimidating prototype called the Lilium that has the potential to revolutionise gynecological exams.
A forensic investigation into a more than R800 million oxygen plant tender awarded by the Independent Development Trust (IDT) has recommended that disciplinary action be taken against IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka, general manager for supply chain management Molebedi Sisi and other officials.
Over a long and distinguished career, Professor Susan Fawcus has become known for her work trying to reduce the deaths of mothers and babies in South Africa. In her home in Cape Town, the soft-spoken champion for health equity chats to Spotlight about her journey as a researcher, doctor, and obstetrician, and shares her fears of rising maternal mortality in an age of austerity.
For over 20 years, the law has required that the minister of health issues regulations to govern the advertising of medicines in South Africa, but as yet no such regulations are in place. In his latest #InsideTheBox column, Dr Andy Gray considers what this means for the marketing of medicines in the country.
The Supreme Court of Appeal has ordered that the decision of the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, dismissing the State’s application for special leave to appeal the acquittal of prominent politicians and officials implicated in the controversial KZN Jazz Festival corruption case, be referred to it for reconsideration.
In early July, the top official at the US embassy in South Africa reached out to Washington, asking for clarification on a contentious US policy: could non-whites apply for a refugee programme geared toward white South Africans if they met other requirements?
Blood found on a pillow in Tiffany Nicole Meek’s apartment, which was recovered as evidence in the investigation into the murder of her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee Meek, became a focal point in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of damaging waves expected south of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal from Friday until Saturday night that could cause disruptions and navigational difficulties, while the rest of the country can expect cloudy and cool conditions with scattered showers.