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Winter brings damp weather and poor indoor ventilation and many South Africans may be unknowingly exposed to mold – a hidden cause behind persistent respiratory symptoms, allergic reactions and worsening asthma.
ONE of the main players of Orlando Pirates, Makhehleni Makhaula, is heard accepting that he will point the plane that will be carrying Bafana Bafana towards the World Cup that will be held in Mexico, Canada and the United States of America (USA) in June.Makhaula, who will turn 37 years old in November, is one of the key midfielders in Pirates who has been doing wonders in Betway Premiership games since the start of the season.Makhaula’s brilliance since he was returned to the jersey following his recovery from injury, has made his name appear every time when the winning players…
The study, published in Science of the Total Environment, found that all types of sanitary pads and pantyliners they tested contained at least two endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The researchers analyzed 16 brands of sanitary pads and eight brands of pantyliners sold in popular South African stores, covering a range of prices and including products advertised as “using natural ingredients”, “plant-based” or “free of harmful chemicals”. The findings showed widespread contamination in all products tested. The researchers examined three major classes of EDCs – phthalates, bisphenols (including bisphenol A, or BPA) and parabens. Each pad and panty liner contained at…
In 2015, the very first edition of Die Burger’s Healthy supplement appeared and today, 10 years later, it is still published twice a month with a focus on health and well-being. We look back at some highlights from the past decade.
JP Pietersen did not correct the Hollywoodbets Sharks’ habit of doing well this weekend and followed it up by beating the mud as they did when they lost 34-22 to the Emirates Lions Sharks in the United Rugby Championship (URC) game on Saturday at Ellis Park, Johannesburg.The Sharks, who were in the lead before Jadon Hendrikse’s yellow card, ended up kneeling in this game which also meant the disappearance of the Durban team’s chances of defending the URC SA Shield which they won last season.After the game, it was said that Pietersen pointed the finger at his players for playing…
February 22, 2026 Janice du Plessis How would you like to share the article? (Archive photo: SAPS) The police in the Western Cape are investigating an incident in which three people were shot dead in Joe Slovo, Milnerton on Saturday evening. According to col. Andrè Traut, police spokesperson, said the incident took place at around 10.30pm in Freedom Way. “When the police arrived at the scene, members found a silver-colored Toyota Avanza with multiple bullet holes. In the vehicle, the bodies of two adult women were found. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.” According to Traut, the third victim…
Oculoplastic surgery not only rejuvenates and repairs the areas around the eye. It also treats various eyelid problems, including drooping eyelids, tumors, and trauma due to injuries. It can improve vision and self-confidence.
Jenet Mbhele, a long-distance runner, has decided to host this year’s Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, who is coming to take out some of the grays in the Comrades Marathon that will be held in June.Mbhele (30) who is one of the black female runners in South Africa who do well in long distance races, has confirmed that she will not participate in the Two Oceans of 56km which will be run on April 11, in Cape Town.Instead, he will use two races to prepare for the 87km Comrades which will be run on June 14 from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. He…
INSTEAD of celebrating being the first team to advance to the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup, MaZulu FC coach Arthur “10111” Zwane, lamented that it usually coincides with the fact that he plays when Usuthu faces strange decisions.AmaZulu won 1-0 thanks to Pule Eksteen’s goal against Richards Bay FC in the Last 16 Ke Yona Ya Rona match at Mhlathuze Sports Complex, Richards Bay, on Friday. Instead of enjoying this, Zwane pointed the finger at the referee who was in charge of the game, Thando Ndzandzeka, accusing him of decisions he described as strange.”In this league, you end up being…
Sourdough bread has a long and rich history – it is believed to have originated in ancient Egypt around 1500 BC. Carien Hugo-Waring from Moorrees Artisan Bakery & Deli will find out about her passion for making sourdough bread.