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If you and your partner are considering pegging, or you want to talk to your partner about it, remember to start slow and come from a place of respect and familiarity. (Photo: Getty Images/ Meng Yiren) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

The SAIMR polyvalent antivenom is made from venom from 10 snake species: Puff Adder, Gaboon Adder, Rinkhals, Green Mamba, Jameson’s Mamba, Black Mamba, Cape Cobra, Forest Cobra, Snouted Cobra and Mozambique Spitting Cobra. (Johan Marais/Supplied) Shortages of snake antivenom have plagued South Africa and much of the globe in recent years.  Even when antivenom is available, potentially serious side-effects often limit its use.  Spotlight unpacks the fascinating details behind the antivenom products that might save your life and takes a look at a promising experimental treatment. The most widely used snake antivenom product in South Africa – called SAIMR polyvalent…

Catherine announced that she had completed her course of chemotherapy following a shock cancer diagnosis earlier this year. (AFP PHOTO / WILL WARR / PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES) A slick video by Catherine, Princess of Wales announcing, that her chemotherapy has finished marks a dramatic shift in communications for the British royal family.The intimate family portrait was notable for its departure from the stiff formality of traditional royal public relations.Catherine announced that she had completed her course of chemotherapy following a shock cancer diagnosis earlier this year.A slick video by Catherine, Princess of Wales announcing that her chemotherapy…

Former president Jacob Zuma. (Darren Stewart/Gallo images) Jacob Zuma faces 18 charges of corruption, racketeering, fraud and tax evasion, linked to his allegedly corrupt relationship with Schabir Shaik.While the State’s case against Zuma was declared trial-ready three years ago, it has been delayed by efforts to remove prosecutor Billy Downer. Judge Nkosinathi Chili rejected Zuma’s latest bid to force Downer’s removal and said he would give reasons for that decision at the end of the trial. He has now backtracked on that stance and provided those reasons.Jacob Zuma’s lawyers have unsuccessfully protested over his corruption trial date remaining set for April 2025, as the State confirmed it…

(RECSTOCKFOOTAGE/Getty Images) The South African government rejected a demand by public-sector workers for a 12% pay increase, saying it’s unaffordable.Instead, the state offered a 3% raise, Frikkie de Bruin, general secretary at the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council said by phone Wednesday. The proposal by workers would require R140 billion ($7.83 billion) and be “totally out of budget”, he said. The government told labor unions representing state workers to “go and reconsider and relook at the position and at the demands in terms of where is it we can maybe follow a different approach”, De Bruin said.In addition to…

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer. (Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) SA Rugby has issued a warning to Springbok fans to only buy Test tickets through the reputable channels.Tickets for the Boks’ final home Test of the year – against Argentina at Mbombela Stadium – are almost sold out.SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer says only tickets obtained from Computicket or the stadium ticket office are the genuine article.For more news on the Springboks, visit our dedicated section.SA Rugby has warned rugby fans to only buy tickets for the Springboks’ final home Test of the year through the official channels. In a statement on…

Penguins at Boulders Beach in Cape Town. (Steve Kretzmann/GroundUp). An oil spill in Algoa Bay has impacted endangered birds at St Croix Island.At least six oiled African penguins have been reported.The birds have been rescued and are receiving treatment.At least six endangered African penguins have been affected by an oil spill that was detected in Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape over the weekend, which is threatening a St Croix penguin colony.On Tuesday, rangers visited the island and found three heavily oiled penguins. Another three were lightly oiled, according to SA Maritime Safety Authority (Samsa) spokesperson Tebogo Ramatjie.”The penguins were…

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