Month: February 2025
News24 | SA ban on mercury-containing skin-lightening creams, batteries, light bulbs starting soon
New regulations in South Africa will ban some mercury-containing products starting in April this year. These products include skin-lightening creams and soaps, certain fluorescent lightbulbs, and some batteries.
Continue ReadingNews24 | When celebs fell for Mzansi: From Pharrell’s hadedas to Frankie Grande singing SA’s anthem
Here are some memorable and humorous moments of international celebs showing recognition to South Africa.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Ouma rusks owner RCL rallies after it flags improved sales mix, sugar boost
RCL Foods, which is controlled by Johann Rupert's Remgro, rallied more than 13% on Friday after it flagged a rise in its continuing earnings per share of over a third.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Vietnam bartender arrested over toxic alcohol deaths of South African-British couple
A bartender was arrested in Vietnam on Friday for making toxic liquor that led to the deaths of a British and South African couple in January, state media said.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Sub-Saharan Africa CEOs more bullish than average about the future of the global economy – report
A report by PwC shows CEOs in sub-Saharan Africa are also largely confident about the long-term viability of their businesses with 61% projecting sustainability beyond the next decade, well above the global average of 55%.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mass culling of chickens in Delmas as starving birds resort to cannabilism
The National Council of SPCAs and the Springs SPCA were compelled to cull over 6 000 abandoned, starving, and distressed chickens to prevent further cannibalism.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Think iron, check iron, take iron’: A guide to managing deficiency to boost health and renew energy
Struggling with fatigue and low energy? It might be time to "think iron, check iron, take iron" to address a potential deficiency or anaemia.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Unity govt says no to fiscal rule as five-year plan takes shape
The Medium-Term Development Plan will capture government's five-year programme. The ANC and the DA have thrashed out some difficult issues, such as NHI and fiscal policy. The plan will be published after approval by the Cabinet by the end of the month.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Fear’ and ‘uncertainty’ for Sassa recipients as deadline for Postbank black cards looms
Postbank has announced that all grant payments will be blocked on Sassa gold cards at the end of the month. This means that recipients will have to switch to Postbank black cards before then.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Highgate Hotel massacre: Ex-cop says he was warned against revealing information about the attack
Ex-police officer Alan Elsdon was warned against revealing any information that could identify the people responsible for the deadly 1993 Highgate Hotel attack in East London, the inquest into the massacre heard on Friday.
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