Wits researchers discover unique breast cancer genes in black women – SABC News

A Wits University study has identified two new breast cancer genes in black women, which is a significant breakthrough in understanding how the disease develops in African populations. Researchers say

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Manhunt continues after Cape Flats taxi rank shooting – SABC News

Police in the Western Cape are still searching for suspects in the shooting incident at the Mfuleni taxi rank near Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats on Friday. Four people were

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City of Tshwane urges residents to prepare for icy weather conditions – SABC News

The City of Tshwane’s Emergency Services has urged residents to brace themselves for possible snow. This as the South African Weather Service forecasts inclement weather conditions across Gauteng from this

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Family of murdered 20-year-old Eastern Cape woman wants justice – SABC News

The family of the 20-year-old woman whose lifeless body was found in a forest at Ncerha, outside East London, says they are still coming to terms with her death. Asenathi

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Cape Town children’s hospital celebrates 300th kidney transplant – SABC News

The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town celebrated its 300th kidney transplant this past week. This marked a milestone for the paediatric hospital, a leading centre of

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Record Comrades Marathon to boost KZN Economy – SABC News

The oldest and biggest ultra-marathon worldwide, The Comrades Marathon, is set to be bigger and better than last year. The race is tomorrow. This year’s down-run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban

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ANC’s Mbalula pays tribute to late Dr Tshenuwani Farisani – SABC News

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says the late Dr Tshenuwani Farisani will be remembered for his resilience and deep commitment to the fight against apartheid. The 76-year-old struggle stalwart passed

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Cosatu hits out at Minister Nkabane for her ‘arrogant’ attitude – SABC News

Labour federation Cosatu has criticised the conduct of Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, describing her attitude before Parliament last week as “arrogant.” Minister Nkabane appeared before the

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Odendaal blames instability for factory closures in NMB – SABC News

Newly-announced DA mayoral candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Retief Odendaal, says political instability in the metro is a major factor behind the recent closures of international factories – Goodyear being

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eThekwini Mayor accepts court ruling in R30m dispute – SABC News

eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba says he respects the Constitutional Court’s judgment, which ruled in favour of a service provider, resulting in the city losing over R30 million. The case stems

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