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Scientists pinpoint genes common among people with severe coronavirus infections

Why do some people have mild coronavirus cases, or no symptoms at all, while others rapidly fall ill and die? CERTAIN gene variants are...

The President speaks

More restrictions to be implemented.STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON PROGRESS IN THE NATIONAL EFFORT TO CONTAIN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, 14 DECEMBER 2020My fellow...

South African rugby in crisis without the fans

Government authorities have to support the SA Rugby’s proposed plans to accommodate spectators at matches, writes MARK KEOHANE.COMMON sense has to prevail when it...

South Africans set to pump R210bn into economy over festive season

Spending over the festive period is, however, forecast to be down 15 percent from 2019.– PERSONAL FINANCE

Fight against human trafficking: Biggest arrests in South Africa

South Africa’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) have made several arrests in the fight against human trafficking, with the following being the...

READ: The President’s full speech

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation tonight.My fellow South Africans,I wish to speak to you this evening about the current state of the coronavirus...

Women rape survivors more at risk of contracting HIV years after...

HIV-negative female rape survivors have a greater risk of acquiring HIV for years after their rape encounter, a new research study by the SA...

Sneaky suspicions about Black Friday

I don’t want to appear a killjoy like the Grinch who Stole Christmas, but I’m afraid all this fake enthusiasm about “Black Friday” is...

Bitcoin surging but still very risky, say analysts

With little mainstream usage as a form of payment and global uncertainty clouding financial markets, bitcoin is still far from a safe bet, experts...

OPINION: ‘United we stand, divided we fall’

“South Africans are not especially good, not especially bad. To be really special, you’ve got to be American.”By Kevin RitchieSOUTH Africans’ opinions of themselves...

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