Can South Africa’s Rooibos Tea Improve Digestion?
A new study compares the anti-inflammatory and barrier protective effects of unfermented and fermented rooibos extract on intestinal pig cells.
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Todays Sporting News – 23 September 2025
Casey He at the Chicago Sun-Times reports that about 300 swimmers jumped into the Chicago River on Sunday for the city’s first organized open-water swim in nearly 100 years, with organizers pledging $150,000 to ALS research and youth swim lessons. Wicketkeeper/batter Quinton de Kock is back in the Proteas’ white-ball setup for the tour to …
World News – 23 September 2025
France plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly this week – following similar statements made by the UK, Canada and Australia over the weekend. This step brings major Western powers into alignment with the close to 150 countries that already recognize Palestine — yet further from the US, which …
TLDR: Social Media Headlines – 23 September 2025
Lululemon’s ‘downward spiral’ — and how the brand plans to break out of it: High-priced athleisure isn’t dead, but boring athleisure might be. That means it’s back to the innovation drawing board for the much-loved Canadian brand. NikeSkims, the next big play for women activewear shoppers, launches Friday: Featuring seven collections, the brand will offer …
DIRCO Must Repeal the Gazette Downgrading Taiwanese Liaison Office
Dear Editor A decision by Taiwan to now formally restrict the export of its world-leading silicone semiconductor chips to South Africa, following the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s (DIRCO) decision to downgrade the status of the Taiwanese Foreign Mission irrationally, will decimate South Africa’s manufacturing industry, compromise our industrial competitiveness, and shed tens of …
Pop-up Courts Will Not Stop the Water Mafia
Dear Editor The proposal by Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, to revive “pop-up courts” will not solve South Africa’s water crisis. Courts alone cannot stop the water mafia. What is urgently needed is thorough investigation, targeted prosecutions, and strong action against the criminal networks draining our water supply. South Africans know that the …
Former Home of Mamelodi Sundowns Turned into a Dump Site
People living near the old Hezekiel Mothibe Pitje Stadium want the City of Tshwane to take action
Bringing Hope to Diepsloot
On Saturday, 20 September, 160 Volkswagen Group Africa employees based at the National Sales Organisation in Sandton and the Group Parts facility in Centurion, along with their loved-ones, came together to make a meaningful social impact at the Leap Maths and Science Centre in Diepsloot. This initiative was part of the VWGA Show of Hands …
Couch to Crease
When Australian spinner Jess Jonassen removed Anya Shrubsole to hand her country a seventh ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title in 2022, a delighted Georgia Voll celebrated from her sofa. Little did the then 18-year-old know that just three years later she would be a major part of her country’s quest to become the first …
Liam Belcher: Dream Fulfilled
Liam Belcher never gave up on his dream of playing for Wales, but there were times when he questioned whether it would ever happen. Not least of those was the period when he found himself without a club and unemployed, while recent years have seen him miss out on squad selection despite his consistent form …
uMngeni Ranked #1 in KZN for Ensuring Access to Essential Services
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) welcomes the Provincial Spatial Integration Report 2024/25, that has placed the DA-run uMngeni Local Municipality as the number one (1) municipality in the province for ensuring households have access to essential services. The 93.75% access score reflects the number of households with the minimum level of …
Are AI-enabled i-SMRs The Next Frontier of Africa’s Clean Energy Transition?
At the edges of Africa’s sprawling megacities, where the roar of diesel generators drowns the silence of the night, smoke clouds the skyline, and sudden blackouts cripple hospitals, fintech hubs, and small businesses, an invisible revolution may be stirring. Scientists and engineers are quietly rallying behind Integrated Small Modular Reactors (i-SMRs), next-generation Smart-Safe Nuclear Systems
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Betway SA20 Season 3 Economic Impact Assessment Report
Following the success of the Betway SA20 Season 4 player auction where R116.9m was invested in South African players, the Season 3 Economic Impact Assessment (EIA) released today has revealed the League’s significant impact on South Africa’s economy. The report highlights that off the field, the League continues to make a substantial impact on the …
Why the Pretoria CBD Is in the Dark
Dear Editor Pretoria CBD and Pretoria West Industrial have been without power since Thursday last week, because the Tshwane Metro has failed to budget for the replacement of specialised electricity cables. In preparation for last year’s budget, it was clear that these cables had reached the end of their useful life. And so, the Democratic …
Laura Wolvaardt: “The Belief Is Strong Going into the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025”
It’s so special to lead South Africa at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. I captained at the Women’s T20 World Cup last year, but ODI cricket feels very different – there’s more pressure and many more tactical decisions to make. In T20s, once the powerplay is done, the game can be more straightforward but …
Tenth Dream Anniversary
Launched in 2016, the DRHEAM-CUP / GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE DE COURSE AU LARGE will celebrate its tenth anniversary during its sixth edition, which will take place from 9 to 18 July 2026. Once again a qualifier for the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe, the race will continue to evolve, with a new destination, Lorient, and …
Proteas Mace Trophy Tour to East London Cancelled
Cricket South Africa (CSA) regrets to inform the public and cricket stakeholders that the planned Mace Trophy Tour stop in...
Platinum and Gold Go Better Together
Northam Platinum Holdings has been confirmed as a proud partner of the Pick n Pay Gold Cup, which kicks off this Saturday, 27 September at 16 venues across the length and breadth of South Africa. SA Rugby confirmed on Tuesday that the mining giant would support the country’s pre-eminent knockout championship for non-university clubs, as …
Blitzboks Putting Building Blocks in Place for 2026
The Springbok Sevens will start the new season as defending HSBC SVNS World Champions, but for Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman, it will not be a year of protecting their title at all cost. Rather, according to Snyman, another holistic approach can be expected from one of the country’s finest export products over many years, …
Erasmus Opts for Consistency
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for consistency in selection for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match, against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, making minimal changes to the side that secured a record 43-10 victory against the All Blacks in Wellington less than two weeks ago. Erasmus made only two personnel …
2 Sea Turtles Rescued
John Nicholas, NSRI Port Edward station commander, said: At 08h15, Monday, 22 September, NSRI Port Edward duty crew were activated following reports from uShaka Marine World of 2 green turtles needing to be recovered at the Umzimkulu River. Contractors at the Umzimkulu River bridge, working on the reconstruction of the bridge, reported to uShaka Marine …
Ekurhuleni Residents’ Anger About Basic Electricity Charge
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) shares in Ekurhuleni Metro residents’ anger about the Metro’s implementation of a fixed electricity charge, which will be phased in over the next five years. The party already voted against it in July this year, during the 2025/26 budget process, and warned the Metro not to add to residents’ […]
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5 Rescued by Good Samaritans
Jacques Kruger, NSRI Durban duty coxswain, said: At 17h13, Sunday, 21 September, NSRI Durban duty crew were activated following reports from TNPA (Transnet National ports Authority) Port of Durban Port Control of a ski-boat capsized offshore of Maydon Wharf with casualty crew reported to be in the water. The NSRI rescue craft Spirit of Surfski …
Frustration Boils Over Amid Water and Power Outages in Merafong
Residents of the Merafong Local Municipality (Carletonville, Fochville, Wedela) took to the streets this morning in protest against ongoing water and electricity supply problems. Traffic flow at the busy N12 highway and R500 intersection was disrupted after dozens of residents torched tyres and blocked the road with rocks. The root of their frustration is twofold: […]
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