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South Africa has implemented a nationwide ban on cannabis and hemp food products, sparking controversy and raising questions about the country’s stance on cannabis regulation. On 7 March, the Department of Health announced the ban, which prohibits the import, manufacture, and sale of food items containing cannabis or its derivatives. The ban applies to products […]
An investigation into counterfeit condoms across Gauteng has uncovered an extensive network of fake products bearing unauthorized South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) logos, prompting serious public health concerns. The counterfeits, often mimicking Trust brand’s studded variety, show clear differences in packaging quality and lack proper sealing. Officials warn these unauthorized products offer no guarantee […]
CAPE TOWN – Dehydration has emerged as the leading cause of death among initiates in the Eastern Cape’s summer initiation season, with 17 young men dead since the season began, prompting authorities and traditional leaders to call for immediate intervention. The Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Department expressed deep concern over the […]
Dr Faustine Ndugulile, who was set to lead the World Health Organization’s Africa region, has died in India while receiving medical treatment. He was 55. The Tanzanian lawmaker and medical doctor gained prominence for challenging then-President John Magufuli’s Covid-19 skepticism while serving as deputy health minister in 2020. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he […]
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver a national address as the country grapples with a wave of food poisoning deaths linked to local shops. Government officials say 23 children have died and 441 suspected food poisoning cases have been recorded in Gauteng province alone since January. The crisis has spread beyond Gauteng, […]
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