Share on PinterestA recent study shows that older adults may be more at risk of advanced cancers if they take aspirin daily.The findings raise the possibility that taking aspirin every day may make cancers worse once they have developed in this age group.In recent years, there have been high hopes that taking a daily, low…
Dr Zuhoor Dadaker is a GP in Eerste River, Cape Town.He estimates that he has seen about 100 confirmed Covid-19 cases since the pandemic broke out.While video- and teleconsultations were encouraged to avoid the risk of infection, Dadaker said this simply wasn't feasible for the people he services.It's 03:00 and Zuhoor Dadaker's buzzing cellphone wakes…
The Daily Lotto jackpot was won by one player on Monday.The lucky player walked away with R362 633.The next jackpot is estimated at R400 000.Here are the results for the draw:Here are the results for Sunday's draw:Download the News24 app via the Play or iTunes App stores and get a free alert moments after each…
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1h ago Newsletters Good Morning SA - Daily Get all the news you need to be informed from Sheldon Morais, News24's assistant editor for breaking news, in your inbox first thing in the morning. See all newsletters Voting Booth Would you get a Covid-19 vaccine if it became available this year? Please select an option…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…