Two suspects have been arrested after they were caught trying to hijack a BMW sedan in Wynberg. The would-be hijackers were caught by traffic officers who were refuelling at the Engen garage nearby. The driver was also arrested and joined his accomplice at the Wynberg police station. Two suspects have been arrested after they were caught in…
Why an apple a day could keep multiple sclerosis away: Compound that gives the fruit's skin its sheen could help reverse devastating damage caused by the diseaseChemical found in apple peel could transform multiple sclerosis treatment Compound could be turned into the first drug that reverses disease's damage Testing on mice, paralysed animals given ursolic acid were…
For decades we’ve been told there’s ‘good’ cholesterol and there’s ‘bad’ cholesterol.The bad type, known as LDL, is responsible for damaging blood vessel walls and contributes to the build-up of inflamed fatty deposits known as plaques, which raises the risk of a heart attack or stroke.The good type, called HDL, does the opposite – clearing away…
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…