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"No words can take away the pain": Mom grieves loss of son
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (168+ words) In Rustenburg, South Africa, a community is mourning alongside Hanru van der Walt's family, who lost their child on 11 June 2026. The little boy's life was defined by his strength. The nightmare began on 13 August 2024, five days before his first birthday,…...
"Accessible": SA commits R1. 3 billion to get rid of its status on the HIV count
17+ hour, 25+ min ago (332+ words) South Africa is putting R1. 3 billion on the table in a major push to change its position as the country with the highest number of people living with HIV in the world. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the investment and called it…...
"Trust in God": Mom makes a plea for her baby, battling a rare genetic condition
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (127+ words) "There can't be anything worse: Krugersdorp family's devastating farewell to sudden loss of two sons Lion undergoes CT scan at Onderstepoort veterinary hospital during rare teaching case Open Zayden's Backa Budy link here. The emotional fundraising campaign touched locals, prompting…...
Puts a whole new meaning on CAT scan: lion stuns SA during hospital visit
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (328+ words) A lion has left South Africans stunned after being wheeled into a CT scanner at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital. The images, shared on Facebook, show the big cat undergoing a full work-up that included ultrasound and CT scans, with…...
"Bless your heart": SA is moved by a woman's story about her blind friend
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (174+ words) A local woman, Rachael, reflects on a friendship that began many years ago and grew into a sibling-like bond, while surprising Nkateko with a massive purchase. She shared the video on her Instagram account @lehlohonolomasombuka on 24 May 2026, touching many viewers....
"Oh, you look good": Woman flexes transformation after quitting sugar
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (179+ words) Alongside the video, Amanso jennifer Amarachi shared that she was feeling great after making the lifestyle change. Reducing added sugar intake may also help stabilise blood sugar levels, which can influence hormone fluctuations linked to breakouts in some people. Somkhanda…...
Mzansi raises funds for the Cape Town petrol attendant to become a paramedic
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (395+ words) SA Raises Over R60k to Help a Cape Town Petrol Attendant Who Delivered a Baby Become a Paramedic Briefly News - A 21-year-old petrol attendant from Cape Town went viral after stepping up to deliver a healthy baby boy during a routine…...
Heartbreaking: DRC's Ebola outbreak defies sacred funeral customs
1+ week, 1+ day ago (366+ words) Briefly News - " The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is forcing locals to reimagine traditional funeral rites - "A scene captured official burial teams in full protective gear, in contrast to the deeply emotional and musical mourning customs…...
"Why now? : South Africans reacts to HIV injection rollout
1+ week, 3+ day ago (298+ words) A South African man has come out about HIV treatment changes in South Africa. South Africans shared their thoughts. In the clip posted by Mohlala Puse on Facebook on 02 June 2026, he claims that South Africa won't need ARV tablets anymore…...
"Water is a challenge: Dietitian shares reason for weight-loss struggles
1+ week, 6+ day ago (160+ words) A registered dietician broke down in three points exactly why some common fitness routines might not be yielding results on 27 May 2026. In a video posted by Tik Tok user @dietitianazi, the nutrition expert detailed the widespread weight loss mistakes she…...