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The ultimate guide to understanding H. Pylori: Why it matters to you

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach. It can cause sores and inflammation in the lining of your stomach or the upper part of your small intestine. For some people, an infection can lead to stomach cancer. The disease is a pressing public health concern…

20 Aug 4AM 8 min

Floyd Shivambu will be replaced by Sinawo Tambo in Parliament

EFF leader Julius Malema says Floyd Shivambu will be replaced by Sinawo Tambo in Parliament. This comes after Shivambu last week announced his sudden departure from the party to join the MK party. Malema also said Mwzanele Manyi who also left the EFF will be replaced by Nazier Paulsen in…

20 Aug 3AM 2 min

'Please pray for Floyd, he won't last': Mbalula on Shivambu's move to MK Party

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula believes former EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu will not last in Jacob Zuma's MK Party, saying he would likely suffer from a “cabinet reshuffle”.

19 Aug 9AM 1 min

Rebecca Malope grateful for only minor injuries after falling on stage at Mbokazi-Nkambule funeral

Gospel legend Rebecca Malope is grateful for sustaining minor injuries after falling on stage at Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule's funeral over the weekend. Speaking to TshisaLIVE reporter Kgomotso Moganedi, the gospel legend said it was embarrassing for her and her late friend would have laughed if she was alive.

19 Aug 6AM 1 min

Tough road ahead for EFF: Making sense of Shivambu’s exit with Prof Susan Booysen 

The EFF will find it very difficulty to grow, says Prof Susan Booysen, after founding member and deputy president Floyd Shivambu turned his back on the red berets and headed to the MK Party (MKP).

16 Aug 9AM 8 min

Vavi ‘disappointed’ as Zuma never criminally charged for Marikana deaths 12 years after killings

South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi believes the biggest injustice to victims of Marikana massacre 12 years after the miners’ deaths has been a “failure” to initiate a criminal investigation against former president Jacob Zuma and former minister of police Nathi Mthethwa.  Friday marked 12…

16 Aug 8AM 3 min

EFF founding member Floyd Shivambu quits party to join MK Party

EFF deputy president and founding member Floyd Shivambu has quit the party to join the MK party.

15 Aug 6AM 5 min

Connie Chiume’s memorial service

A memorial service was held on Tuesday at the Oasis of Life Family Church in Daveyton for veteran actress Connie Chiume, who died aged 72 on August 6 after a short illness. Fellow Black Panther Dr John Kani reminisces on the time he and Chiume arrived in the United States…

14 Aug 9AM 4 min

ANC names Dada Morero as candidate for mayor of Johannesburg

The ANC has forwarded finance MMC and regional chairperson Dada Morero's name as the party's candidate for the executive mayor of Johannesburg. This comes after embattled Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda submitted his resignation on Tuesday morning. Morero’s nomination was announced during a media briefing by the ANC in greater Johannesburg…

13 Aug 10AM 4 min

‘Bonang screamed my name loud enough, that’s how I knew I won’ — Miss SA on her hearing impairment

Miss South Africa Mia le Roux is deaf but can hear thanks to the hearing implant she received through donations from her community. 

13 Aug 8AM 4 min

School pupils, teachers and parents robbed at gunpoint

Four armed men robbed school pupils, parents and teachers of their belongings during an award ceremony in Motherwell, Gqeberha.

12 Aug 7AM 1 min

Alleged fraud in Miss SA contested Chidimma Adetshina's identity, says home affairs department

Home Affairs says its planning to press criminal charges after alleged fraud in Miss SA contested's citizenship.

7 Aug 3PM 2 min

Crime not out of control, says police minister Senzo Mchunu

Police minister Senzo Mchunu is concerned recent crimes in the country are leading police to undocumented foreigners.

7 Aug 8AM 4 min

Documentary to shine spotlight on sexual corruption

Sexual corruption happens and people often don’t even know when it happens, says Zakhona Mvelase of African Women Against Corruption Network, which is a partner in a new documentary on the topic. “Sexual corruption is a gendered form of corruption that disproportionately affects women and girls when those entrusted with…

5 Aug 9AM 4 min

Pretoria High School for Girls principal suspended amid racism probe 

The principal of Pretoria High School for Girls, Phillipa Erasmus, has been placed on precautionary suspension for three months amid a racism allegations probe at the school. This was announced on Tuesday by Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane.  TimesLIVE reporter, Shonisani Tshikalange spoke with EFF Tshwane spokesperson Tshegofatso Mashabane who also called…

31 Jul 5AM 3 min

Principal to face the music after death of two pupils at discipline camp

The principal of Daveyton Skills School will face a disciplinary hearing after the report on the investigation into the death of two pupils at a discipline camp fingered her.Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane and Thembekile Graham, a project leader from Seanego Attorneys, presented the investigation findings on Tuesday. Siphamandla Peterson,…

30 Jul 9AM 2 min

Scrapping R200 electricity surcharge out of the question: Joburg MMC Dada Morero

City of Johannesburg finance MMC Dada Morero says the metro management would start a process of reviewing R200 prepaid electricity charge after outcry from residents. The municipality says it was willing to review the price with a view of decreasing it by R50. But this could only be implemented in…

30 Jul 7AM 13 min

Our solidarity will not waiver: Ramaphosa reassures on Palestine despite conflicting GNU positions

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africa will not change its stance on Palestine despite partners in the government of national unity (GNU) holding contrary positions on the war being raged by Israel.

23 Jul 7AM 3 min

Private sector must create opportunities for millions of jobless South Africans, says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the “private sector needs to take on the responsibility of opening up opportunities for unemployed South Africans”.

22 Jul 9AM 2 min

Ramaphosa’s response to Malema

President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to EFF leader Julius Malema’s accusation during the debate on Ramaphosa's opening of parliament address that he is a "sellout".

22 Jul 7AM 5 min