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South Africa has a high number of deaths from noncommunicable diseases, which are largely linked to diet and lifestyle. Under particular scrutiny are the so-called ultra-processed foods, such as soft drinks, potato chips, chocolate and sweetened breakfast cereals.

After the SA Post Office recently had to deal with several cases where prohibited items were posted overseas, they are addressing the problem.

Johannesburg households endure up to five hours of no electricity outside of the loadshedding schedule.

This load shedding shift from stage 4 to stage 3 might come as a relief for most of the country as it means fewer power interruptions.

Police divers retrieved the body of a woman in a dam who went missing 17 days ago and her boyfriend has been arrested as the top suspect.

National Orders are the highest awards issued to exemplary South Africans.

Gautrain lines are delayed and the cause is not loadshedding.

Keep up to date with the latest news in South Africa - and today's headlines seem only to be filled with Eskom problems.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a financial strain on businesses, households and individuals. It’s leading more older adults to retire early, according to recent research. This means retirees could be making increased claims on social security benefits.

The second Vooma Vaccination Weekend will take place from 12-14 November as a means to boost vaccinations in hopes to fight the anticipated 4th wave.

The public is urged by civil society organisations to unite against corruption and participate in the upcoming December corruption week.

Carl Niehaus made it clear he is not willing to comply with the ANC under Ramaphosa's leadership.

Whilst expected to appear in court for a previously committed crime, the suspect instead kidnaps and strangles his ex-girlfriend's daughter.

The pro-black council pays the blame for loadshedding squarely on Andre de Ruyter.

The SASSA official allegedly paid invoices to two companies worth R2 million for work that was never finished.

The death of Mgilija Nhleko comes months after he was axed by Zulu royals for supporting Jacob Zuma.

Keep up to date with the latest news in South Africa as we cover Oscar Pistorius, LEAP officers in Western Cape, and Athol Williams.

Many low and middle-income countries face a myriad of challenges. But policies that can address them are few and far between. The challenges include high and rising inequality, budget crises and the ongoing pandemic.

Protestors accuse COP of not taking proper action against climate change, endangering the lives of farming generations to come.

19 days have past since the Moti brothers were abducted.

Lately, South Africans have noticed that during load shedding, more and more issues with signal and internet connections have occurred.

A rare legal mishap could work in Oscar Pistorius' favour.

Keep up to date with the latest news in South Africa as we cover Eskom's loadshedding, COP26 news and KZN politics.

South Africa might be banking on the fact that a large percentage of the population – estimates are between 70% to 80% – might have been infected already.