Debating a motion of no confidence, a senior leader of the ruling African National Congress party highlighted several accomplishments attained under their watch. Was Minister Nathi Mthethwa spot on? Researched by Africa Check
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In South Africa, fake news websites are mushrooming. How do you recognise a fake news story and what can you do to stop these websites? Anim van Wyk provides some tips.
Buy any over-the-counter cold remedy at your local pharmacy and it’s bound to contain vitamin C. In most cases, it won’t make much of a difference though. Here’s the evidence for when it might.
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This quote is from the final pages of #Mandela’s autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom. https://t.co/zDa0aIB… https://t.co/efKTJIW…05:22, Sunday 20 Aug
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Does SA’s private healthcare sector only serve 16% of the population? 
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