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6 best ISP bets in South Africa 2023

As South Africa continues to embrace the digital age, the demand for reliable internet connectivity keeps soaring. With the internet service provider (ISP) numbers in the market, it becomes crucial to identify the best options for consumers in South Africa. This article explores the top six ISPs in South Africa, evaluating their offerings, customer service,…

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South Africa begins own production of groundbreaking HIV-prevention drug to make it affordable within the continent

South Africa will soon begin production of the groundbreaking HIV-prevention drug, long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA), finally making the life-saving treatment affordable within the African continent. The treatment, which must be injected every two months, almost entirely eliminates the risk of becoming infected by HIV through sex. This development is expected to help millions of people at…

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South Carolina lawmakers send 6-week abortion ban to governor

South Carolina lawmakers in the Senate passed legislation Tuesday to ban abortion after fetal cardiac activity is detected, which occurs at around the sixth week of a pregnancy, which is often before most people know they are pregnant. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 24 (UPI) — Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled South…

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South African Airways set for fleet and route expansion

Things appear to be going well for South Africa’s national airline. The carrier is set for expansion of its route network in the coming months and has been given the go-ahead to source extra aircraft which it will need to do this. The aviation sector is making a strong comeback with healthy recovery being seen…

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BREAKING: South China Struck by Earthquake

At 3.02pm today, March 29, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck Sanshui District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, with a focal depth of 8 kilometers.23.27 degrees north latitude, 112.94 degrees east longitude. Image via China Earthquake Networks Center.This is the second time in recent months that Foshan has experienced a noticeable earthquake. The previous one occurred on…

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South Africa launches tender for floating, ground-mounted PV

The South African government is looking for independent power producers to build and operate floating or ground-mounted PV projects at selected government waterworks infrastructure or damns. The projects should be operational for 20 years. March 24, 2023 Beatriz SantosPV project in Northern Cape, South Africa.Image: GransolarSouth Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation has launched an…

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South Korea has the lowest fertility rate, with lessons for us all

A woman holding her daughter looks at a view of Seoul in 2019. The fertility rate in South Korea, which has the world’s lowest rate, hit 0.78 in February. Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images A woman holding her daughter looks at a view of Seoul in 2019. The fertility rate…

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South Australia starts 24/7 remote rural health monitoring

SA Health has started a 24/7 remote health monitoring service in rural and regional South Australia. Funded by Country SA Primary Health Network, the service is being provided by the Integrated Cardiovascular Clinical Network of the Rural Support Service.  HOW IT WORKS The free service, which is available to individuals aged 15 and over with…

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South Korean Classical Guitarist Bokyung Byun Has Seen Tremendous Success Since Moving to the U.S.

Photo: Choo Sangyeon StudioFrom the January/February 2023 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Mark SmallSouth Korea–born classical virtuoso Bokyung Byun (aka “Bo”) is riding a wave of musical achievements. After earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Juilliard, a doctorate from the University of Southern California, and winning some big competitions, Byun is now focused on launching her professional career. This…

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CCTV footage of South African rapper AKA who was shot in Durban released

The CCTV footage capturing the moment South African rapper AKA was shot by an identified person is circulating on social media.Kiernan Jarryd Forbes was shot just before 10 pm (South African time) while standing outside the Wish Restaurant in Durban on Friday.The deceased was seen interacting with some friends in a busy street and the…