Category BreakingNews

Cancer pill ‘gave me four years of extra time’

BBC News

Linda Kelly, 67, with advanced breast cancer, praises new drug capivasertib for giving her extra years of life and normalcy. The pill, now funded in England, can slow disease progression for over 1,000 women. Charity urges quicker approval for breast cancer drugs. Linda, an active gardener and cyclist, has minimal side effects and plans travel with husband thanks to the drug.
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Global executives rank South Africa among top emerging markets

Daily Maverick

South Africa rises to 7th place in Kearney’s 2025 FDI Confidence Index, a significant improvement from 11th place in 2024. The country’s entry into the top 10 in the “Emerging Markets” category is attributed to increased investor confidence in legal processes and economic performance. Kearney’s global business policy council highlights South Africa’s positive trajectory in attracting foreign investment.
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WhatsApp to stop working on these phones from 5 May

The South African

WhatsApp will stop supporting iPhones running iOS 15.1 or earlier on May 5, 2025, affecting models like iPhone 5s, 6, and 6 Plus. Users must update to newer iOS versions or replace devices. WhatsApp, owned by Meta, aims to focus on newer software for security and performance improvements. Older devices unable to meet app requirements are becoming obsolete.
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Dineo Ranaka, LootLove and Anele Zondo lead music’s ‘biggest’ celebration at Metro FM Music Awards

News24 | Life

Dineo Ranaka to host 2025 Metro FM Music Awards with L-Tido, LootLove, Scoop Makhathini, Anele Zondo, and Mpumi Mlambo in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. Performances by Master KG, Kabza De Small, Black Motion, and more. Ranaka recently returned to Metro FM. Awards show on May 3 at Mbombela Stadium, broadcast on SABC and SABC+ at 20:00.
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Khudu Pitje behind new, R2.4-billion clean-tech fund – TechCentral

TechCentral

New GX Capital, led by CEO Khudu Pitje, partners with RMB Ventures to launch R2.4-billion clean-tech fund, Airnergize Capital Fund I. The fund will invest in renewable energy and infrastructure across Africa, aiming to raise a total of R4 billion. Pitje, a prominent businessman in telecommunications and technology, has secured R2.4 billion in initial commitments for the fund.
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Water restored in Northcliff after long outage, but later gushing in the street due to burst pipe

TimesLIVE

Water outages in Northcliff, Johannesburg, caused by a glitch at Northcliff Tower, were resolved after nearly a week. Resident Jolandi Kuhn expressed relief, acknowledging the challenges faced and the gratitude for having access to alternative water sources. She highlighted the plight of those who must walk long distances for water and thanked those who assisted during the crisis.
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