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Continued tobacco ban could lead smokers to ‘contemplate attempting suicide’
In a report commissioned by the Fair-trade Independent Tobacco Association a psychiatrist has come out harshly against the continued ban on cigarettes, due to the effects going cold turkey can have on smokers.
Opposition to the ban on tobacco sales during the national lockdown is mounting, with a psychiatrist specialising in substance abuse saying it is “illogical and harmful” and “unlikely to have any meaningful effect on the prevalence of smoking”.
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It was a queue worth waiting two months for
A man saunters out of the bottle store with a booze-laden trolley, opens a bottle of Corona beer with a loud pop, and a ‘woooooooh’ erupts from the long 9am queue as he walks triumphantly to his car.
Fitness and health
Seven types of vegetarians: Which is right for you?
Many people decide on following different types of diets due to religion, health or other personal reasons.
Covid-19
Continued tobacco ban could lead smokers to ‘contemplate attempting suicide’
In a report commissioned by the Fair-trade Independent Tobacco Association a psychiatrist has come out harshly against the continued ban on cigarettes, due to the effects going cold turkey can have on smokers.
Environment
Small marine animals increasingly impacted by shipping collisions – report
It was previously thought that larger animals were most at risk, but a new report has found many smaller sea creatures are being harmed by large and small vessel collisions.
Your lifestyle
Covid-19 lockdown has been good for OnlyFans and YouTube creators
While the lockdown has meant financial ruin for the average guy and girl, some local content creators on sites like YouTube and the more adult-centric OnlyFans are raking in the cash.
Fitness and health
What you need to know about conjunctivitis
In both children and adults, conjunctivitis can cause inflammation in the cornea that can affect vision.
horse tips
Horse racing makes a welcome return
It’s not just those queuing outside liquor stores that have something to rejoice, as horse racing returns as well today. Check out our top bets here.
Motoring News
A to Z of SA’s cheapest car: Suzuki S-Presso
Rear park distance sensors come standard across the range.
Business News
Firms reopening today will battle at first, experts advise
Despite the prospect of fresh profits, businesses will initially find it hard to survive.
Politics
Opposition lambaste ANC councillors refusing 4% salary contribution to Solidarity Fund
Buffalo City EFF leader and regional secretary Mziyanda Hlekiso criticised the ANC for not leading by example.
Editorials
A test we cannot afford to fail
Although this would seem like just another comedy of ANC Covid-19 errors, we believe Motshekga should always err on the side of caution when it comes to schools.
Editorials
Busi, why must the tired taxpayer now foot your bill?
Since taking office in 2016, Mkhwebane has lost a number of high-profile cases.
Business Insight Farmers ask Ramaphosa to lift the lockdown and leave people’s fate in their own hands
Motoring News
A to Z of SA’s cheapest car: Suzuki S-Presso
Rear park distance sensors come standard across the range.
Fitness and health
What you need to know about conjunctivitis
In both children and adults, conjunctivitis can cause inflammation in the cornea that can affect vision.
Business News Liquor traders happy but travel restrictions still hurting many industries
Liquor traders will be smiling again judging from the scores of customers who visited outlets across the country at daybreak on Monday to buy alcohol.
Travel UN agency recommends health guidelines for airlines
Mask wearing, temperature controls, disinfection of aircraft: the International Civil Aviation Organization on Monday published a series of health recommendations for a pandemic-hit airline industry as it relaunches air travel.
Accidents Beer truck knocks down and fatally injures woman on busy Eastern Cape street
A 72-year-old woman died after she was alleged to have been knocked down by a beer truck at a busy street in King William’s Town on Monday.
Courts Suspend magistrate who ‘had cellphone contact with corruption accused’ – justice committee
The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services wants a magistrate from Bloemfontein provisionally suspended, as he allegedly had cellphone contact with a corruption accused suspect who had appeared before him.
Protests Four arrested in Cape Town protests
The N7 North and South between Malibongwe Drive and the Plattekloof/Potsdam roads off-ramps running next to Du Noon in Cape town were closed on Monday due to protest action.
Crime Man arrested after R1.2m found in two black bags in Cape Town house
A 50-year-old man was arrested after he was found with an unaccounted-for R1.2m in cash in two black bags in Strand, the City of Cape Town said on Monday.
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It was a queue worth waiting two months for
A man saunters out of the bottle store with a booze-laden trolley, opens a bottle of Corona beer with a loud pop, and a ‘woooooooh’ erupts from the long 9am queue as he walks triumphantly to his car.
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Man Utd’s Rashford fears ‘society more divided than ever’
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford fears society is “more divided than ever” in the violent aftermath of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.
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Rabada sets new goals after ‘disappointing’ season
After taking an enforced break, Kagiso Rabada says he remains fully committed to the national cricket team.
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Seven types of vegetarians: Which is right for you?
Many people decide on following different types of diets due to religion, health or other personal reasons.
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Farmers ask Ramaphosa to lift the lockdown and leave people’s fate in their own hands
The TLU SA says the chaos surrounding the opening of schools proves government’s ‘incompetence and inadequacy’ and it would be better to just let people take responsibility for their own safety.
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It was a queue worth waiting two months for
A man saunters out of the bottle store with a booze-laden trolley, opens a bottle of Corona beer with a loud pop, and a ‘woooooooh’ erupts from the long 9am queue as he walks triumphantly to his car.
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SA influencer Lasizwe Dambuza is in love with #DaddysGirl
When the famous YouTuber is not making jokes online, he enjoys spending Sundays with his daughter.
Motoring
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New vehicle sales recover in May as lockdown is eased
“Performance of exports remains reliant on the performance and direction of global markets”.
World
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DR Congo reports fresh Ebola outbreak
Health Minister Eteni Longondo says that ‘four people have already died’.
