Death
Families grieve passing away of 12 relatives in Ixopo minibus-truck crash
A minibus taxi collided with a with a truck on Thursday on a road that’s under construction.
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Myanmar junta crackdown death toll passes 1,000
The country has been in turmoil since February 1, when the armed forces seized power in a lightning coup, triggering dissent as protesters demanded a return to democracy.
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Maradona psychiatrist denies blame in star's death
The 1986 World Cup-winning captain died of a heart attack at the age of 60, weeks after undergoing brain surgery for a blood clot.
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SA records 1,273 new COVID cases and 49 deaths
The Department of Health on Friday said 1,273 new coronavirus cases have been picked up on the same day pushing the country's known caseload to over 1,550,000.
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Buthelezi plans to act against 'City Press' over scathing opinion piece
In a lengthy article, Mondli Makhanya describes the late monarch as a useful apartheid idiot and refers to Buthelezi as a loyal and enthusiastic servant of the apartheid regime.
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Italian region suspends AstraZeneca jabs after death
The woman, who age has not been disclosed, died Sunday at Biella, a town north of Turin.
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Anele Ngcongca was a talented professional – ex-Bafana coach Igesund
The 33-year-old died in a car accident on the N2 freeway near Mtunzini, while the driver of the vehicle sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for medical attention.
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Inquest docket opened after man jumped off Hartbeespoort Dam
The 46-year-old's body was found on rocks below the dam near the tunnel on Saturday.
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7 people, including toddler (3 months) killed in car accident Vryburg
The exact circumstances surrounding the crash on Saturday are still unclear, but it’s understood two motor vehicles collided head-on.
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Body of teen boy found at Monwabisi Beach
The discovery of the corpse wearing what appears to be a blue jeans was made on Tuesday morning.
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Britain to impose new virus curbs as WHO issues grim warning
The tally of 1,998,897 infections was "the highest number of reported cases in a single week since the beginning of the epidemic", the WHO said, adding that the number of deaths fell compared with the previous week.
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2 SAPS officers granted bail after man dies in Moorreesburg holding cell
Manfred Lewis was found dead in his cell last month shortly after he was taken into custody.
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At least 4 motorists killed in Gauteng following series of collisions
At least four separates crashes have been reported across the province over the weekend as more movement is permitted under level two of the lockdown.
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Khosa’s family relieved after Military Ombud says SANDF liable for his death
Military Ombudsman Vusumuzi Masondo has recommended that disciplinary action be taken against the soldiers involved as well as the commander of the platoon they belong to.
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St Helena Bay community mourns death of Leo Williams (9)
Leo Williams has been fighting for his life at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital for just over two weeks.
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7 babies die at Zim hospital after urgent treatment delayed
According to the BBC, one doctor said the deaths were "the tip of the iceberg as nurses are on strike because of a lack of personal protective equipment and other concerns, including maternity wards that are overwhelmed.”
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No guarantee that your nominated beneficiary will get your money when you die
Did you know that the Trustees of retirement funds don’t have to pay it out to your nominated beneficiary?
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Why it's important to educate children about death
Although we all know it’s going to happen, dying remains one of those things people still don’t want to discuss.
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Why being aware of your mortality is good for you
From health anxiety to midlife crises, it seems like thoughts about ageing and death can often unleash some level of neurosis. But is that the whole story?
