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South Africa's Cardio-Oncology Centre renewed for 3 more years
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South Africa’s Cardio-Oncology Centre of Excellence at Netcare uMhlanga Hospital has had its certification renewed for another three years by the International Cardio-Oncology Society.
The centre protects cancer patients’ hearts during treatment, saving lives and improving care.
Since opening in 2019, Dr Trishun YT Singh and his team have trained clinicians across the country, building local expertise in this field.
The recognition highlights South African skill, teamwork, and innovation in healthcare, giving patients and communities hope.
Netcare uMhlanga Hospital general manager, Thea Janse van Rensburg, has praised Dr Singh and the team for maintaining consistent excellence in such a specialised medical field.
The centre protects cancer patients’ hearts during treatment, saving lives and improving care.
Since opening in 2019, Dr Trishun YT Singh and his team have trained clinicians across the country, building local expertise in this field.
The recognition highlights South African skill, teamwork, and innovation in healthcare, giving patients and communities hope.
Netcare uMhlanga Hospital general manager, Thea Janse van Rensburg, has praised Dr Singh and the team for maintaining consistent excellence in such a specialised medical field.
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Buffalo City Metro see festive season economic boost
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Eastern Cape-Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality’s economy received a boost during the festive season, with hotel occupancy rising 14% compared to previous years.
Tourists and residents spent an estimated R65 million between 15 December and 2 January.
Recent initiatives, including the expansion of the Port of East London to allow more vessels to dock simultaneously, contributed to the increase.
Executive Mayor Princess Faku welcomed the growth, noting that strategic investments and improved infrastructure are driving economic activity across the Metro:
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Tourists and residents spent an estimated R65 million between 15 December and 2 January.
Recent initiatives, including the expansion of the Port of East London to allow more vessels to dock simultaneously, contributed to the increase.
Executive Mayor Princess Faku welcomed the growth, noting that strategic investments and improved infrastructure are driving economic activity across the Metro:
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South Africa's Women's Hockey team wins big against Canada
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The South African women’s hockey team has opened its 2026 season with three strong results against Canada in a five-match test series in Pretoria.
South Africa took the first match 5–0, with Olympian Thati Zulu scoring the opener after a decisive pass from Ntsopa Mokoena.
The second test ended 0–0, with debut caps for Nomsa Mzizi and Richele Norval and Stephanie Botha marking her 50th appearance.
South Africa won the third match 2–0, supported by a solid defensive display and a senior debut from goalkeeper Jana Marie Botha.
South Africa took the first match 5–0, with Olympian Thati Zulu scoring the opener after a decisive pass from Ntsopa Mokoena.
The second test ended 0–0, with debut caps for Nomsa Mzizi and Richele Norval and Stephanie Botha marking her 50th appearance.
South Africa won the third match 2–0, supported by a solid defensive display and a senior debut from goalkeeper Jana Marie Botha.
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The Rand is trading at 16.38 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,567.57 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,238.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.38 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,567.57 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,238.00.
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