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Rising Threat: WhatsApp Scams Become More Sophisticated, Users Urged to Stay Vigilant

South Africans are urged to be cautious as scams on WhatsApp become increasingly sophisticated and convincing. Picture Credit: Avast By Aisha Zardad South Africa – South Africans are being urged to exercise caution as WhatsApp scams continue to grow in sophistication, targeting both personal and financial information. Cybersecurity experts warn that these scams exploit unsuspecting…

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Report Finds South Africa’s Minimum Wage Insufficient for Basic Household Needs

A new analysis finds South Africa’s minimum wage still falls short of covering basic household costs, highlighting ongoing struggles for low-income earners. Picture Credit: Islands By Aisha Zardad South Africa — A new report has concluded that South Africa’s national minimum wage is currently insufficient to cover basic household needs, underlining persistent challenges faced by…

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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Called Worst Livestock Farming Disaster in South African History

Agriculture leaders describe the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak as South Africa’s worst livestock farming disaster, with infections spreading across several provinces and economic losses mounting. Picture Credit: Farmspace By Aisha Zardad South Africa — South Africa’s livestock farming sector is experiencing what agricultural leaders are calling the worst livestock farming disaster in the country’s history,…

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Parents Urged to Check Baby Formula After Recall Raises Safety Concerns

Health authorities are urging parents to check baby formula batch numbers following a recall linked to potential safety concerns. Picture Credit: CDC By Aisha Zardad South Africa — Parents and caregivers across South Africa are being urged to carefully check specific infant formula products following a recall that has raised concerns about the potential presence…

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