Yasmine Jacobs

Journalist

Your guide to safe blood donation: When to donate and when to wait

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June is National Blood Donor Month in South Africa, a crucial time to highlight the urgent need for blood donations. Learn how your contribution can save lives and ...

'Massacre of civilians': 27 killed and over 160 injured in aid distribution attack as Gaza’s health system teeters on collapse ...

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An Israeli strike on Palestinians awaiting humanitarian aid in Rafah has resulted in at least 27 deaths and over 161 injuries, raising alarms about the collapsing ...

New Covid-19 Variant NB. 1. 8. 1: Should South Africans be concerned?

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Discover how the new Covid-19 variant NB. 1. 8. 1 is causing global concern as it spreads from China to the US, prompting urgent health warnings and vaccine updates. ...

Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens: Israel's relentless attacks on civilians and healthcare

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As Israel intensifies its attacks on the Gaza Strip, the humanitarian crisis deepens, with civilians caught in the crossfire and vital health services destroyed. ...

SA's chicken market remains stable amid global bird flu outbreak

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Amid global avian influenza disruptions, the South African Poultry Association assures consumers that a chicken shortage is highly unlikely.

What is Donald Trump's net worth in 2025?

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Following intense discussions sparked by President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to the White House, many are left wondering: What is Donald Trump's net worth in 2025? ...

Everything you need to know about FlySafair's R11 ticket sale

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Get ready for FlySafair's incredible R11 birthday ticket sale. This is how to navigate the online waiting rooms and booking.

Thousands sign petition to deny bail to suspects in Joshlin Smith case

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Thousands of people are calling on the court to deny bail to the suspects in the Joshlin Smith trafficking case.

WRAP: Everything you need to know about the Joshlin Smith case so far

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The case of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith has gripped the nation with new developments happening each day.

Parts of SA brace for scorching heatwave

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A heatwave advisory has been issued, warning residents of extremely hot and uncomfortable conditions expected to persist from Thursday through the weekend.

Minister Lamola leads SA’s delegation to The Hague

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The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, is set to lead South Africa’s delegation to the Peace Palace (the International Court of Justice) ...

Is there a mushroom shortage in South Africa?

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South Africans might have to grow their own mushrooms as the country is believed to be grappling with a shortage of fresh mushrooms.

Severe weather sweeps across SA, prompting widespread warnings

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South Africa is currently grappling with severe weather conditions that have prompted a series of warnings, impacting various regions of the country.

Severe weather conditions wreak havoc across Cape Town, cause power outages

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Cape Town has been hit by a series of severe weather-related incidents, affecting informal settlements and formal housing areas and caused outages in a number of ...

Weather forecast promises a mixed bag of conditions

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South Africans continue to grin and bear through the cold weather as winds and rain batter cities and while we cannot predict the weather, we take a detailed look ...

Everything you need to know about new Covid-19 strain ‘Pirola’

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What makes this variant stand out is its high number of mutations. The variant has approximately 30 mutations, about the same number that differentiated the highly ...

Cold front update: Country awakens to icy weather, but relief is on the way

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Most of the country woke up to cold and icy weather on Tuesday, with some regions experiencing cold fronts with unrelenting heavy rains and winds, but there is good ...

Did former US military programme HAARP cause the Morocco earthquake? Dispelling myths surrounding natural disasters

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Conspiracy theories are running amok as a video is going viral showing ‘large lightning’ and ‘random lights’ that is believed to have appeared before the earthquake ...

France’s attire ban sparks debate: Is it secularism or discrimination?

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France has recently come under fire over its latest abaya ban. So what has it banned thus far and what are the reasons for the ban?

Countdown to final matric exams: What parents can do to help and how students can best prepare

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As many of us face stress due to work and general impending doom, Grade 12 and their parents have another thing to deal with: the dreaded final matric exams.

‘Fake news’: Santaco slams rumours of another Cape Town taxi strike

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Santaco has confirmed that there is no taxi strike planned by the industry. This comes after messages about a looming strike have been doing the rounds.

Elon Musk accuses EFF of pushing ‘genocide of white people in South Africa’

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Many South Africans took to social media on Tuesday calling for ‘Die Stem’ to be either removed from the anthem or to sit down when it is sung, calling it a hate ...

Court hears SIM swap was done on Senzo Meyiwa’s number after his murder and eight calls made to Kelly Khumalo

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Colonel Lambertus Steyn told the court that a day after Senzo Meyiwa's death in October 2014, a SIM swap was done on his phone number.

South Africa has a shortage of snake antivenom. This is why it matters

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While South Africa has more than its fair share of shortages, there is one shortage that is little spoken of but which is absolutely crucial.

Teacher shoots knife-wielding man at school

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The Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed a shooting incident that took place at Kagiso Senior Secondary School.