2015-05-21 South Africa Health

Independent Online   

KZN launches human milk banks   
The New Age Online
KwaZulu-Natal is pioneering the practise of exclusive breastfeeding through a novel idea called the Human Milk Bank. It is a collaboration of like-minds and science by the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the Department of Health. The idea is to provide ...

2015-05-21 South Africa Science

BBC News   

EU concerned about farming impact on its wildlife   
Reuters Africa
BRUSSELS, May 20 (Reuters) - Around half of wild birds have a secure status as EU programmes to protect endangered species have boosted numbers, but some of their habitats are cause for major concern largely because of intensive farming, an EU report ...

2015-05-21 South Africa Sports

NewsDay   

Sihlangu move closer to last 8   
The Swazi Observer
image FORWARD: Mthunzi Mkhontfo of Swaziland tackled by Nkau Lerotholi of Lesotho during the COSAFA Cup game between Swaziland (Sihlangu) and Lesotho last night in Rustenburg, South Africa. Swaziland won the game 2-0. (Courtesy Pic) …locals ...

2015-05-21 South Africa Entertainment

Channel 24   

AKA nominated for BET Award   
Channel 24
The rapper together with The Soil are the only SA artists, who have managed to make the nominees list. They have been nominated in the Best International Act: Africa category, and will go up against the likes of Wizkid and Sauti Sol, who have also been ...

2015-05-21 South Africa Technology

Automobile   

Report: 2015 Jeep Renegade SUVs Held for Transmission Issues   
Automobile
It's déjà vu all over again for Jeep and its 2015 Renegade compact SUV, which is reportedly being withheld from dealers for issues with its nine-speed automatic transmission, according to Automotive News. This same thing happened in late 2013 with the ...

2015-05-21 South Africa Business

Daily Maverick   

Chamber of Mines urges carbon tax delay   
BDlive
Chamber of Mines president Mike Teke addresses the chamber's 125th annual general meeting on Wednesday in Johannesburg. Picture: MARTIN RHODES. Related articles. EDITORIAL: Foolish to press on with carbon tax · Treasury stands firm over carbon ...

2015-05-21 South Africa South Africa

Times LIVE   

Slashed e-toll fees set to lift confidence in Sanral   
BDlive
Front, from left, Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene, Gauteng Premier David Makhura, Transport Minister Dipuo Peters, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas ahead of the e-tolls briefing. Picture: TREVOR SAMSON ...

2015-05-21 South Africa Africa

Times LIVE   

Slashed e-toll fees set to lift confidence in Sanral   
BDlive
Front, from left, Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene, Gauteng Premier David Makhura, Transport Minister Dipuo Peters, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas ahead of the e-tolls briefing. Picture: TREVOR SAMSON ...

2015-05-21 South Africa World

The Hindu   

Islamic State seizes ancient Palmyra from Syrian forces   
The Hindu
Islamic State insurgents stormed the historic Syrian city of Palmyra on Wednesday, fighting off pro-government forces who withdrew after evacuating most of the civilian population, state television said. The capture of Palmyra is the first time the al-Qaeda ...