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The brain's betrayal: unpacking addiction's rewiring and the rocky road to recovery
Community, family and friends can offer the most effective route out of addiction, providing the natural rewards necessary to counteract the destructive grip of substances.
Albert Park set to become vibrant sports fan park for the Nedbank Cup Final
Durban's Albert Park, long plagued by crime, is set to be revitalised as a sports fan park for the Nedbank Cup Final, with community efforts and city officials working together to improve the area.
City of Tshwane's ongoing struggle with Melgisedek buildings: A decade of neglect
Nearly a decade after the City of Tshwane condemned the Melgisedek buildings, residents continue to live in deteriorating conditions, as plans for redevelopment face delays.
Contraband smuggling attempt at St Albans Correctional Centre leads to arrest
A woman visiting St Albans Correctional Centre was arrested for attempting to smuggle dagga, a phone charger and earphones into the facility.
Fighting gang crime: Western Cape police commissioner defends Anti-Gang Unit amid resource concerns
Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile faced intense questioning from Parliament's portfolio committee on police about gang violence strategies, resource shortages, and claims that gang crime is 'under control' despite the Anti-Gang Unit's dilapidated facilities and vehicle shortages.
Mzansi's 'most articulate homeless man' Bonga Sithole speaks out on homelessness and the impact of psychological abuse
Bonga Sithole, known for his articulate speech while homeless, returns to share his thoughts on the complexities of homelessness, revealing how psychological and physical abuse can lead individuals to the streets.
Joshlin Smith trial: State witness quizzed over her drug use
In the ongoing trial of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith, state witness Lourentia Lombaard’s history of drug use raises questions about the reliability of her testimony.
Drug trafficking surges as South Africa's prevention plans fall short
The Central Drug Authority's latest report reveals alarming gaps in South Africa's fight against drug trafficking, with declining drug seizures and widespread substance abuse threatening communities. Despite being a major transit hub, the country struggles with limited resources and fragmented responses to this growing crisis.