Sadly, the need for life-saving organ transplants is increasing much quicker than the organs are becoming available. However, by becoming an organ donor you can possibly be the difference between life or death for someone else. Here’s how you can become an organ donor…

The silent killer?

Recent studies have raised concerns about a potential link between prolonged MPA use and an increased risk of developing intracranial meningiomas (benign brain tumours).

If your rights as an older person are being violated or if you want to help someone who is being abused, neglected or exploited you can contact one of the following organisations for help.

A recent investigation revealed a disturbing trend in Stellenbosch: abductions and even murder of university students. With petty crime escalating, Carte Blanche asked whether Stellenbosch police and the university are doing enough to address the issue.

“Mr Nonxuba is not guilty of a mere moral lapse, but his conduct is suggestive of a character defect that has severely compromised his integrity.”