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  A major review by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has found consistent evidence linking vaping among children and young people to respiratory problems and an increased likelihood of later smoking cigarettes.   The review, published on 20 August, examined more than 14,000 published articles, assessed 325 full-text studies and synthesised evidence from 81 studies covering eight health and social areas.   Researchers found that young people who vape are more likely

  The Knysna Municipality has confirmed that one of the men killed in a shooting in Bongani on Thursday night, 20 August, was a former ward councillor.   The ANC’s Mandla Matiwane served in Ward 7 from 2016 to 2021. The second man killed was reportedly a taxi-boss.   Police say the two men were in a vehicle when unidentified gunmen opened fire on them at around 21:00.   The murders come just a day

  The Hawks have struck a blow to the drug trade after uncovering a massive crystal methamphetamine (TIK) manufacturing facility in Limpopo.   Officers, acting on intelligence, pounced on a farm in Musina late on Thursday night, 20 August, seizing TIK and laboratory equipment with an estimated street value of R600 million.   The operation was a collaboration between the DPCI (Hawks), SAPS, the South African Narcotics Bureau Head Office, Crime Intelligence Head Office, the

    The Malmesbury minor facing charges for the alleged sexual exploitation of children, as part of an international online extremist group, is expected to undergo a mental evaluation.   That was the recommendation of the district surgeon after the 16-year-old went for a medical evaluation earlier this week.   READ MORE: Malmesbury teen accused of child exploitation undergoes medical exam – Smile 90.4FM   The National Prosecuting Authority’s Eric Ntabazalila confirmed that the accused

  Some artists have a moment. Others create a legacy.   They’ve been topping charts for decades, selling out stadiums, reinventing themselves and continuing to make music that connects with new generations. Their careers may span decades, but their relevance never seems to fade.   This weekend, Smile FM celebrates the Living Legends — the artists who have stood the test of time and continue to prove that great music never goes out of style.