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Societal control is masked as pandemic preparedness

The Mercury

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October 14, 2025

TV BRICS recently posted a letter in the Daily News on October 9, telling our readers how important it apparently is to join forces around the world in the fight against inevitable pandemics.

- L OOSTHUIZEN | Durban

Societal control is masked as pandemic preparedness

None other than Ethiopian-born Tedros Ghebreyesus — director general of the World Health Organization — has expressed his concerns about future pandemics.

If you ask me, one needs to first carefully consider who these people are that are giving us such damning advice without proper research to back it up! Looking at who this man, Ghebreyesus is, one should be cognisant of the fact that he comes from a seemingly very troubled background.

Having been accused by his own government of alleged corrupt and sexually inappropriate activities, whether by himself or under his watch, and having been believed to have built a very cozy relationship with Xi Jinping of China, how can we take anything he says seriously?

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SA’s crisis: gender-based violence at five times the global average

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Five goals worth pursuing for personal growth

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1 min

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2 mins

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1 mins

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BHP stunned as Anglo American rejects renewed takeover bid

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2 mins

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Government's proposed school calendar overhaul

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1 min

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The Mercury

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NPA names suspects accused of killing principal, clerk at Gauteng school

THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has released the names of the two people arrested in connection with the murders of school principal Ruth Nozibele Tabu, 58, and administrative clerk Nobantu Njombini, 55, who were shot dead at Inxiweni Primary School's administration block last week.

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2 mins

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KZN prepares for festive season spike in GBV

KWAZULU-NATAL authorities and civil society organisations are preparing for an anticipated rise in gender-based violence (GBV) during the festive season, with data and on-the-ground experience pointing to increased risk linked to alcohol abuse, drug use and family stress.

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3 mins

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