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Cop closes 15-year-old case in days

Today at 06:00 AM, via SowetanLIVE

When the case of a man who had escaped from a North West prison back in 2010 while serving an eight-year sentence remained unsolved and was later relegated to the cold case unit, it took Sgt Morongwa Koboekae only a few days to find the prisoner.

Africa

Ghost workers haunt Kenyan state

Today at 00:00 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Investigations show individuals receiving multiple salaries, with one case involving five salaries paid to a single ID

Sport

Kearney senses ‘big opportunity’ at Ballymena

Today at 00:45 AM, via BBC News

New Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney says he wants to see his side make gradual progression and senses “a big opportunity” as he prepares to take charge of the Sky Blues for the first time against Portadown on Saturday.

Sport

Bayern Munich plan talks with Guehi – Friday gossip

Yesterday at 23:37 PM, via BBC News

Bayern Munich plan to hold talks with Marc Guehi about a potential move, Tottenham will try to sell Yves Bissouma in January, Aston Villa looking to send Harvey Elliot back to Liverpool, plus more.

Education

Ethiopia: U.S. Embassy and Ethiopian Academy of Sciences Host Workshop for Ethiopian Universities

Today at 07:09 AM, via AllAfrica

[U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa] Addis Ababa, December 11, 2025: The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, in partnership with the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences (EAS) and with support from the U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright Specialist Program, hosted a three-day workshop on “Endowment Fund Management and Alumni Engagement” from December 3-5, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel. The event convened leaders from...

Education

South Africa: Two Officials Suspended Over Matric Exam Paper Leaks

Today at 07:09 AM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed that two officials from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) have been suspended with immediate effect following a breach that saw matric exam papers leaked to learners in Pretoria.

Education

Kenya: No School Fee Hike in 2026, Govt Confirms

Today at 06:55 AM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Nairobi — Parents can breathe a sigh of relief as the government confirmed on Thursday that there will be no increase in school fees for the 2026 academic year.

Entertainment

TikTok teen urges SA to protect kids online

Today at 06:30 AM, via The Citizen

TikTok creator Pappa Lawrie backs calls to ban under-16s from social media as experts warn of rising cyberbullying and exploitation.

Science/Tech

Bad start for new DStv owner

Today at 07:04 AM, via MyBroadband

Veteran broadcasting journalist Thinus Ferreira says its ironic that Canal+ promised more content for DStv customers when it seems they’ll begin the new year with less content for the same price.

Motoring

South Africa needs to ditch driver’s licence cards

Yesterday at 15:17 PM, via TopAuto

South Africa’s largest public sector trade union has voiced its support for a plan to replace the country’s physical driver’s licences with a new digital system.