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FESTIVE TRADITION: The enduring magic of panto: 38 years of Christmas at the Joburg Theatre

Today at 12:48 PM, via Daily Maverick

For 38 years, the Johannesburg Christmas pantomime has been a festive cultural fixture at the Joburg Theatre, delighting audiences with high-energy comedy, audience participation and sharp local satire. The tradition, pioneered by visionary director Janice Honeyman, aims to stimulate children’s imaginations while launching local actors’ careers.

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Hidden threat to South Africa from the United States

Today at 12:35 PM, via Daily Investor

The performance of the US economy in 2026 will have significant consequences for South Africa, with the current “Goldilocks” envorinment looking increasingly fragile.

Sport

‘Sometimes you have a bit of luck’ – Carey saved by technology error

Today at 12:15 PM, via BBC News

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey says he got a “bit of luck” after admitting he’d thought he’d hit been caught on the opening day of the third Test between Australia and England. Carey was given not out on the field of play, after the “Snicko” technology appeared to reprieve him; a decision the operator of the technology said was an “error” following the day’s play in Adelaide.

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EU chiefs welcome UK’s decision to rejoin Erasmus as ‘big step forward’ – Europe live

Today at 12:30 PM, via The Guardian

Negotiations among EU leaders continue ahead of critical European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday

We are also getting first reactions from members of the European Parliament.

Sandro Gozi, an Italian politician elected to European Parliament from France, welcomed the agreement on the UK rejoining Erasmus+, saying it was “excellent news”.

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Share your views on the UK rejoining the EU Erasmus student exchange programe

Today at 12:29 PM, via The Guardian

We’d like to hear from people who think they may want to participate in the programme from 2027 and those who have taken part in the past

The Erasmus scheme, officially called Erasmus+, is to reopen after the government announced an agreement to rejoin the student exchange programme.

British students and staff will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027. They will be...

Education

Nigeria: Ebonyi – Provost Expresses Concern Over Security Challenges in Institution

Today at 12:07 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The provost, Ebonyi State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ngbo, Mrs Chetachi Jerry Usulor, has expressed concern over security and other challenges facing the institution and called for concerted effort by the state government and other individuals in the state in addressing such challenges.

Entertainment

Inflation surprisingly slows in November

Today at 11:50 AM, via The Citizen

While economists expected inflation to drift slowly higher over the next few months, inflation for November surprised everyone.

Science/Tech

Beachy Head Woman may be ‘local girl from Eastbourne’, say scientists

Today at 12:14 PM, via The Guardian

Exclusive: DNA advances show Roman-era skeleton, once hailed as first black Briton, came from southern England

Beachy Head Woman, a Roman-era skeleton once hailed as the earliest known black Briton and who scientists later speculated could be of Cypriot descent, has now been shown to have originated from southern England.

The mystery of the skeleton’s shifting identity was finally resolved...