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Good news for South Africa’s property market

Today at 10:00 AM, via Daily Investor

South Africa’s property market is set for a stronger 2026, with lower interest rates, a stable rand, and rising home-loan activity driving recovery.

Africa

Mbeumo & Wissa ‘inspiring’ – Ouattara

Yesterday at 00:11 AM, via BBC News

As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

Sport

Confirmed: Egypt vs Bafana Bafana live on SABC

Today at 08:29 AM, via The South African

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana are back on back the Afcon 2025 grass on Friday against Egpyt, SABC will take care of the live coverage.

Education

Mixed Grades for Home-Schooling

Yesterday at 19:39 PM, via New York Times

Readers offer personal stories in response to a guest essay critical of home-schooling.

Entertainment

PICTURES: Christmas around the world

Today at 10:00 AM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best Christmas photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

NASA Will Soon Find Out If the Perseverance Rover Can Really Persevere On Mars

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

With NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission delayed into the 2030s, engineers are certifying the Perseverance rover to keep operating for many more years while it continues collecting and safeguarding Martian rock samples. Ars Technica reports: The good news is that the robot, about the size of a small SUV, is in excellent health, according to Steve Lee, Perseverance’s deputy project manager at...

Science/Tech

Sealy Promo Code: Save $200 on Mattresses This Month

Today at 08:10 AM, via Wired

Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and with cash left in your wallet.

Health

What Is a Grief Attack?

Tuesday at 12:02 PM, via New York Times

Sudden surges of anguish can accompany intense mourning. That’s not unusual, experts say, and sometimes even helpful.