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Ngxeke aims for IBF bantamweight title in Mexico
Landile “Man Down” Ngxeke possesses all the advantage and skill to win the vacant IBF bantamweight world title on Sunday in Mexico against Jose Salas “El Chapulin” Reyes, says his former trainer, Ncedo Cecane.

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Ben & Jerry’s brand could be destroyed, says co-founder
Ben Cohen was speaking about his concerns for the independence of Ben & Jerry’s board.
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South Africa
Two accused linked to rotten food distribution case granted bail
Wilhemina Jacoba and Phakamani Hlongwane linked to distributing rotten & expired food granted bail

South Africa
KZN special needs schools face possible closure next year: SANASE
SANASE says there is a big chance that special needs schools in KZN might not operate next year
South Africa
News24 | Matric pupil’s flower business raises R35k to renovate children’s home in Makhanda
A Kingswood College matric pupil has turned a small flower business into a lifeline for a Makhanda children’s home, raising R35 000 to transform young lives.
South Africa
News24 | Women arrested in Mpumalanga expired foods saga released on bail
Two women, aged 75 and 36, who handed themselves over to police in connection with an case involving the alleged repackaging and sale of expired food, have been released on bail.

World
Honduras seeks arrest of ex-President Hernández after Trump pardon
Honduras’ attorney general said Monday that he had ordered Honduran authorities and asked Interpol to execute a 2023 arrest order for Juan Orlando Hernández, pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump.

World
Goa nightclub owners fled to Thailand hours after deadly fire, police say
Indian authorities confirmed the two brothers boarded a flight to Phuket in Thailand shortly after the incident.

World
Ukraine prepares new peace plan as Zelensky rules out giving up land
Kyiv is seeking to resist a US push for a deal which would see territory handed over to Russia.
World
News24 | Ukraine allies vow more support, Zelensky proposes own 20-point peace plan
Ukraine’s European allies have agreed to increase their support for Ukraine and put more economic pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin as they say efforts to end Moscow’s “barbaric” war are at a “critical moment”, according to Downing Street.

Africa
UN health chief condemns deadly attack on hospital in Sudan
Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

Africa
Hunt under way for Benin coup plotters and their hostages
Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

Africa
People in Benin felt ‘total fear’ at attempted coup
Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

Africa
At least 11 killed in South Africa mass shooting
Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

Business
Warning over severe storm brewing in South Africa
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued both level 1 and level 2 storm warnings for parts of the country.

Business
Bad turn for anyone with DStv in South Africa
Negotiations between DStv’s new owner Canal+ and Warner Bros. Discovery have stalled, as Netflix and Paramount fight for ownership/

Business
Africa Can Define the Digital Future, Says Standard Bank CIO at World Economic Forum
At the World Economic Forum’s Digital Trade Roundtable in Johannesburg, Jörg Fischer, Group Chief Information Officer of Standard Bank, delivered a powerful message: Africa is not merely a participant in the digital age, it has the resources, talent, and vision to lead it.

Business
Woolworths CEO sells R37 million in shares
Woolworths CEO Roy Bagattini has sold R37 million in shares amid growing concerns over the retailer’s executive pay.

Politics
ANC Commissions to debate National Democratic Revolution on Day 2
The second day of the ANC National General Council continues in Boksburg this morning in Joburg

Politics
ANC’s economic stance will never change: SACP
The SACP has decided to contest next year’s local government elections alone.

Politics
ANC must go back to basics to regain public confidence: Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa was speaking at the ANC’s 5th National General Council in Boksburg.

Politics
Trump, SACP, LGE are some of the issues to be discussed at ANC NGC
Mahumapelo says the US must not dictate South Africa’s geo-political perspectives.

Sport
SAFA reveals Bafana’s opponents for AFCON warm-up match
Bafana Bafana are set for one last test before the Africa Cup Of Nations in Morocco in two weeks. Can they win the tournament?

Sport
Villa could still go up another level – Sutton
Chris Sutton and Conor Coady discuss Aston Villa’s title credentials and their admiration for manager Unai Emery on the Monday Night Club.

Sport
Mo Salah a ‘disgrace’ for Liverpool outburst, says Jamie Carragher
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher labelled Mohamed Salah “a disgrace” after the Egypt star’s stunning outburst at Reds boss Arne Slot.

Sport
All Blacks face France in first Test at new Christchurch stadium
The All Blacks will play France in July 2026 in the first Test at their new permanent rugby stadium in Christchurch.
Education
South Africa: Special Tribunal Hammers KZN Education Officials for Corrupt Contract
[GroundUp] Company ordered to repay money. Disciplinary action must be taken against 16 officials.
Education
South Africa: Community Fights to Reopen Primary School
[GroundUp] Policy to close small schools forces children to walk far to get to school
Education
Nigeria: Tinubu Rejoices With Governor Bago Over Release of 100 Kidnapped Niger Students
[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, on the safe return of 100 students abducted from a Catholic school in the state last month.
Education
Nigeria: Niger Governor Receives 100 Students Released By Terrorists
[Premium Times] The children were handed over to the governor by representatives of the National Security Adviser (NSA) office

Lifestyle
‘Barbaric’: CPT taxi driver condemned after viral road rage video
A Cape Town driver who attacked a young family – including a six-month-old baby passenger – in a road rage incident, has faced the law…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Drakensberg cable car project: How much would it cost?
To bring the fabled cable car project in the Drakensberg to life, it will likely cost millions of millions of rands. Let’s break it down…

Lifestyle
ANC employees worry they’ll go hungry over Xmas
ANC employees picket outside party’s fifth National General Council (NGC), despite claims that unpaid salaries would be resolved …

Entertainment
48 hours of bliss in Sejong, South Korea
This family-friendly oasis a refreshing answer to density of Seoul.

Entertainment
Palmer misses Chelsea’s Champions League clash with Atalanta
Palmer was initially troubled by a groin problem and then fractured his toe after stubbing it into a door at home.

Entertainment
No Ferraris, Astons or Lambos, but nearly 200 cars waiting to be collected in Ekurhuleni
Car owners have been warned to collect their vehicles from the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department pound or it will be sold.

Entertainment
Nedbank sent back to school over botched attempt to recover BMW debt
There’s a lesson here for others in the same situation – always challenge the banks’ accounting.
Science/Tech
All 187,460 Miles of Road That Led to Rome, Mapped
A digital atlas of ancient Rome’s highways and byways reveals a road network that was more extensive than thought.

Science/Tech
Good news for fibre Internet users in South Africa on two top networks
Two of South Africa’s largest fibre network operators (FNOs) do not plan to increase their wholesale fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) prices in 2026.

Science/Tech
In the race to use AI in business software, SA Leaders are missing the hidden risk
AI makes building software faster. Yobi Code makes sure you don’t pay for it later.

Science/Tech
Sim crime goes industrial as fraudsters target South Africa’s digital economy
Sim-swap fraud, identity impersonation and large-scale Sim-farm operations are no longer fringe problems.

Motoring
Kia and Jeep are looking for these 18,923 cars in South Africa
Kia and Jeep have issued safety recalls for 18,923 cars sold in South Africa.

Motoring
Big win for Shell in South Africa
South Africa’s legacy national oil company, PetroSA, has approved a deal to give Shell a major stake off the country’s west coast.

Motoring
Toyota unveils new GR GT supercar – And it’s coming to South Africa
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has taken the covers off a new supercar called the GT, and it’s coming to South Africa.

Motoring
190,000 driver’s licences scrapped in South Africa
An investigation has uncovered extensive fraud at South Africa’s Driver’s Licence Testing Centres, including over 190,000 dodgy licence cards.

Health
Masks to be worn in hospitals as flu cases surge
Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain.
Health
Cancer Is Surging, Bringing a Debate About Whether to Look for It
Statistics show a clear spike in eight cancers, but some experts say that many cases never needed to be found.

Health
New mpox strain identified in England
It’s a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.

Health
Teens as young as 15 seeking help over botched Botox and fillers
Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures in new Scottish legislation.