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Man arrested over husband and wife’s 1993 murder
Harry and Megan Tooze were found dead with gunshot wounds at their farmhouse more than 30 years ago.
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Harry and Megan Tooze were found dead with gunshot wounds at their farmhouse more than 30 years ago.

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After receiving a grant from the NLC for the construction of old-age homes, Alfred Sigudla allegedly transferred the money to his businesses and purchased luxury properties.

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Six-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz splits with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero in a shock move.

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The SA Weather Service has issued warnings for severe thunderstorms across various regions, including Free State, North West, and Gauteng, with a 60% chance of occurrence on Wednesday and Thursday.

South Africa
The vehicles include buses, minibus taxis and light delivery vehicles.

South Africa
Seven Kenyans, who were on tourist visas, were arrested after they were found to be working in SA.

South Africa
Marius Van Der Merwe testified as Witness D before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

South Africa
Spokesperson says Batohi skipped cross-examination without formally applying to the panel.
World
A Latin-quoting cat lover with a penchant for three-piece suits, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has been thrust to centre stage in the EU over his opposition to using Russian assets for Ukraine.

World
A tanker seized by the US is believed to be part of a “ghost fleet” used by Venezuela to evade oil sanctions.

World
A decade ago, the self-proclaimed Islamic State group held vast swaths of territory across Iraq and Syria, but President Trump declared it destroyed in 2019.

World
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney, Australia, this week for the first funerals for the victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

Africa
The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.

Africa
A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.

Africa
Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.

Business
The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians

Business
The Gambling Commission said Paddy Power Betfair did not act quickly enough when customers appeared to be engaged in harmful gambling

Business
Anglo American has received regulatory approval from the Canadian government to merge with Teck Resources, a Canadian company.

Business
Business Talk with Michael Avery is South Africa’s top business podcast and recently reached a major viewership milestone.

Politics
The IEC is gathering views to see if it can introduce e-voting, i-voting or both in future elections

Politics
The top six positions were elected unopposed, Collen Malatji has been re-elected as the president

Politics
Some parties view the day as vital for unity and nation-building

Politics
UDM SG Zandile Phiri says true nation-building requires citizens’ active participation.

Sport
The Fifa Best Men’s XI was announced on Tuesday in Qatar, but who was unfortunate to miss out? BBC Sport takes a look at an alternative World XI.

Sport
If you’re looking for real value on the South African road-running calendar, this is the list to bookmark for 2026.

Sport
Joe Burns will not play for Italy in the 2026 T20 World Cup after being stripped of the captaincy.

Sport
The Two Oceans has taken an unwelcome ‘victory’ at the top of South Africa’s most expensive road races list.
Education
The government said it would pay about $760 million to allow young Britons to take part in 2027.

Education
The dismissal of a a renowned health leader who refused to ignore Palestine highlights false claims of universality in human rights, global health and academia
Last Tuesday afternoon, Dean Andrea Baccarelli at the Harvard School of Public Health sent out a brief message announcing that one of the country’s most experienced and accomplished public health leaders, Dr Mary T Bassett, would...

Education
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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Education
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...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Elon Musk’s transgender daughter schools her 1.8 million TikTok followers on the ‘horrors of apartheid’ after she was called Dutch.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Honor Technologies endeavour to offer variety and access to competitive pricing

Entertainment
These platforms also help demystify trading.

Entertainment
The social media star said he has been battling depression.

Entertainment
Triple axle Ranger uses the SuperCab as a base, however, both single and double cabs also form part of the conversion process.

Science/Tech
Modern enterprises are facing a threat landscape that’s bigger and more complex than ever – and attackers are lurking in every corner of it. The status quo? Cyberattacks are frequent, highly sophisticated, and tailored for each target. Alerts and signal volumes are skyrocketing by the day. Security Operations Centre (SOC) teams are being stretched thinner

Science/Tech
Warner Bros Discovery has rejected Paramount’s $108-billion bid, citing weak financing assurances and shareholder risk.

Science/Tech
At least 27 of 38 countries in WHO’s European region are reporting high or very high influenza activity, body says
Europe live – latest updates
An intense surge in flu cases driven by a newly dominant virus strain is sweeping across Europe, placing healthcare systems in several countries under severe pressure, the World Health Organization has said.
The WHO said on Wednesday that at least 27 of...

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Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
The refreshed Honda FIT brings a bold design, surprising cabin space, and fuel efficiency to the compact hatch segment.

Motoring
The new Captur is Renault’s flagship SUV in South Africa.

Health
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.
Health
The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.

Health
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.

Health
The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.