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Nick Reiner appears in court for first time charged with murdering parents
All sides agreed to delay his arraignment until 7 January, when he will again have the opportunity to enter a plea.
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All sides agreed to delay his arraignment until 7 January, when he will again have the opportunity to enter a plea.
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One year on from launching the UK-SA Growth Partnership, we can point to real progress on the ground. Projects are under way, investment has been mobilised, capacity has been built and opportunities created.

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The amateur jet pilot is the the first NASA administrator in decades to come directly from outside government.

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The intrigue and interest around player movements has exploded in recent weeks and could be a useful tool for engaging new fans.

South Africa
MMC Tshwaku says police have identified a woman as a person of interest in the murder of DJ Warras

South Africa
Eastern Cape Safety MEC, Xolile Nqatha, condemns the shooting incident of eight people in Gqeberha

South Africa
Johannesburg Water says measures are in place to support residents still experiencing water issues.

South Africa
OpenAI is in discussions with Amazon over a potential investment and an agreement to use the company’s artificial intelligence chips, CNBC confirmed on Tuesday. The details remain fluid and subject to change, but the investment could exceed $10 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because the […]

World
The Senate has given final passage to the annual National Defense Authorization Act, which raises troop pay by 3.8%. It also pressures Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide lawmakers with video of strikes on alleged drug boats near Venezuela.

World
The former US Special Counsel is facing questions about his two defunct criminal investigations into President Donald Trump.

World
The Nato chief said it was thanks to Donald Trump that the alliance is “stronger than it ever was”.

World
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Africa
As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah prepares for another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles other stars who never lifted the trophy.

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.
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Politics
MKP member of the provincial legislature, Siphiwe Mbatha-Moyo blamed Boyce for the chaos.

Politics
Members who are implicated in wrongdoing continue to participate in the League’s activities: Rakosa

Politics
SABC News has you covered with our Madlanga Commission highlights tool.

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

Sport
Caroline Dubois calls out rivals Terri Harper and Alycia Baumgardner before her debut fight for Most Valuable Promotions.

Sport
Orlando Pirates fan favourite Thabiso Sesane returned to action for the first team this past weekend for the first time in nearly 10 months.

Sport
The fourth T20 between India and South Africa is abandoned on Wednesday because of “excessive fog” at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

Sport
Nigeria’s football federation complains to Fifa over the eligibility of certain DR Congo players who took part in their 2026 World Cup play-off.
Education
Cedric Lodge, and his wife, Denise Lodge, stole and sold donated human remains intended for medical research and teaching, prosecutors said.
Education
President Trump’s immigration crackdown has at times resulted in arrests near schools, setting off concerns among parents, educators and students.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta — The World Bank has launched the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) project, a landmark education initiative aimed at reversing Liberia’s deep learning deficits, with officials warning that two out of three Grade 3 pupils cannot read a simple story and four out of five struggle with basic numeracy.

Education
In an era of rising nationalism, this move represents a brief flicker of hope for the internationalist ideal
‘I am a citizen of the world,” so the great Renaissance thinker Desiderius Erasmus is reputed to have said. It is because of his cosmopolitanism that 521 years after his birth, the EU named its exchange programme for students after him. It was part of a project aiming to create...
Lifestyle
Looking for budget-friendly adventures? These Gauteng free day trip ideas offer nature, culture, and city views without spending a cent.
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Lifestyle
CCTV footage reportedly showed that DJ Warras was fatally shot by a ‘man with dreadlocks’. Here’s what we know…
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Entertainment
As tributes continue to pour in, political activist Jacinta Mangobese Zuma has announced plans for a Black Friday March in his honor.

Entertainment
A total of R63 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 17 December 2025.

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Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 17 December 2025 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

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A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 17 December 2025.

Science/Tech
The game will be made by Delphi Interactive and released in time for the 2026 World Cup.
Science/Tech
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said in his Wednesday Senate testimony that the agency he governs “is not an independent agency, formally speaking.” Axios: During his testimony, the word “independent” was removed from the FCC’s mission statement on its website. The extraordinary statement speaks to a broader trend of regulatory agencies losing power to the executive branch during the Trump era. Last...

Science/Tech
Federal records show CBP is moving from testing small drones to making them standard surveillance tools, expanding a network that can follow activity in real time and extend well beyond the border.
Science/Tech
A comprehensive database built by scientists in Switzerland and Norway has catalogued 16,000 chemicals linked to plastic materials, and the findings paint a troubling picture of what Americans are actually eating when they prepare food in their kitchens. Of those 16,000 chemicals, more than 5,400 are considered hazardous to human health by government and industry standards, while just 161 are...
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TopAuto gives brands direct access to over 1.3 million South African car buyers each month.

Health
Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.

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.