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Hidden cost warning for homebuyers in South Africa
Nedbank warned prospective homeowners to budget beyond monthly bond repayments, since purchasing a home involves significant upfront, ongoing and unexpected costs that can strain finances.

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Carol Tshabalala ventures into boxing promotion
Carol Tshabalala has ventured into the promotion of professional boxing.

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91 scholar transport drivers nabbed in Limpopo for permit violations
Limpopo law enforcement officials have arrested 91 scholar transport drivers for lacking required permits and failing to meet safety regulations since schools reopened last week.

South Africa
Gunman kills teacher, wounds 2 others in Eastern Cape school shooting
The alleged perpetrator is still at the scene but it is not clear if he is dead or alive.
South Africa
SIU granted order to interdict pension payout of ex-NLC official
SIU granted order to interdict pension payout of ex-NLC official
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been granted a preservation order by the Special Tribunal to interdict the R500 000 pension payout to former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) official, Sibonelo Vilakazi.
Vilakazi was the former Client Liaison Officer of the NLC in the KwaZulu-Natal branch.
The preservation...
South Africa
eThekwini accelerates digital HR transformation to boost service delivery
eThekwini accelerates digital HR transformation to boost service delivery
The eThekwini Municipality is accelerating the digitisation of its Human Resources (HR) systems, a strategic shift aimed at improving accountability, enhancing workforce performance and enabling faster and more reliable services for residents.
This was highlighted during an oversight visit by the Governance...
South Africa
News24 | ‘Don’t have time to waste’: Marius van Biljon on love with Amor Vittone after wife’s death
The couple’s new romance made headlines earlier this month.
World
News24 | Israel kills 11 in Gaza, including two children and three journalists
At least 11 Palestinians, including two children and three journalists, have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, with six others injured, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.

World
World leaders to hold emergency summit on Greenland. And, SCOTUS weighs Fed case
European leaders hold an emergency summit on a possible U.S.-Greenland deal. And, the Supreme Court weighs whether the president can fire Fed governors.

World
European leaders to meet for emergency summit about the U.S. and Greenland
European leaders will gather in Brussels Thursday night for an emergency meeting on tensions with the U.S. over Greenland and President Trump’s tariff threats.

World
Former U.S. ambassador discusses the path forward after Trump’s Davos speech
NPR’s A Martinez speaks with Alan Leventhal, a former U.S. ambassador to Denmark, about developments following President Trump’s speech in Davos.

Africa
Ugandan MP and Bobi Wine ally arrested over election violence
The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Africa
Guinea-Bissau coup leaders set December election date
Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Africa
South African police not yet able to defeat gangs, minister says
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

Africa
Slashed incomes and gamers go cold turkey: the fallout from Uganda’s internet shutdown
The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income – or entertainment.
Business

Business
South African property giant buys massive stake in British company
Vukile Property Fund has acquired a huge stake in UK-based Pradera Limited, which owns assets across the UK, Europe, China and the Middle East.
Business

Business
Two charged after collapse of funeral firm
About 46,000 customers lost thousands of pounds when Safe Hands Plans Ltd collapsed in 2022.

Politics
Mkhwanazi’s links to Medicare 24 boss takes centre stage in Parly
Medicare 24, once linked to attempted murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, comes under scrutiny.

Politics
WC submits two requests to CoGTA for provincial disaster declaration
WC Premier says they’ve submitted two requests to CoGTA for provincial disaster declaration

Politics
Pre-sentencing in Malema’s 2018 firearm conviction set for Friday
Malema supporters expected to attend the court proceedings on Friday.

Politics
PA wins two former DA wards in George by-elections
Patriotic Alliance has won both wards that were being contested in by-elections in George in WC

Sport
Full list: 9 Kaizer Chiefs youngsters sent out on loan
Kaizer Chiefs have updated their list of loaned young players to a total of nine. Most of them have moved to the second division Motsepe Foundation Championship.

Sport
Wright stands down as England national selector
Luke Wright will step down as national selector in the latest change to the England backroom following the dismal Ashes campaign.

Sport
Women’s League Cup to undergo name and format changes
England’s secondary cup competition will adopt a format like the Champions League from next season – and will “probably not” be called the League Cup.

Sport
Why Bafana Bafana made slight progress in latest FIFA rankings
Bafana Bafana find themselves in a very familiar position after FIFA released latest rankings on Tuesday afternoon.
Education
Liberia: Lost in the Shadows – Visually Impaired Teen Wants to Go to School
[Liberian Investigator] – Henry Joe is 16 and disabled, not crippled but visually impaired.
Education
Liberia: UL Entrance Exam Results Show Clear Improvement in 2025 After Years of Weak Performance
[Liberian Investigator] – After several years of low pass rates that raised concerns about academic preparedness and the quality of secondary education, the University of Liberia’s November 2025 entrance examination has recorded a notable improvement, outperforming results from both 2023 and 2024 admission cycles.
Education
Kenya: Arati Rolls Out Free Milk Program for Early Childhood Education in Kisii
[Capital FM] Kisii — Kisii Governor Simba Arati has announced an initiative to provide free milk to Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) learners in public schools across all 45 wards of the county.
Education
Nigeria: Heirs Insurance to Reward University Students
[This Day] Heirs Insurance Group (HIG), has called for applications for the maiden edition of the Heirs Insurance Hackathon, a technology-driven innovation programme designed to empower young students shape the future of insurance through Artificial Intelligence and digital solutions.

Lifestyle
Chris Noth tells of ‘hurtful’ rift from ‘Sex and the City’ co-star Sarah Jessica Parker
Chris Noth has fallen out with the actress who plays the love of his life in ‘Sex and the City’, Sarah Jessica Parker.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South Africa’s getting a new R3 billion Afrikaans university to feed demand
A major new Afrikaans university campus is taking shape in SA, reflecting growing demand for Afrikaans higher education in the country.

Lifestyle
ConCourt ruling: Sign prenup BEFORE lobola, say experts
Constitutional Court ruling: Here’s why experts are warning couples to sign antenuptial contracts BEFORE lobola takes place…

Entertainment
‘This isn’t just a job; it’s a fresh start’: Penny Lebyane to co-host new SABC2 talk show
Afternoons on SABC2 are about to feel warmer, louder, and far more engaging.

Entertainment
Japan suspends restart of world’s biggest nuclear plant
A monitoring system alarm forced TEPCO to halt reactor start-up procedures in Niigata.

Entertainment
Jacaranda FM flood relief: How to donate to Limpopo and Mpumalanga disaster victims
All funds donated between Wednesday and Sunday will go directly toward Gift of the Givers’ disaster relief operations in Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

Entertainment
Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos
European leaders reacted cautiously as Trump linked peace talks to trade concessions.

Science/Tech
South African Cybersecurity Hub only looks abandoned
Until this week, the Cybersecurity Hub, South Africa’s National Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), displayed the emblem of a government department that hasn’t existed for nearly 7 years.
Science/Tech
Half of Fossil Fuel Carbon Emissions In 2024 Came From 32 Companies
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Inside Climate News: Just 32 companies accounted for over half of global fossil carbon emissions in 2024, according to a report published Wednesday by the U.K.-based think tank InfluenceMap. That is down from 36 companies responsible for half the global CO2 emissions in 2023, and 38 companies five years ago. The analysis is the latest update to the...

Science/Tech
South African telescope solves mystery of ‘doomed’ giant star
Astronomers have solved a cosmic mystery surrounding one of the most extreme stars ever observed.

Science/Tech
7 Best Smart Locks (2026) for Front Doors, Side Doors, and Even Garages
Upgrade your locks with fingerprint-scanning or a keypad, whether it’s at the front door or a sliding glass entryway.

Motoring
5 safest cars for students in South Africa
These are five of the safest and most affordable cars suited for students and young professionals in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz slashes prices by R140,000 in South Africa
Mercedes-Benz has slashed the price of one of its most popular SUVs by up to R140,000 in South Africa.
Motoring
Health
Dozens Are Sickened by a Rare Fungal Infection in Tennessee
One person who contracted it died. The fungus is commonly found in soil in the Ohio River and Mississippi River valleys, and the illness is not contagious.

Health
I’m 26 and want to be sterilised over pregnancy sickness
Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself.
Health
Kennedy, Kicking Off National Tour, Says He’s Not Running for President
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rallied supporters at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, where he promoted his new dietary guidelines.

Health
How some countries are rethinking exercise
Dr Jo Blodgett from UCL explains an approach that considers how much you move – and don’t move – across the day.