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The beloved South African coastal town that might soon be renamed
The quaint coastal town of Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape may soon be renamed to iCoyi or iCawa.
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The quaint coastal town of Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape may soon be renamed to iCoyi or iCawa.
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The legal landscape for South African consumers and financial institutions has shifted significantly with a landmark Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment holding banks legally liable for the second-hand vehicles they choose to finance.
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Terry Ann Hart, a newcomer in boxing promotion under Fighters Club, is making significant strides in female boxing by organising events that highlight and empower female fighters.

South Africa
Witness D was gunned down outside his Brakpan home last month.

South Africa
Gauteng has the highest number of road fatalities, with 105 people killed in 95 crashes.
South Africa
Strategy to combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease strengthened The Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has expressed confidence in South Africa’s intensified strategy to combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).“South Africa now has a realistic and technically sound roadmap to realise its goal of FMD-free status with vaccination, a crucial step for restoring confidence in export markets...

South Africa
DJ Warras was gunned down on Tuesday in the Johannesburg CBD.

World
South Africa has accused the US of employing Kenyans without work permits to process refugee applications.

World
The fresh protests are sparked by the death of one of the leaders of protests that ousted ex-PM Sheikh Hasina.

World
The chip industry in China is hustling to overcome a Western tech choke hold, even as President Trump appears poised to loosen U.S. chip restrictions.

World
Cuba is watching nervously as the U.S. ramps up pressure on Venezuela, threatening a lifeline and deepening the island’s isolation.

Africa
Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

Africa
Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.

Africa
Two of African football’s biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

Africa
DR Congo’s government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.

Business
South Africa has said goodbye to 28 cars over the past two years, as carmakers reassessed their local lineups and global strategies.

Business
The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) for the end of the third week in December indicates that motorists can expect an even bigger cut in prices at the pumps.

Business
The firm led by Baroness Mone’s husband Douglas Barrowman breached a contract to supply surgical gowns during the Covid pandemic.

Business
The retailer says it plans to claw back bonuses awarded to executives at its North America business as a result of the mistakes.
Politics
The ANC called on South Africans to defend their democracy and to reject “AfriForum’s racist disinformation campaign”.

Politics
John Hlophe was placed on precautionary suspension from all MKP positions last month

Politics
The National Dialogue Steering Committee will be responsible for setting strategic priorities.

Politics
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence on Monday.

Sport
The first staging of the Enhanced Games – an event allowing the use of banned performance-enhancing drugs – will change perceptions says its new chief executive

Sport
Scotland’s Scott Meenagh is targeting a first medal at his third and final Winter Paralympics, 14 years on from losing both his legs in Helmand Province

Sport
Centuries from Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth help Brisbane Heat chase a record 258 to beat Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League.

Sport
Uefa has distributed €9 million (£7.88m) between 103 European clubs as benefit payments for releasing players for Women’s Euro 2025, with Chelsea and Arsenal sharing £763,000
Education
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Education
[Liberian Investigator] Isaac A. David Memorial High School transformed its Paynesville campus into a center of strategy and youthful competition on Wednesday as it hosted a one-day interschool chess tournament that attracted students from across Paynesville and Monrovia.
Education
They will be eligible for a one-time payment as well as college tuition for their children. The effort is part of a legislative push to address the dangers of working in toxic smoke.
Education
Monica-Grace Mukendi’s career demonstrates the lasting impact of OneGoal, a nonprofit that helps low-income students attend college.
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Entertainment
Electric sibling of the normal Polo will be sold alongside concurrently instead of replacing it at alleged until now.

Entertainment
Emtee’s management said the rapper was fatigued due to a busy schedule.

Entertainment
Patel, who pleaded not guilty at the beginning of the trial in 2016, had been out on R250 000 bail since 2015.

Entertainment
The framework directly confronts exploitative commercialisation of churches.
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Science/Tech
I’ve tested smart home gear and high-tech party gadgets at every holiday party I’ve hosted so far this year. Here’s how to automate your party so you can actually enjoy the holiday season.
Science/Tech
The Danish government has accused Russia of being behind two “destructive and disruptive” cyberattacks in what it describes as “very clear evidence” of a hybrid war. From a report: The Danish Defence Intelligence Service (DDIS) announced on Thursday that Moscow was behind a cyberattack on a Danish water utility in 2024 and a series of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on Danish...

Science/Tech
The app’s Chinese owner ByteDance has signed a deal with investors to run its business in the US.

Science/Tech
With prices at new lows and an incoming memory shortage, here’s our advice on which MacBook you should buy.
Motoring
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Motoring
These are the 10 most sought-after cars on the second-hand market in South Africa.
Health
Moving cannabis to a category of drugs that includes some common medicines will have implications for research, businesses and patients.
Health
The agency’s high-level turnover and conflicting policy decisions on drug oversight have fueled concerns about the leadership of Dr. Marty Makary.

Health
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.
Health
Proposed new rules would pull all federal financing from hospitals that continue to provide gender treatments for adolescents.