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The family behind the coffee company taking over South Africa
Rob Maud, Kirstin Maud, and Sebastian Schneider founded Motherland Coffee, one of South Africa’s most notable local coffee companies, from a living room table.
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Rob Maud, Kirstin Maud, and Sebastian Schneider founded Motherland Coffee, one of South Africa’s most notable local coffee companies, from a living room table.

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Kaizer Chiefs will be pressed to register some points in the Caf Confederation Cup group stages when they host Egyptian giants Zamalek at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, at 3pm on Saturday.

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Mamelodi Sundowns earned a valuable Champions League away point after they played to an exciting 0-0 draw with Algerian side MC Alger at the Ali La Pointe Stadium on Friday night.

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The US Food and Drug Administration said in an internal memo that at least 10 children had likely died “because of” Covid-19 vaccinations, citing myocarditis, or heart inflammation, as a possible cause, the New York Times reported on Friday.

South Africa
MK Party is calling for the safety of MPs after the kidnapping of one of its members.

South Africa
ANCWL led a march to offices of Limpopo police demanding harsher sentences for GBV perpetrators.

South Africa
Zweli Mkhize says declining voter interest is driven by people’s daily hardships.

South Africa
The Motsepe Foundation says it is all systems go for the annual National Day of Prayer.

World
Analysts instead blame criminal gangs for the kidnapping of more than 250 schoolchildren last week.

World
At least 128 people have died and hundreds remain unaccounted for following the fire which engulfed several tower blocks.

World
The war is being fuelled by regional powers and the US president may have some leverage over them.

World
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted for drug trafficking and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison.

Africa
Zambia’s government is accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as fallout from ex-president’s death deepens.

Africa
The defendants were accused of attempting a coup – but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

Africa
A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

Africa
The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

Business
South Africa is a country and an economy that has failed to live up to the expectations of 20 years ago.

Business
Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

Business
This compares the cost of driving vs flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town and Durban over Christmas 2025.

Business
About 6,000 plans are thought to be affected, about half the European aerospace giant’s global fleet.

Politics
This stems from the 2022 criminal complaint about the stolen dollars at Phala Phala.

Politics
MP Vusi Shongwe was hijacked, kidnapped, robbed and threatened on Wednesday night.

Politics
MKP says Zuma-Sambudla wants to shift focus on ensuring safe return of the 19 SA men in Ukraine.

Politics
Senthumule says Gen. Mkhwanazi should’ve been the first person to be informed of PKTT disbandment

Sport
Leinster full-back Hugo Keenan is aiming to be fit for Ireland’s Six Nations campaign after being sidelined by a hip injury.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs FC will be without a number of key players for today’s crunch clash against Egyptian giants Zamalek.

Sport
Palmeiras versus Flamengo has become South America’s biggest game, as the pair meet in Saturday’s Copa Libertadores final.

Sport
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is readmitted to hospital as he recovers from being shot in the abdomen.
Education
The enrollment chiefs at Tulane and the University of Chicago attracted many early applicants. Now both of them earn a lot of money.
Education
The university will pay $75 million to regain its research funding and end investigations, the second highest payment by a school facing pressure from the administration.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed serious concern that some Senior High School (SHS) students are using government-issued tablets to access pornographic content.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has handed over a GH¢135,000 solar-powered borehole water facility to La ENOBAL Basic School in the La Dadekotopon Municipality of Accra, aimed at addressing the school’s persistent water challenges.

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi, the estranged wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, shared an update on her life, following their split.

Lifestyle
Majid Jordan and Gunna will be coming to South Africa this January to perform at the Milk + Cookies Festival along with other artists.

Lifestyle
Checkers is rooting for another sweet Springboks victory against their final opponents for the year – Wales…

Lifestyle
An Afrikaner ‘refugee’ questioned if they are permitted to return to SA on vacation after fleeing the country as a result of ‘persecution’.

Entertainment
Outgoing Sharks head coach John Plumtree said he could leave with his head held high if he helped develop players destined for key roles in the future.

Entertainment
Following their recent Test series, India and South Africa will now battled it out in three ODIs, starting with match one on Sunday.

Entertainment
FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. The three-day sexual health and wellness event features live performances, workshops, themed lounges and more.

Entertainment
“We cannot lose games, absolutely — that is the truth,” City manager Guardiola said on Friday.
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Science/Tech
Tractive smart cat and dog GPS and health trackers are nearly half off right now.

Science/Tech
These rumbly motor-powered sex toys—for all bodies and genders—promise good vibes for all.
Science/Tech
Black fungus found growing inside Chernobyl’s destroyed reactor may be feeding on radiation, and researchers have tested samples of the same species aboard the International Space Station to explore whether it could eventually shield astronauts from cosmic rays. Ukrainian scientist Nelli Zhdanova first discovered the melanin-rich mould colonizing the walls and ceilings of the exploded reactor...

Science/Tech
DStv has announced four pop-up channels, free package upgrades, and price reductions on decoders.

Motoring
One company in South Africa has repaired more than 320,000 potholes in Johannesburg.

Motoring
Airlines across the world cancelled hundreds of flights and scrambled to adjust schedules, as a major Airbus software glitch threatened to derail a crucial holiday travel season.

Motoring
Nearly half of all the Toyota passenger cars sold in South Africa are not Toyota models.
Motoring

Health
Deputy mayor Ceri Cawley plans to start a support group for women with endometriosis.
Health
Less than 10 percent of heart and lung surgeons in the United States are women. At a recent conference, they vowed to change that.
Health
The agency’s top vaccine regulator said that a review had found that the children were likely to have died “because of” the shots. But public health experts want to examine the data.

Health
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer