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‘Monumental betrayal’ – cheapest World Cup final ticket to cost £3,119
Fans’ group Football Supporters Europe says it is “astonished” by the “extortionate” pricing policy for World Cup tickets.
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Fans’ group Football Supporters Europe says it is “astonished” by the “extortionate” pricing policy for World Cup tickets.
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In a fluctuating gold market, South African sellers must navigate potential pitfalls when liquidating their gold assets. With rising prices attracting unwarranted buyers, this guide offers essential tips for ensuring transparency, fair pricing and protection against fraud, helping you make informed decisions in a risky landscape.

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Keeping you updated with on the ANC’s fifth national general council.

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A seized tanker accused of smuggling sanctioned oil has long hidden its true location. BBC Verify examines how.

South Africa
Gwarube says English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences question papers were leaked.

South Africa
Shebe Maburna is facing several counts of attempted murder.

South Africa
SIU conducting simultaneous raids at properties of individuals and businesses in KZN and Gauteng.
South Africa
Two officials suspended over matric exam paper leaks
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed that two officials from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) have been suspended with immediate effect following a breach that saw matric exam papers leaked to learners in Pretoria.
Gwarube revealed the development during a media briefing on Thursday, saying the leak was...

World
The allegations against the suspect includes the illegal excavation of an ancient city in Crimea.

World
The Senate is expected to vote on two opposing health care proposals today. And, the Trump administration says it has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in its latest move in the region.

World
Faiz Hameed led Pakistan’s ISI intelligence agency during the tenure of now-jailed former PM Imran Khan.

World
The Trump administration says it seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, as Congress presses for answers about U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats and the admiral overseeing the strikes retires.

Africa
The landmark $2.5bn Kenya-US deal has been stopped until the court hears the case over data privacy.

Africa
Ghana says its citizens were subjected to “humiliating treatment” in Israel, which has not commented.

Africa
The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.

Africa
Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Business
More than half of South Africans want a key policy aimed at addressing racial inequality scrapped and hiring and promotions to be merit-based, according to the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation.

Business
Renowned economist Dawie Roodt has warned that South Africa has unsustainable debt and deficits, which will become taxes that future generations will have to pay.

Business
The Competition Commission has approved the sale of the Balfour Mall, with the 37,000 square metre retail centre just one of many being sold by its previous owners.

Business
It comes after ministers struck a deal between businesses and unions aimed at allowing the bill to progress.

Politics
David Makhura has conceded significant shortcomings in the party’s performance.

Politics
The US pulled out of this year’s G20 meeting after initially confirming that it would attend.

Politics
ANC NEC member David Makhura addressed a media briefing at the party’s NGC in Boksburg.

Politics
Donald Trump has announced that he will not invite SA to the G20 in Miami, Florida.

Sport
Two-time 100m world record holder Asafa Powell teams up with Olympic gold-winning sprinter Noah Lyles to help Hurricane Melissa victims in Jamaica.

Sport
Orlando Pirates starlet Cemran Dansin has achieved the rare feat of notching up accolades with his first senior professional goal.

Sport
Christian Wade has 93 tries, eight behind Chris Ashton’s Prem record of 101, as he begins his Newcastle Red Bulls career.

Sport
The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed chief executive Abi Tierney will return to fully resume her leadership position at the start of 2026.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Parents and guardians across Kenya can now access the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results following their official release by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba.

Education
Manchester Metropolitan University again wins top spot for climate and social justice in league table
More universities have severed ties with fossil fuel companies, banning them from recruitment fairs and refusing to advertise roles in the industry, according to the latest higher education league table.
The analysis found that eight more universities had signed up to end recruitment ties with...
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Lazizi Welfare Foundation marked the holiday season with a celebration that went beyond festivity, highlighting its commitment to quality education for every child.
Education
[This Day] The AMIR Fund has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with African Church Grammar School, Abeokuta, Ogun State, formally reviving its long-standing prize-giving tradition and expanding the fund’s impact in education.

Lifestyle
Eben Etzebeth’s cousin Emile – who made headlines over their 2019 Langebaan incident – has seemingly clapped back at the Springbok’s critics.
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Lifestyle
If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play! You know what they say, you’ve got to be in it, to win it.

Entertainment
Junior King had built a powerful presence across social media platforms

Entertainment
The Ngwelezane Regional Court has sentenced two men for murdering Pastor John Myaka, shocking congregants and devastating his family.

Entertainment
Broos referred to a female agent as a ‘little women’ while expressing his anger at her orchestrating the transfer of Mbekezeli Mbokazi.

Entertainment
It’s not only younger women falling for older men. It’s the other way around too with ageing men falling for Gen Z’s. Here’s why.
Science/Tech
Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and has entered into a three-year licensing deal that will let users generate AI-powered short videos and images featuring more than 200 characters from its Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar franchises. The new features are expected to launch in 2026 through Sora, OpenAI’s short-form video platform, and ChatGPT. A selection of user-generated short...

Science/Tech
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says there has been a reduction in construction stoppages by business forums. However, fibre network rollouts could still be suffering.

Science/Tech
The carrier’s Connected Life platform, now available nationwide, lets AT&T customers easily set up a smart-home security system.

Science/Tech
Time magazine named the architects of AI its “Person of the Year”, citing their ability to deliver the age of thinking machines.

Motoring
This is how much you can expect to spend on petrol and toll fees when driving from Joburg to Cape Town this holiday season.

Motoring
With the festive season finally upon us once again, here are a few tips which may help if you are unfortunately involved in a car accident.

Motoring
South Africa’s largest public sector trade union has voiced its support for a plan to replace the country’s physical driver’s licences with a new digital system.

Motoring
South African Airways has just launched a new international flight route to a popular holiday destination.
Health
Jenny Carlson Donnelly traveled to malaria-affected countries to test mosquitoes and save lives. Then she lost her job at U.S.A.I.D.
Health
The maker of Zepbound reported results from a study of retatrutide, which targets three hormones in the body and led to much more weight loss than any approved drug.
Health
Clinical guidelines are vague, so we asked psychiatrists what to consider when deciding whether to continue taking these medications.
Health
Surro Connections held itself out as a reliable business. Now, clients have lost as much as tens of thousands of dollars meant to compensate women carrying their pregnancies.