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Pioneering new treatment reverses incurable blood cancer in some patients
Seven out of 11 patients with incurable cancer who had the treatment appear to be cancer-free.
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Seven out of 11 patients with incurable cancer who had the treatment appear to be cancer-free.
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‘Time is not on our side’ — ANC reflects on GNU and declining voter support
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Amid the ongoing investigation into the murder of whistleblower Marius van der Merwe, police have identified three persons of interest linked to his shocking death. As the community grapples with the implications of his testimony before the Madlanga Commission, unanswered questions loom about potent

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The Trump administration warns European is facing “civilisational erasure”

South Africa
Hawks say teams probing another suspect uncovered a large drug lab in Makapanstad.

South Africa
Masemola says 3 persons of interest identified in Witness D murder probe with one already questioned

South Africa
This comes after Witness D whose real name is Marius van der Merwe was killed over the weekend.

South Africa
Officer says police and NPA staff are under probe for allegedly helping musician Maburna secure bail

World
Syria is struggling to heal a year after the Assad dynasty’s repressive 50-year reign came to an end following 14 years of civil war that left the country battered and divided.

World
The child was reportedly playing near her family’s tent in Mawasi Rafah when she was shot.

World
Europe’s leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability.

World
The court is hearing arguments in Trump v Slaughter – a case that could have major implications for the independence of some federal agencies.

Africa
Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

Africa
Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

Africa
Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

Africa
Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

Business
What to know about Netflix and Paramount Skydance’s blockbuster battle over Warner Bros Discovery.

Business
A period underwear company claims its taglines were copied, but Sweaty Betty disputes this.
Business
Business

Politics
The SACP has decided to contest next year’s local government elections alone.

Politics
Ramaphosa was speaking at the ANC’s 5th National General Council in Boksburg.

Politics
Mahumapelo says the US must not dictate South Africa’s geo-political perspectives.

Politics
IEC says numerous parties have shown interest as it hosts pre-election workshops for the 2026 polls.

Sport
Chris Sutton and Conor Coady break down Mohamed Salah’s fallout with Liverpool on the Monday Night Club.

Sport
Every match at the 2026 World Cup will have three-minute hydration breaks in each half.

Sport
The statistics paint a pretty bleak picture and Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef is now ringing the alarm bells.

Sport
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is “not weak” and denies the situation with Mohamed Salah has undermined his authority.
Education
With the end of school shutdowns, children’s mental health appointments fell sharply, though other factors may have contributed.

Education
Costs in England have now risen to £2.3bn a year, with local authorities arguing eligible pupils don’t always need a ‘door-to-door taxi service’
“Home-to-school transport” should be renamed “assisted travel to school” to help manage parental expectations, MPs on the public accounts committee have been told.
While councils are committed to helping children entitled to support to get to school,...
Education
The protest was over the removal of another instructor, who gave a failing grade on a paper about gender that relied on the Bible as its main source.
Education
We’ve done more this year to protect children from the harms of smartphones and social media. Is it enough?

Lifestyle
Minister John Steenhuisen has addressed reports he misused a political party credit card for personal purchases, like ordering Uber Eats…

Lifestyle
WSAR teams were called out to Cecelia Forest after a hiker reported an unconscious and unresponsive man near the waterfall.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Monday, 8 December 2025 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
Nonkululeko Mantula had requested her passport be returned so she could attend a conference in Venezuela.

Entertainment
If you are making a profit from crypto, you must pay tax on any income you derive from it. Beware, because the taxman is watching.

Science/Tech
The final language of the annual bill that funds the US military is in. It removes provisions that would have helped ensure servicemembers’ ability to fix their own equipment.
Science/Tech
Lenovo may be preparing to unveil a gaming laptop that uses rollable OLED technology to expand horizontally into an ultrawide 21:9 display, according to a Windows Latest report suggesting the device could appear at CES 2026 in January. The Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable would differ from the company’s existing ThinkBook Plus Gen 6, which expands its screen vertically. The new gaming-focused design...
Science/Tech
The influencer economy that Goldman Sachs projects will reach nearly half a trillion dollars by 2027 depends on a less-examined population: the influenced, millions of people who find themselves accumulating debt and clutter after years of exposure to what amounts to a 24/7 digital infomercial. Antoinette Hocbo, a former marketing professional who knows the tricks brands use to chip away at...

Science/Tech
“You don’t have to try every cookie on the holiday table,” wrote Mehmet Oz in an email to all Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services staffers.

Motoring
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has taken the covers off a new supercar called the GT, and it’s coming to South Africa.

Motoring
An investigation has uncovered extensive fraud at South Africa’s Driver’s Licence Testing Centres, including over 190,000 dodgy licence cards.
Motoring

Motoring
Crossovers and SUVs may be popular, but hatchbacks remain the king of affordability in South Africa.
Health
Statistics show a clear spike in eight cancers, but some experts say that many cases never needed to be found.

Health
It’s a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.

Health
Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures in new Scottish legislation.
Health
People who have insurance under the Affordable Care Act are being asked to pay more for plans that will cover less of their care.