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Key Trump ally heading to Pretoria

Today at 13:48 PM, via Newsday

Leo Bozell will now fill the vacancy left by Reuben Brigety, who resigned in January ahead of Donald Trump taking office.

South Africa

Mashatile hails Mafolo’s role in shaping democratic South Africa

Today at 13:50 PM, via SAnews

Mashatile hails Mafolo’s role in shaping democratic South Africa

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has paid tribute to late ANC stalwart and intellectual Magashe Titus Mafolo, describing him as a principled leader whose life’s work helped shape South Africa’s democratic governance, intellectual thought and African identity.

The Deputy President was delivering the eulogy at the funeral...

Business

Great news about petrol prices in January

Today at 13:00 PM, via BusinessTech

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.

Sport

Gloucester-bound Lake back to lead Ospreys

Today at 14:02 PM, via BBC News

Wales hooker Dewi Lake will return to captain Ospreys for the United Rugby Championship home match against Munster in Bridgend on Saturday.

Education

U.S. Will Pay $450,000 to Wildfire Fighters With Cancer

Today at 12:03 PM, via New York Times

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.

Health

Why the New Cannabis Classification Matters

Today at 12:04 PM, via New York Times

Moving cannabis to a category of drugs that includes some common medicines will have implications for research, businesses and patients.