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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.

Top Stories

Meet Ms Transcontinental 2026 Cynthia Dumakude

Today at 13:13 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Cynthia Dumakude, a 43-year-old mother of three and marketing professional, was crowned Ms Transcontinental 2026 after winning the Mrs Bold title in Johannesburg the previous year. Her journey in beauty pageants was reignited by her daughter.

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

Final face-off turns tense in Miami

Today at 12:15 PM, via BBC News

Watch Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off at Thursday’s weigh-in before their controversial heavyweight bout in Miami.

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.

Science/Tech

E-tags now at major toll plazas across SA

Today at 12:51 PM, via ITWeb

SANRAL’s automated toll lanes and e-tags ensure uninterrupted mobility and a single toll bill for long-distance journeys.

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.