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News24 | Miami talks aim to salvage Gaza ceasefire as US demands Hamas disarmament
A top Hamas official said Friday talks in Miami to advance the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire must aim to end Israeli truce “violations”, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged the group’s disarmament.
MARKET ACCESS: Municipalities grab short end of Nersa electricity market liberalisation
Unbundling electricity distribution and opening up the market to multiple sellers is the next hangover the South African economy is going to have to endure, and municipal revenue is currently the biggest headache.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Storm warnings issued as flooding risk rises in KZN and beyond
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings of severe weather across several parts of the country.

Mzansi money movement embraces Zero Transfer Fees with Taptap Send
Taptap Send money transfer is reshaping the way the diaspora supports family back home. Sending money to South Africa now comes with zero transfer fees and competitive exchange rates.
News24 | At least 3 killed in bomb and stabbing attacks at Taipei metro stations, suspect dead
Attacks at metro stations in Taipei on Friday involving smoke bombs and stabbing killed at least three people, the fire department official said, adding that the suspect was also dead.

The beloved South African coastal town that might soon be renamed
The quaint coastal town of Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape may soon be renamed to iCoyi or iCawa.
News24 | Pakistan arrests ‘one of the top leaders’ of Islamic State offshoot
Pakistan has captured a leader from an offshoot of the Islamic State jihadist group, a senior intelligence official said, after the arrest was reported by a UN sanctions monitoring group.
News24 | Sewage on Sea: eThekwini’s festive water woes as beaches close
While thousands of tourists continue to flock to eThekwini for the holidays, four of its main beaches have been closed due to the detection of pollution in the water.
Consumer Protection: Bought a lemon on finance? Supreme Court of Appeal says bank must carry the can
The legal landscape for South African consumers and financial institutions has shifted significantly with a landmark Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment holding banks legally liable for the second-hand vehicles they choose to finance.

WATCH | Motherly love drives Hart’s boxing promotion success
Terry Ann Hart, a newcomer in boxing promotion under Fighters Club, is making significant strides in female boxing by organising events that highlight and empower female fighters.

Protected: Standard Bank representative office first to be re-licensed under Ethiopia’s new banking proclamation
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FESTIVE FEAR: Community initiatives step up for children as holiday hunger bites
With schools and early learning centres closed for the summer holiday, many children have lost access to feeding programmes and safe play spaces. For caregivers struggling to put food on the table, the community-led initiatives providing support over this period can make a world of difference.

One decision cost South Africa a decade
South Africa’s “lost decade” was triggered by the 2015 firing of Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene, which shattered investor confidence and compounded existing governance and policy failures, but analysts now think this era has come to an end.

Why Khulisa is South Africa’s next big step in tackling malnutrition
The link between nutrition and education is undeniable – a hungry child cannot learn effectively, and a malnourished child faces lifelong disadvantages. The Tiger Brands Foundation (TBF) has long recognised this truth, and its Khulisa Strategy (a five-year strategy and the path to TBF’s 2035 vision) represents a bold, necessary step forward in tackling malnutrition […]
LET IT FLOW: Phase Two of Joburg’s water maintenance begins as residents recover from disruptions
With the second phase of water maintenance underway, many Johannesburg residents face renewed uncertainty after days of lingering outages.
News24 | OPINION | Family time: how to survive – and even thrive – over the holidays
Family cohesion enables individuals to feel safe and connected. It is not about being perfect or agreeing always, but being able to trust and get along with each other, writes Nicolette V Roman.
ISS TODAY: Offline and silenced: Africa’s quiet rise of internet repression
Africa was hit by a record number of digital shutdowns in 2025 that stifled opposition and undermined democracy.