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Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 15 murders as funerals of victims begin
A man who allegedly opened fire on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach has been charged with 59 offences, including murder and terrorism, police said on Wednesday.
Coupang CEO faces legal action for skipping South Korean hearing on data breach
The billionaire founder of South Korea’s Coupang CPNG.N failed to appear before a Wednesday parliamentary hearing in Seoul about the e-commerce giant’s recent data breach, angering lawmakers who said they would take legal action.
Ukraine drone debris sparks fire at Russia’s Slavyansk refinery, authorities say
Debris from a downed Ukrainian drone briefly set fire to processing equipment and a pipeline at an oil refinery in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region overnight, authorities there said on Wednesday.
Family of slain DJ Warras asks for privacy during mourning, support for police investigation
DJ Warras, a beloved figure in the South African entertainment scene, was tragically killed in a shooting near Carlton Center in Johannesburg.
One thing costing South Africa R70 billion a year – that it has no control over
South Africa pays an estimated R50 billion to R70 billion a year in extra debt-servicing costs because ratings agencies underrate its improving economic fundamentals, which are slowly being addressed as perceptions begin to improve.
Police seek leads after two women found dead in locked Mbombela house
Police in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, discovered the bodies of two women in a locked house after neighbours reported a foul odour. Authorities are seeking public assistance in identifying the perpetrators.
News24 | Meat price shock before Christmas, even as inflation eases
While overhead inflation has eased to 3.5% in November, food prices have rocketed up, driven up by especially beef, lamb, and pork.
Broos sees room for improvement despite pre-Afcon friendly win
Bafana Bafana’s head coach Hugo Broos expressed mixed feelings after their 1-0 victory over Ghana in a friendly, noting that players seemed cautious ahead of the upcoming Afcon in Morocco. Despite their performance, Broos was content with the win.
News24 | Five-year-old boy with spina bifida gets custom-made wheels after dance moves go viral
Viral videos of a five-year-old boy with spina bifida showing off his dance moves at his graduation ceremony have caught the attention of a leading wheelchair manufacturer and distributor, which has now stepped in to provide him with a new custom-made set of wheels.
News24 | SEE INSIDE | Mira, Sandton’s new sleek dining room, opens its doors
Mira, a new Mozambican-Portuguese restaurant at Sandton Sun & Towers, blends tradition and modernity with a vibrant menu, warm interiors, and live piano performances.
News24 | Fuel prices: 2026 set to start with good news
December’s massive increase in diesel prices is set to be reversed in January, and the petrol price might also drop.
News24 | Australia mourns ‘friend and confidant’ Rabbi Eli Schlanger at Bondi attacks funeral
Mourners collapsed in grief as they honoured a rabbi slain in the Bondi Beach attack, the first of 15 victims laid to rest after Australia’s worst mass shooting in decades.
News24 | ‘One of the best’: Radio mourns slain broadcaster DJ Warras
Colleagues, friends, and family are sharing tributes to DJ Warras, remembering the 40-year-old not just as a talented presenter but as an incredible father and friend.
News24 | SA authorities issue deportation orders for illegal Kenyan ‘volunteers’ at US ‘refugee’ centre
South African authorities, including the police and the Department of Home Affairs, served seven Kenyan nationals doing illegal paid work in Johannesburg with deportation orders on Wednesday.
Major threat to Eskom
Eskom’s unbundling is a critical step in establishing an open and competitive electricity market in South Africa, but the proposed structure of one of the utility’s subsidiaries could significantly impact these plans.
The crisis in South Africa worse than loadshedding
While years of rolling power outages in South Africa contributed to bringing the country’s economy to its knees, a much bigger crisis is emerging as load shedding eases.
News24 | KZN on high alert amid severe weather warnings
KwaZulu-Natal authorities are on high alert after the SA Weather Service warned of adverse conditions in the province on Wednesday.
Filmmaker Rob Reiner’s son charged with murder in parents’ slaying
LOS ANGELES, Dec 16 (Reuters) – The younger son of Hollywood filmmaker and political activist Rob Reiner was formally charged on Tuesday with first-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents, who were found slain in their Los Angeles home over the weekend.
FIFA launches $60 ticket tier amid criticism of 2026 World Cup pricing
Dec 16 (Reuters) – FIFA introduced on Tuesday a small number of $60 “Supporter Entry Tier” tickets, aiming to make next year’s World Cup more affordable for fans of qualified teams.