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FIFA World Cup: How to buy tickets for the final
The FIFA World Cup is on the horizon, and tickets for the final are already available for fans to purchase online. Here’s how you can do it…

Fast-growing South African brand scores major deal with Liverpool FC
The Premier League Champions have announced a five-year retail partnership with this fast-growing South African brand.

New legal drinking age incoming for South Africa? Bold proposal lands on Ramaphosa’s desk
Activists want President Cyril Ramaphosa to raise South Africa’s legal drinking age as alcohol-related harm and spending reach record highs.
News24 | Reservoir roulette: Will your area run dry during Rand Water maintenance?
Johannesburg water systems, which are set to be affected by the 54-hour Rand Water maintenance programme, have yet to show signs of struggle, according to reservoir levels reported by Johannesburg Water.

LISTEN | DJ Warras’s sister mourns first Christmas without him
The sister of murdered Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock broke down in court when she described how hard Christmas was without him.

The South African rand is stronger than it seems
Traders are just fine with the rand at its strongest level against the dollar in more than three years, volatility measures show.
Broos should have stuck with 4-3-3 formation against Cameroon — Motale
Legend says coach should also have used the same starting line-up that he used against Egypt
News24 | Italian village celebrates birth of first baby in three decades
Lara’s birth has brought the village’s population to roughly 20

Three tourism officials in South Africa in hot water over disputed tender
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has confirmed that three departmental officials are facing disciplinary action following an independent investigation into a tourism monitor programme tender.

Feasibility study on Joburg’s energy options under way
In a bid to strengthen its energy security and reduce dependence on Eskom, the City of Johannesburg says it has launched a feasibility study into the potential acquisition of Kelvin power station and Egoli Gas.

How to Use Gold’s Correlation With Other Trading Assets in the Forex Market
Gold has been the backbone of international finance throughout history, impacting monetary policy, investor behavior, and cross-asset dynamics.
WHAT’S COOKING: Salad Days: Garlicky roasted baby potato salad
A roasted salad? I don’t see why not.
News24 | ‘Greenland belongs to its people’: Europe backs Denmark in face of US interest in Greenland
Leaders from major European powers expressed support for Denmark and Greenland on Tuesday in a joint statement, saying the Arctic island belongs to its people, following renewed interest by US President Donald Trump in taking over the Danish territory.

Minister says anyone who opens a debate about BEE promotes white supremacy
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said anyone who opens a debate about black economic empowerment promotes white supremacy.
SCOTT TIMCKE: Geopolitics without guardrails
Power is exercised with fewer constraints and shorter time horizons
READER LETTER | Voter education key to empower citizens
SA’s societal structure went from a well-organised, multicultural society to a state of disorder and corruption after the 1994 democratic transition. Voter education is needed to empower citizens to use their voting power to hold politicians accountable.

South Africans Abroad: Rulani makes HUGE Mofokeng admission
Rulani Mokwena wants to sign Relebohile Mofokeng for MC Alger but he admits it’s almost impossible to get the Orlando Pirates star.