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WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

Today at 10:36 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The five suspects accused of murdering soccer star Senzo Meyiwa are back in the dock at the Pretoria high court on Friday.

Kenya to cut diesel price after violent protests

Today at 10:16 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Kenyan President William Ruto said on Friday the government will cut the price of diesel in the country to provide relief to consumers, after protests over soaring energy costs caused by the Middle East conflict.

THE CONVERSATION: What parents should know before using edible glitter on cakes

Today at 09:00 AM, via Daily Maverick

Sparkly cake decorations such as edible glitter and metallic dusts are booming in popularity, but experts warn they can pose serious health risks if inhaled – especially by children. The warning comes after a young boy in Australia was admitted to hospital when cake decorating powder entered his lungs, prompting a nationwide product recall.

Taiwan welcomes Trump call as China threatens response

Today at 08:45 AM, via SowetanLIVE

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he will speak to Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, an unprecedented move for an American leader that could roil US relations with China and maybe prompt more Chinese war games around the island.

Fresh legal threat looms as ANC unveils Eastern Cape task team

Today at 08:30 AM, via SowetanLIVE

As the national ANC officially inaugurated the party’s Eastern Cape provincial task team at the City Hall in KuGompo City late on Thursday, fresh warnings of legal action against the troubled party again emerged.

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