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Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump’s ‘number one fan’ and shows off gold card visa
The Trinidadian-American rapper held hands on stage with the US President, amid ICE protests.

Urgent call to save Britain’s oldest rollercoaster
A council writes to the culture secretary to intervene to save Britain’s oldest rollercoaster.

Minority party plea for Morero’s resignation is misleading, says ANC
“The ANC does not take instructions from coalition partners, media pressure, or opportunistic political theatrics. Any suggestion that external forces can coerce the movement into decisions is false and arrogant.”

Old Mutual picks up major asset manager for R2.2 billion
Old Mutual has received unconditional approval to acquire majority control of 10X Investments, strengthening its presence in South Africa’s fast-growing passive investment and ETF market.

Smart Money – Discovery Invest’s Craig Sher on why South Africans cannot afford to delay retirement saving
Craig Sher is the Chief Product and Investment Officer at Discovery Invest and has worked in the research and development field for nearly two decades.

Top police officials in South Africa to be investigated by special task team set up by Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the recommendations contained in the interim report of the Madlanga Commission, paving the way for the immediate criminal investigation of high-ranking police generals and municipal officials.

Girl, 12, strangled and raped, court hears
Afghan nationals Ahmad Mulakhil and Mohammad Kabir deny offences against the youngster in Nuneaton.

Hampstead ponds trans access case cannot go ahead
The current policy is that trans men and trans women are entitled to use the pond of their choice.

Do Villa have the legs to end their 30-year trophy drought?
An injury crisis and a returning hero. Aston Villa’s season continues to take sharp turns.

KZN MEC Sipho Hlomuka sets record straight on ‘misleading’ Addington Primary pro-foreigner narrative
The KZN education department has joined forces with various stakeholders to resolve admissions for 66 pupils whose plight sparked protest outside Addington Primary School recently.

Stay on this stunning island for free… if you’re willing to count puffins
Successful applicants will spend several months helping conservation efforts on Skomer Island.

The sinkhole that closed roads and harmed businesses
The sinkhole on John Vorster Drive in Centurion has forced businesses to shut their doors and has been a significant point of frustration for residents for years.

A taste of home: The global footprint of South African cuisine
Discover how South African cuisine connects expats globally. From smoky braais to biltong, explore the bold flavours that define our local heritage.

Shoplifter killed Asda security guard during struggle
She admitted killing the security guard, who suffered a fatal heart attack during the incident in Arbroath.

First arrest after high-value museum raid
Detectives are still hunting for four other suspects and have released new CCTV images.

Emma Naomi, Martins Imhangbe and Masali Baduza on Bridgerton’s bold new season
The buzz of Bridgerton is back, and with it comes a new chapter for Emma Martins (Alice Mondrich), Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich) and South African-born Masali Baduza (Michaela Stirling).
BLISTERING FORM : Proteas batters are peaking at the right time before T20 World Cup
South Africa’s top four of Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton and Dewald Brevis are all in destructive form heading into the T20 World Cup.
WHAT’S COOKING: Chicken roasted with parsnips, carrots and thyme
Root vegetables are cooked beneath a whole roasting chicken in this dish that is suitable for a conventional oven or large air fryer oven. It even makes its own sauce.

Homicides at lowest level in nearly 50 years, ONS says
The 499 cases of murder and manslaughter in the year to September are the lowest in England and Wales since 1977.