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Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children
Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.
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Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.
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Summer reads to ease you into the holidays from historical fiction to murder mystery

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People who have Janu-worry blues often can’t pay for school fees, scholar transport, and petrol or buy uniforms. “The festive season is a time for joy, celebration and connection.
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Director in Nelson Mandela Bay speaker’s office, Dumisani Mbebe, says he came under political pressure to secure funding for the municipality’s Human Rights Day commemoration.

South Africa
Stellenbosch University hosted the inaugural Babita Deokaran lecture on its Bellville campus
South Africa
SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila has notably chosen not to attend the ANC’s National General Council, which began this week at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg.

South Africa
The inquest seeks to establish whether anyone can be held liable for the deaths of 21 young people.
South Africa
A timeline for the unbundling of Eskom has been set, following years of slow progress, with the hope of finishing the process by 2030.

World
Scuffles broke out during a vote linked to attempts to reduce the former president’s jail term.

World
The president says he is focused on “making America affordable again”, as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.

World
Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.

World
Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey received congratulatory messages peppered with “jokes and memes”.

Africa
Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Africa
Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

Africa
There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.

Africa
Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

Business
Discovery achieved a significantly better media sentiment score than its main competitors, Old Mutual, Sanlam, OUTsurance, and Momentum.

Business
A code audit will give you a detailed summary of your software’s code quality, performance, security issues, and recommendations for improvement.

Business
The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025
Business

Politics
Bongani Mkongi, Brumelda Zuma, Pumlani Kubukeli and Makhosazana Radebe will be sworn in as MPs.

Politics
The NGC which started on Monday will end on Thursday in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg.

Politics
The application was subsequently dismissed, and each party is to bear its own costs.

Politics
The party is hosting its 5th National General Council (NGC) in Boksburg.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs look set for four January exits, the list includes the trio of Ethan Chislett, Nkanyisa Shinga, and Tashreeq Morris who all arrived in 2025.

Sport
Former Buffalo Bills coach Phoebe Schecter gives her top five players to win this season’s most valuable player award.

Sport
Saudi Arabia keen to bring Mohamed Salah to league in January, Antoine Semenyo prefers Liverpool move but Arsenal and Manchester City also interested.

Sport
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta say the injuries his squad are suffering this season are not a result of overtraining.
Education
[This Day] The Senate on Tuesday raised the alarm over what it described as a looming national education crisis following the sudden implementation of a new curriculum and registration guideline issued by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), which compels current SS3 students to write examinations in subjects they were never taught.

Education
The government sets aside £500m it says is needed to revive services aimed at disconnected teens and young adults.
Education
The birds lingered for days at a Catholic school near Cincinnati as agencies haggled over who was responsible for removing them. Experts said the public health risk was low.
Education
The philanthropist known for giving to historically Black colleges and nonprofits working on climate change offered the news by updating an October blog post.
Lifestyle
Influencer Sarah Langa has given her followers a look at her getaway with rumoured boyfriend, Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.

Lifestyle
Crowds have flocked to Durban beaches after Mayor Cyril Xaba claimed that all 23 bathing beached are open and safe to swim in…

Lifestyle
South Africa has unexpectedly pulled a proposal that was set to tighten international trade rules for its abalone.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Nadine de Klerk also praised captain Wolvaardt, saying she set an excellent example for the team to follow.

Entertainment
The ANC’s midterm report has revealed a shocking picture of a party slowly dying in urban areas.

Entertainment
Powerhouse prop Ntuthuko Mchunu is eager to follow up a solid debut with a strong showing against La Rochelle on Saturday.

Entertainment
Eskom’s unbundling plan has been revised to include a fourth subsidiary, Eskom Green.

Science/Tech
For millions of South Africans, Paymyfines has become a convenient way to check and pay outstanding traffic fines.

Science/Tech
The crypto presale market is heating up as two payment-focused projects compete for investor attention. Remittix has built momentum around its crypto-to-fiat remittance solution, raising funds with a promise to simplify cross-border transfers. At the same time, Digitap ($TAP) crosses $2.3 million in presale funding and delivers something far more ambitious: a live, working omni-banking […]

Science/Tech
In a significant enforcement action, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed a R12.6 million administrative penalty and a 15-year industry debarment on a company and its director for running an unlicensed insurance operation and obstructing a regulatory investigation. The penalty has been levied jointly and severally against The Relocations Group (Pty) Ltd and its director, […]

Science/Tech
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has come down hard on Bhaca Green (Pty) Ltd, issuing a massive R9 million fine and a 20-year industry debarment against its director for running an unauthorised forex trading scheme that misused investor money. The case has been escalated to the police for potential criminal prosecution. The regulatory action […]

Motoring
At least 16 cars have been discontinued in South Africa this year.
Motoring

Motoring
Many South African Uber drivers cannot afford to buy their own vehicles.
Motoring
Health
The agency claimed that 10 children’s deaths were linked to the shots, although it did not release evidence to support the assertions.

Health
GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.
Health
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer is embroiled in a class action lawsuit after over 1300 women in the US suffered brain tumours believed to have been cause by Depo-Provera.

Health
Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.