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Raul Fernandez wins first MotoGP at Australian Grand Prix
Fernandez becomes the seventh different winner this season with a maiden MotoGP victory at the Phillip Island circuit.

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US claims Gaza ceasefire in jeopardy as Hamas plans ‘attack’
Middle East analyst says US claim ‘just boggles the mind’ coming from a country that has abetted genocide in Gaza.

South Africa
Lesufi sends his best wishes to matric class of 2025 ahead of exams
A total of 188-thousand candidates have registered to write the exams across the province

South Africa
NW police to tighten grip on criminals over the festive season
The operation started at the beginning of October and will be concluded at the end of January

South Africa
UFH to resume online teaching on Monday following violent unrests
he University of Fort Hare in the Eastern Cape will resume teaching online from Monday

South Africa
Joburg EMS firefighters attacked in Soweto
City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services has expressed concern over the incident.

World
US says Hamas is planning ‘imminent’ attack on Gaza civilians
The US state department says the move would be a violation of the ceasefire deal, but did not give further details.

World
Grand Theft Auto made him a legend. His latest game was a disaster
Lesley Benzies was one of the architects behind one of the most successful video games in history.

World
Why I fell in love with a book called I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki
In reflecting on a gentle melancholy many can relate to, this book teaches us to appreciate the small joys in life.

World
Mystery deepens after missing schoolgirl found dead in pop star D4vd’s Tesla
Questions around the up-and-coming TikTok star’s connection to a teenage girl’s death have eclipsed his career’s rise.

Africa
Thousands of grief-stricken mourners attend Raila Odinga’s funeral
Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.

Africa
Plan to test Liberian schoolchildren for drugs blocked
The head of Liberia’s drug agency says all students should be tested as a way to combat drug abuse.

Africa
Chad restores ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry
Chad had terminated its agreement with African Parks after accusing it of failing to curb poaching.

Africa
The moment Madagascar’s new president was sworn in
Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.

Business
International travellers are flocking to these luxury hotspots in South Africa
Roxstar Luxury has highlighted notes that South Africa is one of the most popular destinations for luxury travellers internationally.

Business
Ramaphosa eyes new ambassador to the US
President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly eyeing his investment advisor as the next US ambassador.

Business
A warning to South African schools that conduct student disciplinary hearings
A recent High Court case has warned South African schools to be careful when disciplining students, as failing to follow proper procedures can make their actions unlawful.

Business
South Africa heading for a meltdown
The South African government’s failure to uphold the rule of law and to reform the economy has created an untenable and unsustainable environment that may lead to social unrest, and early elections being called.

Politics
Hlabisa urges South Africans to choose wisely at local govt elections
He says people should just look at the performance of the IFP and its representatives at all levels.

Politics
IFP celebrates 50 years in Soweto
The IFP was founded on the 21st of March 1975 at KwaNzimela in Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal

Politics
Mdluli seeks to address claims at Ad Hoc Committee
Richard Mdluli has been linked to corruption, at the Ad Hoc Committee and seeks to clear his name

Politics
Mchunu insists there was no need to consult other ministers and top cops on disbanding political killings task team
Mchunu told parliament’s ad hoc committee that he had briefed President Cyril Ramaphosa on the disbandment

Sport
Root or Smith? Build your combined Ashes XI
Build your ideal Ashes Test team combining current players from England and Australia.

Sport
Sundowns star says he’s used to facing Nigerians
Bathusi Aubaas says he’s no stranger to Nigerian opposition as Mamelodi Sundowns prepare to face Remo Stars in the CAF Champions League.

Sport
Can you name the line-ups from Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd?
Liverpool and Manchester United meet on Sunday, but can you name the line-ups from the Anfield side’s stunning 7-0 win in 2023?

Sport
Fernandez clinches maiden MotoGP victory
Spain’s Raul Fernandez secures his first win in MotoGP with victory at the Australian Grand Prix.

Education
‘The loss of education is the loss of the future itself’: Gaza’s children and teachers on two years without school
With 97% of schools destroyed or damaged, 600,000 children have just begun their third year out of formal education. Three students and a teacher share their stories – and their hopes
Juwayriya Adwan, 12, al-Mawasi, Khan Younis
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Education
Inside San Francisco’s new AI school: is this the future of US education?
The private Alpha School says its students can learn faster and better – but experts warn not all may benefit from an AI boom in schools
In the world’s tech innovation epicenter, an “AI-powered” private school has made headlines for unabashedly embracing the technology.
Alpha School San Francisco, which opened its doors to K-8 students this fall, is the newest outpost of a network of 14...
Education
How Southern Politics Shaped Trumpism
Three Southern Opinion columnists on the region and its outsize role in national politics.

Education
Are we living in a golden age of stupidity?
From brain-rotting videos to AI creep, every technological advance seems to make it harder to work, remember, think and function independently …
Step into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab in Cambridge, US, and the future feels a little closer. Glass cabinets display prototypes of weird and wonderful creations, from tiny desktop robots to a surrealist sculpture created...

Lifestyle
Millions protest Donald Trump in ‘No Kings’ movement
The ‘No Kings’ protests are a vast, mostly peaceful movement with millions rallying against President Donald Trump’s policies.

Lifestyle
Princess Charlene honours sport inclusion in Monaco
Princess Charlene recently honoured Mireille Calmes, founder of Special Olympics Monaco, by unveiling a commemorative plaque.

Lifestyle
Leo Williams brings beach volleyball glory to Cape Town
Volleyball icon Leo Williams is bringing the Beach Pro Tour to Cape Town’s Camps Bay Beach, marking a major milestone for the sport.

Lifestyle
Miss Polo Universe Africa unveils top 10 finalists
Miss Polo Universe Africa has revealed its Top 10 finalists, celebrating South African women who combine beauty, and leadership.
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Science/Tech
Warning to online gambling companies in South Africa
The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition wants stronger regulations surrounding online gambling advertising in South Africa.
Science/Tech
New Data Shows Record CO2 Levels in 2024. Are Carbon Sinks Failing?
The Guardian reports that atmospheric carbon dioxide “soared by a record amount in 2024 to hit another high, UN data shows.” But what’s more troubling is why:Several factors contributed to the leap in CO2, including another year of unrelenting fossil fuel burning despite a pledge by the world’s countries in 2023 to “transition away” from coal, oil and gas. Another factor was an upsurge in...

Science/Tech
Biggest rooftop solar power plants in South Africa
The biggest of these was recently commissioned by a prominent carmaker in South Africa.
Science/Tech
OpenAI Cofounder Builds New Open Source LLM ‘Nanochat’ – and Doesn’t Use Vibe Coding
An anonymous reader shared this report from Gizmodo:It’s been over a year since OpenAI cofounder Andrej Karpathy exited the company. In the time since he’s been gone, he coined and popularized the term “vibe coding” to describe the practice of farming out coding projects to AI tools. But earlier this week, when he released his own open source model called nanochat, he admitted that he wrote the...

Motoring
New Renault Triber offers value for money as a transport solution
People mover gets 31 new features making it a compelling package at its price point.

Motoring
GR Sport a fleeting last hurrah for segment leading Toyota Fortuner
Two month long-term tenure wraps-up as the final goodbye for the current flagship Fortuner.

Motoring
First Chery bakkie heads for South Africa after surprise U-turn
Chinese carmaker backtracks on its decision not to avail Himla double cab to export markets

Motoring
Drinking and driving? Here’s how many drinks you are allowed
Only one beer could send you on a collision course with the long arm of the law.

Health
Ex-rugby pro goes from the first XV to making fifteens
Rugby professional Jonny Murphy was forced to retire early on medical grounds at just 30 years old – so he turned to his second love, baking.
Health
Manuel Trujillo, Who Helped New Yorkers Heal After 9/11, Dies at 80
As Bellevue Hospital’s director of psychiatry, he guided rescue workers and grieving families through trauma when terrorists attacked in 2001.
Health
When a Hearing Aid Isn’t Enough
More older adults have turned to cochlear implants after Medicare expanded eligibility for the devices.
Health
How Psychedelic Mushrooms Evolved Their Magic
Two distantly related groups of mushrooms take radically different routes to producing psilocybin, a mind-bending molecule.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.