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Manchester to London train to run without passengers for five months
The 07:00 GMT train will only carry staff to London following a decision by the rail regulator.
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The 07:00 GMT train will only carry staff to London following a decision by the rail regulator.

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Ruth Nozibele Tabu, the principal of Inxiweni primary school who was shot dead alongside administrative clerk Nobantu Njomboni last week, was laid to rest on Saturday.
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Three men, who were allegedly heading to Russia to serve as mercenaries in the Russian Federation Military, were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday. A woman alleged to have facilitated their recruitment was also arrested.

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Announcing the news on air during Off the Ball, Kenny Macintyre said he pushed for three-monthly tests due to his family history.

South Africa
The suspects were arrested for crimes such as murder, rape, possession of an unlicensed firearm

South Africa
Tributes continue to pour in for the late former Chief of the JMPD, David Tembe.
South Africa
The Hawks are appealing to a 33-year-old man, identified as Salim Mohamed Filoz, to come forward to help them with information that may be crucial in their investigation of the murder of an off-duty police officer.

South Africa
Four people who were arrested at OR Tambo Airport will appear in court on Monday.

World
Afghans seeking asylum say they’re stuck in a hellish limbo as all migration suspended to the U.S.

World
Aviation regulators have ordered urgent inspections of the Airbus A320 family of jets. The order follows a JetBlue plane’s experience of an uncontrolled “pitch down” event last month.

World
A widening corruption scandal has forced the resignation of Ukraine’s second most powerful person.

World
Anthony Albanese weds Jodie Haydon, after the couple became engaged on Valentine’s Day last year.

Africa
Zambia’s government is accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as fallout from ex-president’s death deepens.

Africa
The defendants were accused of attempting a coup – but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

Africa
A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

Africa
The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

Business
One South African family are intimately tied to two of the country’s biggest retailers.

Business
South Africans have gained visa-free access to another notable country.

Business
Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered.
Business

Politics
EFF welcomes Parliament’s adoption of motion for the establishment of an inquiry into violent crimes

Politics
Mashatile says he’s confident that other G20 countries will support SA’s continued membership.

Politics
This stems from the 2022 criminal complaint about the stolen dollars at Phala Phala.

Politics
MP Vusi Shongwe was hijacked, kidnapped, robbed and threatened on Wednesday night.

Sport
Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll tells employees that Christian Horner will not be joining the Formula 1 team.

Sport
England Lions’ bowlers fight back under the floodlights against the Prime Minister’s XI on day one of the pink-ball day-night match in Canberra.

Sport
There are plenty of familiar faces in Sarina Wiegman’s squad, but also one or two who could make their England debut.
Sport
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made four changes in his starting line up against Durban City FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Education
The U.S. first had a federal education department in 1867 — not 1979. Its history is critical in understanding the federal role in schools.
Education
The enrollment chiefs at Tulane and the University of Chicago attracted many early applicants. Now both of them earn a lot of money.
Education
The university will pay $75 million to regain its research funding and end investigations, the second highest payment by a school facing pressure from the administration.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed serious concern that some Senior High School (SHS) students are using government-issued tablets to access pornographic content.

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi, the estranged wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, shared an update on her life, following their split.

Lifestyle
Majid Jordan and Gunna will be coming to South Africa this January to perform at the Milk + Cookies Festival along with other artists.

Lifestyle
Checkers is rooting for another sweet Springboks victory against their final opponents for the year – Wales…

Lifestyle
An Afrikaner ‘refugee’ questioned if they are permitted to return to SA on vacation after fleeing the country as a result of ‘persecution’.

Entertainment
Competing in unpredictable conditions in the 50-over series, Ashwell Prince says the Proteas are focused on adapting.

Entertainment
Both sides were slow to get going after their URC break, but the Lions were sharper and secured just their second-ever URC win against the Bulls.

Entertainment
The Eagles are slight favourites to beat the Red Devils.

Entertainment
The world champion Springboks are looking for a fifth straight win on tour this month.

Science/Tech
Our Reviews team has scoured the entire internet to find the best Black Friday deals on gear we’ve tested and approved.

Science/Tech
Branch is offering up to 25 percent off sitewide now through December 3. Snag our top office chair or standing desk recommendations at a bargain.

Science/Tech
Avoid expensive trips to the vet with up to half off at-home pet DNA testing kits.

Science/Tech
Aura Services has made getting help from emergency responders in South Africa and several other countries as easy as tapping a button on a smartphone app.

Motoring
One company in South Africa has repaired more than 320,000 potholes in Johannesburg.

Motoring
Airlines across the world cancelled hundreds of flights and scrambled to adjust schedules, as a major Airbus software glitch threatened to derail a crucial holiday travel season.

Motoring
Nearly half of all the Toyota passenger cars sold in South Africa are not Toyota models.
Motoring

Health
Deputy mayor Ceri Cawley plans to start a support group for women with endometriosis.
Health
Less than 10 percent of heart and lung surgeons in the United States are women. At a recent conference, they vowed to change that.
Health
The agency’s top vaccine regulator said that a review had found that the children were likely to have died “because of” the shots. But public health experts want to examine the data.

Health
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer