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Stellenbosch lose Steve Barker to Tanzanian giants
Steve Barker has left Stellenbosch FC after eight years with the club to pursue his coaching career in Tanzania.

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WATCH LIVE | Funeral service for Junior King
The funeral service of popular Kariega born rapper and dancer Dugulth “Junior King” Ferreira is being held in Gqeberha on Saturday morning.

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Lyon and Cummins put Australia on verge of Ashes victory
England are on the brink of an Ashes series defeat after Australia’s Nathan Lyon breaks their resistance late on the fourth day of the third Test in Adelaide.

South Africa
BMA enhances safety, efficiency at ports of entry
Over five million people are expected to cross borders between SA and neighbouring countries

South Africa
Two people kiled in Bethlehem crash
The injured were taken to the Phekolong and Dihlabeng hospitals in Bethlehem.

South Africa
Plan in place to address water challenges: Morero
Joburg Mayor Dada Morero says the city has a workable plan to mitigate the ongoing water crisis.

South Africa
DJ Warras’s suspected killer to be arrested by the end of the weekend: Masemola
DJ Warras was gunned down on Tuesday outside a building in the Johannesburg CBD.

World
Australian state plans to ban intifada chants after Bondi shooting
New South Wales will look at passing hate speech laws after Australia’s deadliest shooting in almost 30 years.

World
Watch: Images, cassettes and high-profile figures – What’s in the latest Epstein files?
The partial release of documents includes photos of the late sex offender’s properties, audio files and redacted documents.

World
U.S. launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths
The Trump administration launched military strikes in Syria to “eliminate” Islamic State group fighters in retaliation for an attack that killed two U.S. troops and an American interpreter a week ago.

World
‘Very cool’: The 70s Afro-rock genre enjoying a rebirth
In 1970s Zambia, Zamrock led a musical revolution. It’s now back, with some big names among its proponents.

Africa
Will Afcon 2025 be a defining moment for Morocco?
Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Africa
Uganda prison officer sacked for ‘politicking’ on TikTok
Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

Africa
More British boxers will fight in Nigeria – Okolie
Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.

Africa
Can Salah finally lift Afcon trophy as Morocco eye home glory?
Two of African football’s biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

Business
International investors are betting big on one of South Africa’s major retailers
Investors are betting big on Clicks, with international investors expected to invest heavilty in the retailer.

Business
Warning to anyone with unpaid fines in South Africa
South African motorists are being urged to stay alert over the busy festive season, as criminals exploit unpaid fines and heightened travel activity to scam and intimidate road users.

Business
Removed Ben & Jerry’s chair says Magnum aimed to ‘smear’ her
Anuradha Mittal was ejected from the board of the ice cream maker this week.

Business
French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls
The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.
Politics
News24 | ANC calls on South Africans to defend democracy against AfriForum’s ‘racist disinformation’
The ANC called on South Africans to defend their democracy and to reject “AfriForum’s racist disinformation campaign”.

Politics
Inquiry into Hlophe to be finalised end January: MKP
John Hlophe was placed on precautionary suspension from all MKP positions last month

Politics
Ramaphosa confirms National Dialogue Steering Committee nominees
The National Dialogue Steering Committee will be responsible for setting strategic priorities.

Politics
MKP to forge ahead with another no confidence vote against Ntuli
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence on Monday.

Sport
Stellenbosch FC confirm Steve Barker’s exit
Premier Soccer League side Stellenbosch FC have confirmed Steve Barker’s exit. His next destination? Simba SC in Tanzania.

Sport
Salah apologised to Liverpool players – Jones
Mohamed Salah’s angry outburst is “in the past” and “just part of wanting to be a winner”, says his Liverpool team-mate Curtis Jones.

Sport
Crawley not aware of Stokes’ ‘weak men’ comments
Opener Zak Crawley suggests he was not aware of comments made by Ben Stokes when the England captain said his dressing room is “not a place for weak men”.

Sport
Could ‘massive’ Munyua win spark darts boom in Kenya?
David Munyua became an instant cult hero at Alexandra Palace on Thursday following a shock win over Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.
Education
A ‘Timeout Box’ in an Elementary School Draws Outrage: ‘This is Not OK’
An upstate New York district, where most students are Native American, placed its superintendent on leave after images of a wooden box in a classroom spread on social media.
Education
Scott C. Beardsley Named University of Virginia’s New President
The selection of Scott Beardsley by the G.O.P.-appointed board comes after the previous president resigned under pressure from the Trump administration. A new Democratic-appointed board could try to overturn the choice.
Education
People Who Achieve the Most Later in Life Typically Start Off Dabbling in Disciplines, Study Shows
A new study suggests that the people who reach the pinnacle of their fields typically dabbled in multiple disciplines when they were young.
Education
What We Know About the Suspect in the Brown and M.I.T. Killings
Officials identified a man from Portugal as the suspect in the deadly shooting at Brown University and the killing of an M.I.T. professor. The police said he died from a self-inflicted gunshot.

Lifestyle
Petition to DEPORT Brit founder of Cape Independence movement
South Africans have launched a petition to deport British-born real estate agent Phil Craig, leader of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group.

Lifestyle
WATCH: Madame Tussauds unveils an Idris Elba statue so good even his mother couldn’t tell them apart
Idris Elba was so overwhelmed by his Madame Tussauds figure that he called his mother on the spot to see if she could see the difference.

Lifestyle
NO white Christmas: Afrikaner refugee programme on pause
Afrikaner refugee applicants will be spending Christmas in South Africa as the resettlement programme is put on pause for now…

Lifestyle
‘Elated’: Leigh Matthews family on Donovan Moodley’s failed parole
The family of Leigh Matthews has reactedto Donovan Moodley’s third failed parole bid, stating he is ‘unremorseful’ and a ‘risk to society’.

Entertainment
Desperate Sharks and Bulls hunting URC derby delight
The Sharks and Bulls are both out of form and desperate for a win to ignite their season in their derby clash in Durban.

Entertainment
eThekwini Municipality closes four beaches
19 other bathing beaches remain open.

Entertainment
Social media is damaging teenage skin
Teenagers are increasingly using adult skincare products due to social media influence, despite the risks.

Entertainment
Sweep over Ireland proves Proteas women are on the right track, says Wolvaardt
South Africa won the T20 series 2-0 before coasting to a 3-0 victory in the ODI series.

Science/Tech
The man hunting DStv pirates in South Africa
Frikkie Jonker served as a Captain in the South African National Defence Force and is now taking the fight to streaming pirates in South Africa for MultiChoice.
Science/Tech
James Webb Space Telescope Confirms 1st ‘Runaway’ Supermassive Black Hole
Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares a report from Space.com: Astronomers have made a truly mind-boggling discovery using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST): a runaway black hole 10 million times larger than the sun, rocketing through space at a staggering 2.2 million miles per hour (1,000 kilometers per second). That not only makes this the first confirmed runaway supermassive black...

Science/Tech
Loop Earplugs Discount Codes and Deals: Save on Ear Buds and Gift Sets
Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.

Science/Tech
Beyond the Game: How Streamers are Building Thriving Online Communities
In the ever-expanding universe of the entertainment web, few sites have inspired so completely or so passionately as the popular live streaming site known as Twitch. While it may be seen by some as a destination where gamers congregate to view video games in progress, this position totally overlooks the rich significance of the site. […]
Motoring

Motoring
What it is like to drive a 15-year-old French car in South Africa
My brake pedal makes a strange noise, my engine fan has a mind of its own – but I still get to my destination.

Motoring
Good news for motorists with traffic fines in South Africa
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has clarified what will happen to motorists’ driving licences once the demerit point system goes live.

Motoring
Big win for European carmakers
The European Union pulled back from an effective ban on combustion engines and offered more flexibility for carmakers in the transition to cleaner transport after months of industry pressure.
Health
R.F.K. Jr. Likely to Swap U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule for Denmark’s
The shift would mean fewer shots recommended for children. But a Danish health official found the idea baffling, saying the United States was getting “crazier and crazier in public health.”
Health
Trump Announces Pricing Deals With Nine Drugmakers
The companies agreed to sell most of their drugs to Medicaid at the prices they charge in European countries and to sell drugs directly to consumers through a planned TrumpRx website.

Health
Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time
Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.
Health
Why the New Cannabis Classification Matters
Moving cannabis to a category of drugs that includes some common medicines will have implications for research, businesses and patients.