News24 | Two arrested for murder of DJ Warras

Two suspects have been arrested for the murder of media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, Gauteng police said on Monday. Source

News24 | SA Navy man missing, police plead for public assistance

Western Cape police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating a South African Navy member, who has been missing since last Friday. Source

News24 | 62-year-old woman killed in South Coast flooding

A 62-year-old woman lost her life in the violent rains that hit the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast at the weekend. Source

News24 | Two taken in for questioning in connection with DJ Warras murder

Gauteng police have taken two people in for questioning in connection with the killing of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock. Source

News24 | Church leader accused of bribing judge denied bail, will spend Christmas behind bars

International Pentecost Holiness Church leader Bhekumzi Mike Sandlana, who is accused of bribing High Court judge Portia Phahlane, will spend Christmas behind bars after the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court denied his bail application on Monday. Source

News24 | Three relatives behind bars as ‘bribe’ attempt over unlicensed rifle backfires

Instead of securing the release of their relative who had been arrested for allegedly possessing an unlicensed AK-47 assault rifle and 13 rounds of ammunition, two people who allegedly tried to bribe police now find themselves alongside him behind bars. Source

Adobe, IBM team up on marketing software for banking industry

Adobe and IBM said they are teaming up to make marketing software easier to use for banks that face controls on how customer data must be handled. Source

Major Pierneef Landscape heads Strauss & Co July flagship auction

The cover lot of Strauss & Co’s winter Live Virtual auction, due to be held over three days from 26 to 28 July, is a monumental bushveld scene by JH Pierneef. Source

SA stocks set to snap back from 2020 losses

South Africa’s benchmark equities index is set to erase its 2020 drop, staging a spectacular snap-back. Source

Tunisia: The Law Powering Tunisia's Crackdown On the Press

[CPJ] New York City -- Since President Kais Saied's consolidation of power in 2021, Tunisia's press freedom landscape has narrowed sharply. A single piece of legislation--Decree-Law No. 2022-54 on combating "crimes related to information and communication systems"--has become the legal hammer used to silence critics, criminalize routine reporting, and imprison at least five journalists. Source

Liberia: Courtroom Buzz As Defense Plays Alleged Ai Audio of Trump - Judge Halts Demonstration

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Proceedings at Criminal Court "A" at the Temple of Justice were briefly disrupted when defense counsel played an alleged artificial intelligence (AI)-generated audio recording purportedly mimicking United States President Donald Trump, drawing immediate objections from the prosecution. Source

Tanzania: Journalist Killed While Covering Post-Election Demonstrations

[IFJ] Following the general election in Tanzania in October 2025, in which incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan was re-elected with 97.66% of the vote, large-scale demonstrations broke out across the country. On 29 October, protesters took to the streets, in a situation that escalated into violence and death. Reports indicate that hundreds of protesters were killed when security forces used live ammunition to disperse them. Source

Eddie Jones remains respectful of depleted France

England coach Eddie Jones is braced for a gruelling encounter when his side go in search of Autumn Nations Cup glory at Twickenham even though they will arguably be up against something less than a France 2nd XV. Source

New Zealand win toss and bowl in 3rd West Indies T20

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl as they chase a series clean-sweep against the West Indies in the third Twenty20 international at Mount Maunganui on Monday. Source

Bulls' 14-man triumph: Jake White draws comparisons to Crusaders upset in 2014

Bulls mentor Jake White has compared their win over WP to when he coached the Sharks to an upset win over the Crusaders in 2014. Source

News24 Business | Facing a broken economy, Ghana's tech-savvy teens turn to fraud

In the dusty alleys of Nima, a shanty town in the heart of Ghana's capital, a 17-year-old called Ghost reclines on a faded plastic chair inside a dimly lit internet cafe. Source

News24 Business | Meta threatens to cut off Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria

Meta on Saturday vowed to fight Nigerian fines for various consumer data violations as the US tech giant reportedly threatened to cut off Facebook and Instagram in Africa's most populous country. Source

News24 Business | EU slaps big fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury

The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump. Source

Élysée Palace staff member to stand trial over theft of precious tableware

Thomas M is accused of stealing solider silver and porcelain used for state banquets from France's presidential palace.  Source

Trump names envoy to Greenland, sparking fresh row with Denmark

Denmark warns Washington to respect its sovereignty, while Greenland says it will decide its own future. Source

Gold price climbs above $4,400 to hit record high

Investors are flocking to precious metals amid geopolitical tensions and with more US interest rate cuts expected. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

Ferrari's 488 GT Modificata is a track day weapon

Ferrari will sell a handful of customers what is essentially a GT3 car. It's powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and Ferrari claims it has 1000kg of downforce at 230km/h. Source

Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strike

Health experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year "and beyond". Source

Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says

The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says. Source

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Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health. Source