News24 | amaBhungane | Health DG, IDT clash over critical R1.6bn hospital upgrade projects

The Department of Health has launched a sweeping “due diligence investigation” into a series of hospital refurbishment projects that have already burnt through millions in what may amount to irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure. Source

News24 | ‘We must not allow Donald Trump to isolate us from the African continent,’ says Mbalula

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has urged South Africa not to allow United States President Donald Trump to isolate the country from the rest of the continent. Source

News24 | Thursday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms to hit KZN, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga

The South African Weather Service has issued warnings of severe thunderstorms across large parts of the country on Thursday. Source

News24 | WATCH LIVE | Thuli Madonsela speaks out on R10m legal fight and fears for her safety

Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela will brief the media online at 12:00 on Wednesday to address concerns about her personal safety and what she alleges are irregularities in the reporting of the deceased estate of her late partner, Richard Foxton. Source

News24 | No plans, permit for collapsed KZN temple that claimed 5 lives – public works dept

The four-storey Vrindavan Eco Village Cave Temple extension in Verulam, which collapsed last week, claiming five lives, had no approved plans, no construction permit, was badly misaligned and was built with the use of substandard materials. Source

News24 | Five-year-old boy with spina bifida gets custom-made wheels after dance moves go viral

Viral videos of a five-year-old boy with spina bifida showing off his dance moves at his graduation ceremony have caught the attention of a leading wheelchair manufacturer and distributor, which has now stepped in to provide him with a new custom-made set of wheels. 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

Somalia: Somalia Cabinet Discusses Local Elections, Approves Key Laws and Education Fund

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Thursday, focusing on the country's upcoming local elections, particularly the municipal vote scheduled later this month in the capital, Mogadishu. Source

Kenya: CDF Kahariri Reaffirms KDF Commitment to Operational Readiness During Manda Bay Visit

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri has reaffirmed the Kenya Defence Forces'(KDF) commitment to maintaining operational preparedness, prioritizing the welfare of personnel and sustaining national security initiatives. Source

Africa: Afcon - Heritage, Legends and Intrigues of the Upcoming Tournament

[Vanguard] Africa's biggest football event is approaching - the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on December 21! The tournament has long gone beyond being a sporting event, becoming a cultural and historical phenomenon in Africa that reflects the diversity and spirit of the continent. 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

Trump announces 'warriors dividend' for troops as he defends economic record

In an address, Trump touted his achievements during 11 months back in office, and blamed Democrats for lingering economic pain. Source

Family release video of Matilda at beach as aunt calls for 'happiness and love'

The aunt of the youngest victim of the Bondi shooting says those who are angry should "plant a seed of happiness" in their heart in memory of her niece Matilda.. Source

Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting

Ecuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil. 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

How do cold weather health alerts work?

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health. Source

What is happening to flu this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?

Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating. Source

People fake weight to obtain skinny jabs, says GP

A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online. Source