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How one man’s subway adventures helped shelter dogs find homes

On a recent afternoon in a New York City subway carriage, a white dog with brown patches peered out of a man’s rucksack. The dog, named Bertha, gave him constant licks.Bertha was found on the streets in October, and was taken in by Animal Care Centres of NYC. Although she had a rough start in life, on this day, she seemed overjoyed. She welcomed neck scratches from dozens of strangers, […]

todayDecember 9, 2025 5

Sports

Why South Africa’s T20 series against India is crucial for World Cup preparation

T20 cricket is often criticised by traditionalists as destroying the game, but it’s actually the 50-over version that seems to be more difficult to justify these days, and right now for the Proteas the ‘moer-en-soek’ format is by far the most important.South Africa begin a marathon five-match T20 International (T20I) series against hosts India in Cuttack on Tuesday, and it’s with an eye on building towards the World Cup in […]

todayDecember 9, 2025 5

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Moves to suspend the Ingonyama Trust Board by land minister and King Misuzulu, stirs drama

Land Reform Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso is considering suspending the embattled Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB).The eight-member board that was appointed in 2022, has been at loggerheads with king Misuzulu kaZwelithini, who is the Trust's sole trustee. The king disbanded the board in December last year, however, the decision was reversed by Nyhontso who argued that only he had the powers to dissolve the board, not the king.On Monday, Nyhontso and Misuzulu […]

todayDecember 9, 2025 7

Sports

Man Utd back on track after Bruno Fernandes inspires Wolves rout

Ruben Amorim said Manchester United had "improved a lot" after they climbed back into the race to qualify for the Champions League as Bruno Fernandes inspired a 4-1 rout of woeful Wolves on Monday.Amorim's side recovered from their disappointing draw with lowly West Ham last week thanks to Fernandes' double and goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Mason Mount at Molineux.Jean-Ricner Bellegarde had cancelled out Fernandes' opener with Wolves' first goal […]

todayDecember 9, 2025 8

Entertainment

Insights from the Wild

Leadership has always arrived for me in symbols before it shows up in strategy. A crow feather on the pavement. A wolf in meditation. A dream that shakes me awake at 3 a.m. Recently it arrived as a leopard, cut in half and carried on a palanquin, paraded like a warning. I woke with the taste of judgment in my mouth and the quiet knowing: I had been brought down […]

todayDecember 8, 2025 17

Sports

Rampant Proteas thump Tanzania as Dames enjoys dream debut at Africa Netball Cup

The star-studded Spar Proteas humbled Tanzania on Monday afternoon to begin the defence of their Africa Netball Cup title in emphatic fashion with a record 104-25 victory in a pool match at the Griffin Saenda Sports Complex in Lilongwe, Malawi.The defending champions flew out of the blocks and had too much intensity on attack and in defence for their far less experienced rivals. They were already out of sight by […]

todayDecember 8, 2025 15

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Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says police know motive behind Saulsville mass shooting

South African Police Service (SAPS) National Commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola said they have an idea of what may have led to the shooting in Saulsville, Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria, where at least 12 people died following a deadly shooting at an illegal shebeen inside a hostel.Masemola said police were still gathering intelligence and analysing information that has been received. Masemola visited the area on Monday following the tragic shooting that occurred […]

todayDecember 8, 2025 9

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Urgent call for action as children fall victim to gang-related violence in Cape Town

Shot and killedThe Western Cape has reportedly recorded more than 150 children killed in gang crossfire on the Cape Flats over the past five years, highlighting a deepening crisis of violence that continues to claim the lives of innocent children.In the past week and weekend alone, at least six children between the ages of four and 16 were victims of brutal violence, including multiple murders and shootings across Cape Town, […]

todayDecember 8, 2025 15

Entertainment

AL Xapo’s ‘Snokonoko’ becomes a TikTok sensation with 1 million streams in just 10 days

Rising Amapiano artist AL Xapo has taken social media by storm with his hit track 'Snokonoko' featuring Benzoo & EeQue, achieving 1 million streams within just 10 days of release.The song has effectively become the soundtrack that signals the start of December celebrations throughout South Africa, effectively dominating TikTok challenges.Released on November 28, 2025, the song—which features Benzoo and EeQue —has rapidly gained traction, taking the internet by storm and becoming […]

todayDecember 8, 2025 9

News

Assassinated Madlanga Commission witness’ claims of EMPD police torture, murder cover-up are at final stage, says IPID

The Independent Investigative Directorate (IPID) has revealed that the probe into the torture, death, and murder cover-up, allegedly by Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) officers, is at an advanced stage.The high-ranking officers, including suspended EMPD Acting Chief Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi, were named by Marius van der Merwe (Witness D) at the Madlanga Commission for their alleged involvement in the crime.Van der Merwe was shot dead last Friday, outside his home […]

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