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Mandela 'grandchild' in hijack drama

Five people, including an alleged grandchild of Nelson Mandela, were arrested at the former late president's Houghton home yesterday over a car hijacking.

'Carter village' mourns

INDIA: LATE PRESIDENT'S HOUR-LONG VISIT IN 1978 LEADS TO RENAMING

'Don't eat your Xmas tree...'

Some things may go without saying, but just in case... Belgium's food agency issued a public health warning as the festive season wrapped up Tuesday: don't eat your Christmas tree.

Mag by autistic journos out

A French magazine produced by autistic journalists went on sale on newsstands for the first time yesterday, further raising the profile of a project that has already made waves on television.

Get R3 700 if you snitch on road hogs

Vietnam is to pay residents who snitch on traffic offenders up to five million dong (about R3 700) as the Southeast Asian country strives to bring rule-breaking drivers into line on its notoriously chaotic roads.

Fine for bong with snake in

A Limpopo man looking to add an exotic flavour to his already spicy herb of choice has narrowly escaped prison.

Stinking balls have closed Umhlanga beaches

Two of Umhlanga's beaches have been closed to the public after the discovery of balls that some believe contain faeces.

'Don't dump your baby'

PLEA: AUTHORITIES 'HAVE RESOURCES TO DEAL WITH ABANDONMENT'

Vaal Dam water levels improve

DATA: HARTBEESPOORT ONE OF THE BETTER PERFORMERS

Big tech toe Trump's line

Tech leaders continue to fall in line around Donald Trump, with Facebook's announcement that it would end its US fact-checking programme the latest victory for the president-elect and his billionaire advisor Elon Musk.

Mozzie males go toxic on females

Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialling the novel pest control method.

Buccaneers Can Top The Log

Three TAB soccer pools with add-ins totaling R550,000 add spice to this weekend's football line-up, but there's plenty of excitement before that including three PSL matches and a League Cup semi-final tonight.

Lor, Badel Look Happy Together

Frankie Lor is aiming to extend his terrific record in today's Grade 3 January Cup Handicap over 1800m when the trainer saddles Happy Together, Money Catcher and Flamingo Trillion in Happy Valley's sole Group race.

Quid Pro Quo deal now signed and sealed

Top-class three-year-old filly Quid Pro Quo has officially changed ownership after passing her veterinary checks.

Sutherland looks best

ISSUES: RAIN A CONCERN BUT PETTIGREW RUNNER HAS ABILITY

Follow the Green Mile at Greyville

Punters will have a seven-race card to deal with on the Polytrack at Hollywoodbets Greyville today and trainer Andre Nel could provide everybody with the banker of the day.

Humble Temba the main man

After his team wrapped up a series win over Pakistan on Monday, winning their seventh straight Test match, Temba Bavuma refused to accept the credit for leading from the front.

Ertugral rates Pirates highly

Muhsin Ertugral (below) believes Orlando Pirates are one of the best teams on the continent at the moment.

'Contracts no issue at Reds'

Arne Slot stressed yesterday that contract issues for some of Liverpool's top stars are not a distraction following criticism of Trent Alexander-Arnold (above) for his performance against Manchester United.

Dalot: Amorim's 'pinch' inspired me

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot says he was stung into action by Ruben Amorim's plea for his senior players to step up and help pull the club out of their downward spiral.

Chiefs must slow Stellies down

BEWARE: COUNTER-ATTACK IS AN ISSUE FOR AMAKHOSI

Horn boost for the Lions

The Lions have revealed fullback Quan Horn (above) will make a return for the side this week while others who are just about back from injury, will be rested to rather play against Dragons and Bulls at home later in the month.

Stormers need to get physical

The Stormers have stressed the importance of matching the physicality of English side Sale Sharks in their must-win Champions Cup match at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Nche is ready for scrum challenge

CHAMPIONS CUP: BOK DNA V FRENCH DNA IN DURBAN

India need a wake-up call

India contemplated Test cricket without Virat Kohli (above) and Rohit Sharma this week after the star duo again failed to fire in the bruising series defeat to Australia.

SA teenager wins Dakar stage as Loeb limps home

Sebastien Loeb struggled to complete the third stage of the Dakar Rally yesterday after rolling his car near the start, a setback that is likely to cost him his dream of a first title in the event.

Sinner Focus Is On Melbourne

World No 1 Jannik Sinner (above) said yesterday his \"amazing\" 2024 was history as he warmed up for the defence of his Australian Open title with a tough exhibition match victory on Melbourne's centre court.

Sabalenka eyes treble

OZ OPEN: WORLD NO 1 FACES TOUGH CHALLENGES IN THE WOMEN'S DRAW

'We are not a military firm'

TENCENT: SHARES DROP AFTER US BLACKLIST

Fewer Businesses Close Shop

Positive: Late-Year Spike in Closures Raises Questions, Also Has Owners Optimistic