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#News24 ICYMI: Zille, Mbalula under fire by Public Protector; Jack Parow responds to homophobic tweet; and Meghan’s mom won't spend Christmas with the royals

Former Sharks scrumhalf Rory Kockott faces the possibility of a four-year ban; Afrikaans rapper Jack Parow has released a statement following outrage over an offensive meme posted on his Twitter account; and Kwaito star Vusi "Mavusana" Ngwenya has died at the age of 46.

Africa

Tanzania opposition vows fight against Magufuli 'dictatorship'

Tanzania's opposition parties have declared they would join forces in a campaign against the "dictatorship" of President John Magufuli.

World

Trump suggests US troops no longer needed in Syria

President Donald Trump is suggesting that US troops do not need to remain in Syria.

Sport24

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - Super sub to Man United hotseat

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer etched himself into Manchester United folklore in the manic closing seconds of their Champions League win against Bayern Munich in 1999.

Business

Lagarde shares ideas on land expropriation with Ramaphosa

IMF managing director Christine Lagarde says she has shared a few ideas with President Cyril Ramaphosa on land expropriation without compensation.

South Korea's fertility-rate crisis is so dire that the country is offering cash to entice rich people to have kids

To prevent South Korea's population from declining in the next decade, the government is extending cash subsidies to the richest 10% of residents.

Entertainment

Zandile Msutwana is flawless as True Love's first cover star for 2019

The actress is radiant on the latest cover, opting for a simple yet elegant side-swept ponytail with jeans and sheer white shirt.

Comair denies racism allegations as Numsa gears up airport strike

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) is gearing up to meet the management of Comair on Thursday, as part of a mediation process.

Tech

A timid Huawei has emerged amid its global PR storm to see what's left for it to salvage

Huawei has professed its innocence and demanded western governments provide evidence of it being a security threat amid its pariah status.

Green

WATCH: Wild dogs tear hare in half (Warning: Graphic content)

If you have a pet rabbit, then maybe this video isn’t for you.

MyNews24

Why the South African economy performs so poorly

There is a clear need for the government to change its approach in dealing with domestic and international business communities.

health24

Put some healthful into holiday eating

'Instead of looking at holiday eating as a wellness obstacle, we can look at it as a chance to eat smart.'

Wheels24

Volkswagen shakes up management pay after diesel scandal

Volkswagen says it is changing the pay system for its senior management, dropping personal performance bonuses and increasing the extent to which the company's performance is reflected in variable pay.

W24

Birthday girl shames cheating boyfriend in front of friends at her party

Tiana Perea discovered that her boyfriend, Santos, had been sending text messages to another woman and waited for the perfect time to end their relationship.

Travel

PICS: The largest mural in the world is now in South Korea

A dreary grain silo that was transformed into an enormous colourful artwork in South Korea has been named by Guinness World Records as the largest outdoor mural in the world.

Parent24

How to keep your kids safe (and out of trouble) when you’re at work these holidays

If your child is staying home or allowed to go out without supervision while on school holidays, it’s a good idea to set some ground rules for their safety.

Food24

Bake Prince Harry’s favourite ginger biscuits at home this festive season

Keep the kids busy in the kitchen these holidays with the Queen’s Christmas cookie recipe

Careers24

Opportunities Available to Professionals in Disaster Management

At any given time, disasters can occur and cause disruption in communities or organisations. For example, burst pipes can create chaos and interrupt people’s access to water and other resources.

Property24

Design tips: 6 reasons to choose polystyrene cornices

Traditionally, cornices were made from wood but polystyrene has currently emerged as a leading favourite. It’s cost effective and easy to install…

Gaming

Next-Gen Xbox Consoles Reportedly Codenamed Anaconda and Lockhart

According to reports, Microsoft is working on not one but two new gaming consoles to debut in Holiday 2020. The two consoles are called “Anaconda” and “Lockhart”. ‘ Related: The Top Geeky Christmas Movies Perfect For The Holidays Windows Central reports that Microsoft is prepping two next-gen consoles, one of them being more affordable and possibly …