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The removal of a tax exemption for private schools from January is an important part of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s drive to raise revenues for expenditure on ailing public services and to plug a hole in public finances. But it’s a political gamble.

The Press Ombudsman has dismissed the Sunday Independent newspaper and Independent Online’s (IOL) application to appeal its finding in connection with an abusive opinion piece they published, which likened News24 legal journalist Karyn Maughan to Nazi film propagandist Leni Riefenstahl.

The Bhekisisa Health Beat team takes you on a tour of some Gauteng hospital success stories – from an NHI-like project, the Chiawelo Community Practice in Soweto, to the lifesaving cardiothoracic surgery unit at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital.

On The Record 2024 focused on the effectiveness of the national coalition model, anti-corruption initiatives, and the role of business in national development. It also explored groundbreaking solutions being developed in South Africa to address our most pressing challenges.

Even as rocket fire from Hezbollah in Lebanon saw parts of northern Israel evacuated, and major cities were targeted from both Gaza and Iran, South Africans continued to move to Israel in their hundreds, the country’s latest statistics show.

A vigorous public debate has ensued since outgoing Netcare CEO Dr Richard Friedland, on behalf of the Hospital Association of South Africa, delivered a strongly argued case for a return to what he described as the original ANC healthcare plan.

South Africa needs to get more than 550 000 HIV-positive men on antiretrovirals before the end of next year to help the country meet its targets for ending Aids by 2030. But in the past it’s been difficult to get men to take up – and stay – on HIV treatment. Could building an all-male sports-like team with a coach help solve it?

News24 Motoring contributor Stuart Johnston was recently part of a group of international journalists on a Ford Everest adventure in our own backyard. He shares his experience of the Kapama Lodge and being so close to SA’s magnificent wildlife.

The Alice Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape caught fire over three years ago, destroying a large part of the structure. Now, court officials say their work is being impeded by the Department of Justice’s delays in rebuilding the damage.

Prepare for a challenging Monday as severe weather conditions and multiple warnings are expected across various regions, according to the South African Weather Service. Disruptive snowfalls, damaging winds, and heavy rains will impact travel and daily activities.