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Roedean School’s 2024 matric class achieved a 100% Bachelor’s Degree Pass rate, with over half scoring above 80%. The second-highest result in the school’s history, with 292 distinctions from 66 students. Each candidate averaged 4.4 distinctions, with an overall average of 79.4%. Founded in 1903, Roedean School for Girls in Johannesburg is a private English medium and boarding school.

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TimesLIVE

Former Springbok coach and ex-GOOD party member Peter de Villiers has joined Jacob Zuma’s MK Party. De Villiers was welcomed by deputy president John Hlophe, expressing readiness to restore dignity in the Western Cape. He emphasized serving people over positions, aiming to improve lives.

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News24

Yellow Level 2 warning issued for severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, North West, Free State, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga, leading to flooding. High fire danger in parts of Northern Cape. Heavy downpours, damaging winds, hail, and excessive lightning expected. Isolated showers and thundershowers forecasted for tomorrow. #SAWS

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NBC News

A ceasefire deal has been reached to end 15 months of fighting in Gaza, freeing hostages and prisoners. The agreement, brokered by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, marks the first break in violence since December 1, 2023. While not officially announced, senior Hamas official Basem Naim confirmed the deal. Talks come amid a harsh winter in Gaza and regional developments impacting Iran.

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BBC News

Israel and Hamas have reached a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement after talks with Qatar’s prime minister. The deal, with some unresolved clauses, aims to exchange 33 hostages for Palestinian prisoners over six weeks. Negotiations for further phases, including a troop withdrawal and Gaza reconstruction, will follow. US President-elect Donald Trump confirmed the deal on social media.

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Al Jazeera

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal after 460 days of war in Gaza. Qatar and the US confirm the agreement, with implementation steps ongoing. Israel to vote on final details, with over 46,000 Palestinians killed since conflict began in October 2023. Deal includes temporary ceasefire, prisoner release, and aid surge in Gaza. Initial phase to last six weeks with limited prisoner exchange and partial Israeli troop withdrawal.

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Daily Maverick

A rabies outbreak in South African Cape fur seals, a first in the marine environment, raises concerns about cross-border transmission. The documentary “Out of the Blue” sheds light on the outbreak’s impact and the need for prevention efforts. Researchers suspect transmission from black-backed jackals and warn of potential spread to other regions. Vaccination research is ongoing, but protecting the entire seal population may be challenging.

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