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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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EWN

Autopsy results reveal starvation as the cause of death for some illegal miners in Stilfontein as death toll rises to nearly 60. Recovery efforts ongoing at Buffelsfontein gold mine to retrieve zama zamas from abandoned shaft. Government’s crackdown on illegal mining continues with over 1,500 arrests. Minister denies responsibility for deaths.

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BusinessTech

Zak Calisto, CEO of Karooooo, is set to become South Africa’s latest billionaire with direct holdings in the company nearing $1 billion. His beneficial ownership is valued over $1.1 billion. Karooooo, previously Cartrack, offers fleet management and telematics services globally. Calisto owns 65% of the shares and has beneficial voting rights. The company’s market capitalization is $1.47 billion.

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BusinessTech

Life Healthcare is selling Life Molecular Imaging (LMI) to Lantheus Radiopharmaceuticals UK Limited, a subsidiary of Lantheus Holdings Inc. The deal involves an upfront payment of USD350 million, with a potential additional payment of USD400 million linked to future sales milestones. LMI focuses on developing molecular imaging agents for PET-CT diagnostics and operates in the EU, UK, and USA.

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Daily Maverick

The Council accuses FlySafair of not meeting nationality provisions due to voting rights ownership. Council’s interpretation excludes trusts and companies, risking non-compliance for many South African airlines. FlySafair denies foreign control, citing resident South African voting rights. Council overlooks the 2014 Comair ruling on ownership scrutiny.

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EWN

Police in Cape Town are investigating the origin of 20 firearms seized after a fatal taxi shooting in Nyanga. One person was killed and seven others injured in a gun attack between rival groups. Safety and security MMC JP Smith urged senior taxi leaders to help ease tensions and take responsibility for resolving conflicts within the industry.

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