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08 Jan 2020
An explosion is seen following missiles landing at what is believed to be Ain al-Asad Air Base in Iraq. Picture: Iran Press/Handout via ReutersIran fires missiles on US forces in Iraq as 'revenge' for Soleimani killing

Iran launched a missile attack on U.S.-led forces in Iraq in the early hours of Wednesday in retaliation for the U.S. drone strike on an Iranian commander.

 
'Dismally failing system': Mixed reactions over matric pass rate of 81.3%

The 2019 matric pass rate of 81.3%, an increase of 3.1% from 2018 and the highest pass rate since democracy has been met with mixed reactions.

 
LOOK: Ukraine International Airlines plane crashes in Iran, killing all on board

A Ukrainian aeroplane carrying at least 170 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran's main airport, killing all on board.

 
Ramaphosa defends ANC ahead of much-anticipated 108th birthday

President Cyril Ramaphosa has insisted that his government was not sleeping on the job in terms of addressing unemployment and drought despite their persistence.

 
BUSINESSMore from Business Report
Uber partners with Hyundai on electric air taxi
 
 
 
Bank of America Merrill Lynch see selected SA equities as good buys
 
 
 
CES 2020: Samsung announces six highlights to kick off a new era of technology
 
 
 
SPORTMore from Sport
Daniel Cardoso of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership 2019/20 match between Maritzburg United and Kaizer Chiefs at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg, on 22 December 2019 Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePixCardoso keen to get silverware
   
'It happened accidentally,' says Tsitsipas after racket swipe hurts dad
 
 
 
League Cup final in sight for Man City after 3-1 win at United
 
 
 
Liverpool's Mane named African Footballer of the Year
 
 
 
ENTERTAINMENTMore from Entertainment
Kylie Jenner. Picture: InstagramKylie Jenner donates R14m to Australian bushfire relief fund
   
Twitter demands 'crook' manager pay Makhadzi her money
 
 
 
Martin Lawrence explains long wait for 'Bad Boys for Life'
 
 
 
Ozzy Osbourne and Elton John collaborate on song
 
 
 
LIFESTYLEMore from Lifestyle
File photo: It was reported that the owner had had Bella since 2010 but a new boyfriend did not like her as she has bad hips and legs. Picture: Flickr.comGood Samaritan jumps into action to save dog tied down with rock in river
   
Porn has troubling effects on young people; here's how to minimise the harm
 
 
 
Joaquin Phoenix was responsible for Golden Globes vegan menu
 
 
 
Puppy wars as Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas go head to head
 
 
 
 
AFRICAMore from Africa
Unpacking the Breaking the Cycle of Crime initiative
 
 
 
A Fraud-fighting First in South Africa
 
 
 
The Best Africa Has To Offer In Conference Venues
 
 
 
MOTORINGMore from Motoring
Carlos Sainz took the Dakar lead on Tuesday. Picture: Hamad I Mohammed / Reuters.Sainz and Brabec on top as Dakar day 3 takes toll on SA crews
   
Verstappen to stay at Red Bull until at least 2023
 
 
 
Ghosn to 'speak freely' to media - so what's in store?
 
 
 
Sony reveals high-tech concept car that could take on Tesla
 
 
 
EISH!More from Eish
File picture: Manfred Richter/PixabayStowaway cat travels 209 km inside car engine
   
Australian zoo boss takes animals, including a tiger, home to protect them from fires
 
 
 
The Historian: On this day, December 28
 
 
 
Reporter quits job on air after winning lottery, then finds out she only won R77k
 
 
 
TRAVELMore from Travel
The Immaculate Concepcion Catholic church lies in ruins after an overnight earthquake in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday, killing one man, injuring others and collapsing buildings in the southern part of the island. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)Puerto Rico declares emergency after strongest earthquake in 102 years
   
Why a delayed honeymoon could mean a more gratifying trip
 
 
 
How to stay cool in a hot destination
 
 
 
WATCH: In-flight 'entertainment' goes viral for all the wrong reasons
 
 
 
OPINIONMore from Opinion
South Africa faces the real possibility of ending this new decade as a failed state, unless there are major course corrections. Photograph: Phando Jikelo/African News Agency(ANA)#changethestory: Time for leaders, not loyalists
   
How Donald Trump's order to kill Soleimani is already starting to backfire
 
 
 
Thieves steal but MPs expropriate without compensation
 
 
 
A second chance for Class of 2019 to improve matric results
 
 
 
WORLDMore from World
Debris is seen from a plane crash on the outskirts of Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2019. A Ukrainian aeroplane carrying at least 170 people crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran’s main airport, killing all onboard, state TV reported. Picture: Mohammad Nasiri/APLOOK: Ukraine International Airlines plane crashes in Iran, killing all on board
   
Woman jailed for demanding sex on plane before attacking fellow passengers
 
 
 
Iran fires missiles on US forces in Iraq as 'revenge' for Soleimani killing
 
 
 
France calls on Britain to be flexible in post-Brexit talks
 
 
 
MULTIMEDIAMore from Multimedia
File photo: It was reported that the owner had had Bella since 2010 but a new boyfriend did not like her as she has bad hips and legs. Picture: Flickr.com
Good Samaritan jumps into action to save dog tied down with rock in river
Joaquin Phoenix pretends to hold his award for best performance by an actor in a motion picture drama for "Joker" in the press room at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Joaquin Phoenix was responsible for Golden Globes vegan menu
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Woman accused of faking pregnancy to steal her best friend's baby
 
 
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