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Here\u2019s your daily news update: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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News today includes three suspects have been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a holiday resort owner.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the deaths of 20 initiates during the latest holiday season has led to traditional leaders calling for the temporary banning of initiation schools in the Eastern Cape.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, in the intricate landscape of African international relations, the relationship between South Africa and Nigeria has become a focal point of tension, misconception, and resilient diplomacy.<\/p>\n

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Three arrested in connection with Orkney resort owner stabbing<\/h3>\n

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a holiday resort owner.<\/p>\n

The owner of Hanscombe\u2019s Haven in Orkney was stabbed multiple times in an altercation with patrons at the resort on Monday, 16 December.<\/p>\n

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A screenshot of the video that shows the stabbing of Mark Hanscombe. Picture: X \/ Saps<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An attempted murder case was opened at Orkney Police Station, while four cases of common assault were opened against the resort owner by the patrons.<\/p>\n

CONTINUE READING:<\/strong> Three arrested in connection with Orkney resort owner stabbing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Eastern Cape road fatalities could have been avoided, says MEC as 8 arrested for drunk driving<\/h3>\n

Road fatalities remain a pressing issue in the Eastern Cape, with eight individuals recently arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n

The province has faced a significant rise in road fatalities since the start of the festive season on 1 December.<\/p>\n

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Eastern Cape Transport and Community Safety MEC Xolile Nqatha. Picture: Gallo Images\/Lulama Zenzile<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The latest tragedy occurred on Monday night on the R61 between Komani and Tarkastad.<\/p>\n

The crash involved a Mercedes-Benz sedan colliding with a truck, claiming the lives of four people.<\/p>\n

CONTINUE<\/strong> READING<\/strong>: Eastern Cape road fatalities could have been avoided, says MEC as 8 arrested for drunk driving<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Call for two-year ban to prevent initiation deaths<\/h3>\n

The deaths of 20 initiates during the latest holiday season has led to traditional leaders calling for the temporary banning of initiation schools in the Eastern Cape.<\/p>\n

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) said the idea was to give stakeholders time to come up with a plan to avoid the deaths of initiates.<\/p>\n

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Xhosa Initiates pass by close to the funeral of Nelson Mandela, Qunu, South Africa, 14 December 2014. Picture: Brent Stirton\/Getty Images.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Contralesa national chairperson chief Mathupa Mokoena told\u00a0The Citizen<\/em>\u00a0that something was wrong for one province to always experience the deaths of initiates every year and that serious measures were needed to address the issue.<\/p>\n

CONTINUE READING: Call for two-year ban to prevent initiation deaths<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Call for stricter rules as Mantashe\u2019s ministry spends nearly R2 million on international travel<\/h3>\n

The Ministry of Minerals and Petroleum Resources has spent nearly R2 million on international travel in just four months, according to Minister Gwede Mantashe.<\/p>\n

Mantashe recently disclosed this in response to a parliamentary question.<\/p>\n

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Minerals and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe. Picture: Gallo Images<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The minister provided a detailed breakdown of official travel expenses for himself, his deputy Judith Tshabalala, and the ministry\u2019s support staff since he assumed office in July.<\/p>\n

CONTINUE READING:<\/strong> Call for stricter rules as Mantashe\u2019s ministry spends nearly R2 million on international travel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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In the intricate landscape of African international relations, the relationship between South Africa and Nigeria has become a focal point of tension, misconception, and resilient diplomacy.<\/p>\n

Despite escalating social media conflicts and isolated incidents, senior diplomatic officials insist that the core of bilateral relations remains strong and multifaceted.<\/p>\n

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Ramaphosa hosted Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at the 11th Bi-National Commission in Cape Town. Picture: GCIS<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Social media has emerged as a new arena for national rivalries.<\/p>\n

CONTINUE READING: SA vs Nigeria? Social media is not a reflection of real relations, says Dirco<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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