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South Africa to host England in the SPAR Challenge
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The SPAR Proteas will kickstart 2026 with a SPAR Challenge three-test match series against Vitality Roses in January at Ellis Park Indoor Arena in Johannesburg. The last time South Africa faced England at home was back in 2023 during the Quad Series in Cape Town before facing them again during the Netball World Cup in the same year at the same venue.Read more: South Africa to host England in the SPAR Challenge -
South Africa’s diabetes crisis
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - World Diabetes Day was celebrated on Friday, 14 November, and civil society organisations warn that the cost of inaction on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes is already being paid for in lives, livelihoods and lost potential. The Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) has called on the South African government to increase the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) on sugary drinks from 11% to 20%, to help curb sugary drinks consumption and reduce the financial burden on the health system.Read more: South Africa’s diabetes crisis -
Notorious criminals nabbed through collaborative efforts
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - A joint intelligence-driven operation by SAPS Limpopo and North West has resulted in the arrest of seven notorious suspects, six males and one female, aged between 31 and 49, believed to be part of a violent crime syndicate responsible for multiple business robberies, armed attacks, and a recent fatal robbery in Matlematlong.Read more: Notorious criminals nabbed through collaborative efforts









