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Habemus papam: What to expect from Leo XIV, first American Pope

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Catholics globally celebrate the announcement of a new Pope. We’ll ask why maths is no longer available as a subject in 464 South African schools. Will declining sorghum production have an effect on your breakfast? And a call for South Africans to avoid driving at night, as poor road conditions and visibility cause more serious accidents on our roads.

9 May 2025 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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