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The South African
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Season 5 of 'Stranger Things' promises emotional finale
After a three-year wait, the final season of Stranger Things is almost here. Netflix officially confirmed at its 2025 TUDUM event that Season 5 will drop in three thrilling volumes this November and December, culminating in a New Year's Day finale. The first four episodes will premiere on Wednesday, 27 November 2025, at 3 am South African Standard Time (SAST). Volume 2, consisting of three episodes, will follow on Boxing Day, Friday, 26 December. The grand finale, Volume 3, will be available on Thursday, 1 January 2026. This will give South African viewers a dramatic start to the new year, according to Radio Times. Noah Schnapp, who plays Will Byers, teased, 'People are going to be truly devastated… there's not going to be a dry eye; it's going to be sad. But it is a great season and people will love it'. The stakes are higher than ever in Stranger Things . Hawkins scarred by the opening of the Rifts and the heroes united to find and kill Vecna, whose whereabouts remain unknown. The government's military quarantine and intensified hunt for Eleven force her into hiding. This sets the stage for a dark and powerful showdown. Returning cast members include fan favourites Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Sadie Sink (Max), and Winona Ryder (Joyce). They are joined alongside new additions like Linda Hamilton, who expressed excitement about joining the cast. 'I don't know how to be a fangirl and an actress at the same time. I'm gonna work on that'. The season will consist of eight episodes, described by Maya Hawke (Robin) as 'eight movies' in terms of scale and emotion. The release strategy, spreading episodes across three dates, mirrors Netflix's approach with other hits like The Witcher and Bridgerton , keeping viewers eagerly anticipating each instalment. As the countdown begins, the teaser trailer released at TUDUM hints at an epic and heart-wrenching finale. Ross Duffer, one of the show's creators, said, 'Everyone involved poured their hearts and souls into this, and we couldn't be prouder of what they've accomplished'. Hawkins is calling one last time, and this final journey through the Upside Down will be unforgettable. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Body of missing British hiker found in Dolomites
The body of a British hiker who went missing in the Dolomites on New Year's Day has been found by Italy's alpine rescue service. Aziz Ziriat, 36, was last heard from five months ago while hiking through the mountain range in the Trentino region of north Italy with his friend Sam Harris. Several Items and pieces of equipment belonging to 35-year-old Mr Harris were discovered by search and rescue teams in the days after the pair's disappearance. Rescuers retrieved Mr Harris's body on Jan 8 from deep snow at the foot of a cliff on the south face of Mount Carè Alto after tracing his whereabouts through his mobile phone. Mr Ziriat's body was found by a sniffer dog on Saturday morning, hidden in a rocky crevice that was covered by snow, approximately one kilometre away and 400 metres below the whereabouts of his climbing companion. The rescue service said that an unsuccessful first search at an altitude of 2,600 metres had taken place that day in the same area where Mr Harris was found. The team had swept an entire gully for any sign of his companion. A second search was then undertaken, with the team carefully lowering themselves along the wall below the base of the slope of the site of the first search. Mr Ziriat's remains were transported to the Spiazzo Rendena sports field and collected by representatives of the coroner's office. His family was immediately informed of the discovery. The charity worker had undertaken many hiking trips with Mr Harris, according to Rebecca Dimmock, Mr Ziriat's girlfriend, The pair had last been seen in the San Valentino Valley, near a mountain hut named Casina Dosson. In a video, filmed on the day of their disappearance and shared with The Telegraph, they had discussed plans to scale 3,000-metre high mountains. Heavy snowfall, fog, and sub-zero temperatures had repeatedly hampered rescuers' efforts to find Mr Ziriat, and they were often forced to curtail searches for their own safety. Mr Ziriat was head of community engagement at the Palace For Life Foundation, the official Crystal Palace FC charity. The Foundation, which was set up in south London to help youngsters grow through sport, said at the time of his disappearance: 'Aziz has not only been incredibly impactful in his role, but also a kind, compassionate and generous individual who brought positivity and warmth to everyone he has worked with. 'He is an extremely loved colleague and friend at Palace for Life, having created close relationships with those at Palace and throughout the local community.' Since the body of Mr Harris was found, his family has raised more than £11,000 for Doctors without Borders, the alpine rescue service and St Mungo's Homeless Charity in his memory. One anonymous donor stated just over a week ago: 'To one of the most awesome human beings I had the privilege of knowing. RIP Sam, you were one of life's good ones.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Body of missing UK hiker found in Italian Alps after vanishing on New Year's Day
Aziz Ziriat, 36, vanished during a hiking trip in the Italian Dolomites with pal Samuel Harris, 35 - Samuel's body was found back in January but Aziz's remains were found on Saturday The body of a Brit who went missing on New Year's Day while hiking in the Italian Dolomites has been found. Aziz Ziriat, 36, from London went missing alongside his friend Samuel Harris, 25, at the beginning of the year. A massive search was launched after the pair were not heard from since January 1, reports the Mirror. His body was found this morning and the Trentino Alpine and Speleological Rescue team are now working to recover his remains. The pair were known to have been near the town of Tione Di Trento, near Riva Del Garda, on Lake Garda, before they vanished. The alarm was raised after the pair stopped responding to messages and failed to get on their flight back to the UK on January 6. Samuel's body was tragically found back in January, after his body had been buried under metres of deep snow. The search for the pair was complicated by poor weather conditions and heavy snow at high altitudes. Search teams discovered items belonging to Aziz, including his mobile phone and a card, not far from his friends body, in January. Despite this, the dozens of rescuers involved in the search were not able to find the 36-year-old at the time. Rescuers were hopeful the snow melting in the spring and summer would aid the search for Aziz. The operation to find his body is being coordinated by the Italian Guardia di Finanza and is ongoing. The pair had travelled to The Dolomites to hike between huts in the mountain range for a New Year's trip abroad. After the initial search for the friends began, Aziz's girlfriend described the pair as "experienced hikers", but revealed she had last spoken to her boyfriend at around 10am on New Year's Day. Rebecca Dimmock also shared her boyfriend's last messages to her before the pair were not heard from again. In January, she said: "He sent some photos of the mountains and a couple of himself. He said his phone was about to die but he would write back to me properly soon." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. She also revealed more details about the friends' hiking plans. Rebecca added: "I know they made it to the hut, and they were drinking red wine, but he said it was freezing." A video, at the time, showed Aziz preparing to hike the mountain range on New Year's Day with Samuel. He filmed the mountain range he planned to scale and a shelter it was believed the pair stayed overnight. Aziz had worked for Crystal Palace at the club's official Palace For Life charity. The Premier League club put out a post to appeal for information when he initially went missing.
Metro
a day ago
- Metro
Body of British hiker, 36, found months after going missing in Italian Dolomites
The body of a British hiker who went missing in the Dolomites on New Year's Day has been found by mountain rescuers. Aziz Ziriat, 36, was last heard from on January 1 while hiking with a friend, Samuel Harris, in the Italian mountain range. Samuel, 35, was found dead just over a week after the pair went missing, his body covered in snow. Aziz's phone, bank card and glasses were found close to his friend's body. This morning (May 31) Trentino Alpine and Speleological Rescue teams said they have found Aziz's body, and are working to recover his remains. The friends, who both lived in London, were planning to climb a 3,000m mountain on January 1. Aziz filmed a video and shared it with family and friends on the day he disappeared, in which he said: 'Happy New Year! Woken up to some delightful sunshine, blue skies. 'There has not been a cloud in the sky since we got here, which is slightly unnerving but also quite jokes. 'I want to attack this today, get up into some of the 3,000 bits which are up yonder. 'Looking forward to a day scampering, we are not taking our packs today, for the last two days lugging up this God-forsaken valley, another day frolicking before schlepping over to the next valley.' But their families raised the alarm after they both missed their flight back to the UK on January 6. The Italian authorities began a search of the mountain, but their efforts were hampered by heavy snow and strong winds. They found Samuel's body on January 8 at the base of the Care Alto peak and suggested he may have fallen from rocks above. Rescuers traced their steps by tracking their mobile phones and managed to find both of their backpacks – but they found no trace of Aziz. Friends and family described Aziz and Samuel as experienced hikers and climbers who have faced harsh conditions before. Speaking soon after Samuel's body was found, his friend and business partner Spencer Jones paid tribute, saying: 'To say I am devastated would be an understatement, and I have no words to fully describe how I am feeling at the moment. 'The search is ongoing for our good friend Aziz Ziriat, so for now, I want to focus on Sam. 'He was an amazing friend of 23 years, ever since our school days. 'He was probably the most knowledgeable person I have ever known, and building the business with him has been an incredible journey.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Fears grow for British tourist who vanished on first night of stag do in Algarve party hotspot MORE: Experts reveal what would happen if supervolcano 1,000 miles from London erupted MORE: British man who vanished nearly a month ago in Amsterdam has been found
Cedar News
a day ago
- Cedar News
Aziz Ziriat: Body of Missing Brit Found in Italy After Vanishing on New Year's Day 🇮🇹
The body of Aziz Ziriat, a British man who went missing on New Year's Day, has been found in Italy, authorities have confirmed. Ziriat's disappearance sparked widespread concern, with family and friends launching public appeals for information. His body was discovered under circumstances that are still under investigation. 🚨 This is a breaking story and will be updated as more details emerge. Please check back for the latest updates. 📍 Stay tuned for more on this developing story.
