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A sombre and sobering end to the year – Bunce on fatal crash
BBC Radio 5 Live’s boxing analyst Steve Bunce on the fatal car accident that killed two of Anthony Joshua’s close friends.

South Africa
Saulsville shooting suspect to reappear in court in February 2026
Twelve people were killed and 13 others were wounded in the shooting incident in Saulsville.

South Africa
Court postpones case of five Bekkersdal shooting suspects to Monday
Nine people were killed in the incident, which happened at the KwaNoxolo tavern earlier this month
South Africa
Bafana Bafana qualifies for AFCON knockout stages
Bafana Bafana qualifies for AFCON knockout stages
Government has congratulated Bafana Bafana on qualifying for the knockout stages at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). “Congratulations to Bafana Bafana on qualifying for the AFCON knockout stages after a hard-fought victory,” government said in a post on social media platform, X.This as the South African senior men’s team...

South Africa
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala moved to Kokstad super maximum prison
The Department of Correctional Services describe the move as a standard operation.

World
Turkey detains 357 suspected IS members in nationwide raids
The arrests come just a day after three police officers were killed during a siege in the town of Yalova.
World
News24 | ‘Hell to pay’: Trump warns Hamas to disarm, Iran to abandon nuclear and missile programmes
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States could support another major strike on Iran were it to resume rebuilding its ballistic missile or nuclear weapons programmes and warned Hamas of severe consequences if it does not disarm.

World
Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted drone strike, threatens to harden peace stance
Russia says Ukraine tried to hit one of Putin’s homes with a drone. Kyiv denies it, calling the claim staged to justify war. The Kremlin now warns it may toughen its stance in the ongoing peace talks.

World
A professor breaks down Russia’s negotiating tactics with Ukraine
Nina Khrushcheva, professor of International Affairs at New York’s New School, talks about the negotiating tactics Russia is using in peace talks with Ukraine.

Africa
‘I can kill you right now’ – Sudan’s footballers on civil war
Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
Godfather of Ethiopian jazz on his farewell tour
Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

Africa
The best players who never won Afcon?
As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

Africa
One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections
The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday’s polls.

Business
Three small towns rich South Africans are flocking to buy homes in
Wealthy South Africans are increasingly turning their backs on big city living and moving to smaller coastal towns along the Garden Route.

Business
Octopus Energy to spin off $8.65bn tech arm Kraken
The energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.
Business

Business
New shopping mall named after a politician opening soon in South Africa
Prince Buthelezi Mall will open its door in April, with the mall hoping to improve access to formal retail in Empangeni KwaZulu-Natal.

Politics
Tributes pour in for late ANC MP Dikeledi Magadzi
Tributes continue to pour in following the death of former ANC NEC member and MP Dikeledi Magadzi.

Politics
ANC mourns passing of former NEC member Dikeledi Magadzi
Magadzi was 75 and served as deputy minister in two portfolios: transport and water and sanitation.

Politics
ANC announces passing of former NEC member Dikeledi Magadzi
The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

Politics
EFF condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as independent state
The EFF says the move threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Sport
Is Calvert-Lewin an essential pick? The FPL talking point
With seven goals in his last six games, is Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin becoming an essential pick? Our FPL experts give their views.

Sport
Quartet of World Cup berths up for grabs in 2026
Three words will dominate the talk around international football across the island of Ireland in 2026 – the World Cup.

Sport
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann clarifies request for Springbok coaching input
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has moved to clarify recent reports regarding his request to involve Springbok coaches in supporting the team.

Sport
Bulls deny any Springbok coaching assistance during derby week
Johan Ackermann has hit back at critics for suggesting Springbok assistant coaches would be helping his Bulls side in the week leading up to their derby against the Stormers.
Education
Tanzania: Mwinyi Unveils Plan to Fix Classroom Crisis
[Daily News] Zanzibar — President Hussein Ali Mwinyi has vowed that his government will focus on the construction of multi-storey schools as a long-term solution to classroom shortages and the double-shift system that has for years characterised education in many parts of Zanzibar.

Education
Online school and junior tennis: freedom, focus – and a quiet cost
Elite junior tennis players are flocking to online schools. The model offers flexibility and focus – but raises deeper questions about growth, pressure and childhood
In a major study released recently in Epidemiology, conclusions were drawn – yet again – regarding how shutdowns and online learning were ultimately very damaging to kids’ emotional and mental health (obviously some cohorts...
Education
Nigeria: Nasarawa Tertiary Institutions Begin Indefinite Strike
[Premium Times] The strike was announced on Monday by the Joint Unions of Nasarawa State Tertiary Institutions (JUNSTI).
Education
Nigeria: Review – in 2025, Nigeria’s Education Sector Experienced Many Reforms, Challenges
[Premium Times] While there were many reforms announced this year -even outside NESRI-, their implementation and outcomes remained largely unclear by year’s end.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘So much to leave behind’: Inside Rachel Kolisi’s 2025
Rachel Kolisi, estranged wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, shared some of the hard and lighter moments of 2025 as the year draws to an end.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
LATEST | Cape Town High Court rules in favour of minstrel troupes
The Western Cape High Court has ordered the City of Cape Town to provide a suitable venue for minstrel troupes to participate in their cultural competition.

Entertainment
Broos warns ‘soft and weak’ Bafana to improve or face AFCON exit
“We have to play every game with 100% of our talents and qualities,” said the Belgian coach.

Entertainment
Kremlin declines to provide proof of alleged drone attack on Putin home
Russia’s accusation comes at a pivotal moment in the peace process.

Entertainment
No criminal cases laid after mass brawl at popular Jeffreys Bay venue [VIDEO]
Those involved in the altercation have been banned by management from returning to the Jolly Dolphin in the future.

Entertainment
‘I never asked for that’: Ackers rejects claims Bok coaches are aiding Bulls against Stormers
“I would never ask Rassie for game plans, merely a careful eye on what we are doing. This is about alignment and perspective, not about outsourcing our coaching.”

Science/Tech
Tips for Keeping a Digital Diary and Why You Should
After 10 years of journaling, my only regret is not starting sooner.

Science/Tech
The Great Big Power Play
US support for nuclear energy is soaring. Meanwhile, coal plants are on their way out and electricity-sucking data centers are meeting huge pushback. Welcome to the next front in the energy battle.

Science/Tech
China Will Tax Contraceptives in a Bid to Improve Birth Rates
Amid historically low birth rates and economic pressures from its aging population, China will eliminate a decades-old tax exemption on contraceptives.

Science/Tech
Big banks in South Africa closing branches and ATMs
Only one bank is expanding its ATM network in South Africa, and only two are growing their branch footprints.

Motoring
South Africa is giving this market away to the Chinese
Chinese brands are competing amongst themselves to dominate South Africa’s fastest-growing car segment.

Motoring
The most expensive VW you can buy in South Africa
VW’s most expensive SUV has all the luxuries you’d expect with performance to rival a hot hatchback.

Motoring
Porsche considers selling stake in Bugatti – Report
The deal could be valued at about R20 billion and would involve HOF Capital and BlueFive Capital.
Motoring

Health
How do cold weather health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
Health
So You Have Bacterial Vaginosis. What Do You Do Now?
Now that the condition is known to spread sexually, there are steps you and your partner can take to prevent it.
Health
Bacterial Vaginosis Is No Longer Thought to Affect Only Women
Gynecologists long viewed bacterial vaginosis as solely a women’s issue — until a study that treated their male partners, too, proved otherwise.
Health
Hundreds Sue Virginia Hospital and Executives Over Unneeded Surgeries
More than 500 women claimed that they had received unnecessary operations. Hospital leaders said they were not aware of a doctor’s misconduct.