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Discover expert commentary from high-profile South African leaders on the Smart Money podcast.

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The case of a scholar wanted in Ukraine sparked a debate on the relationship between museums and the Russian state.

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How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.

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Josh Tongue takes his third wicket of the innings, dismissing Steve Smith for nine to leave Australia 51-4 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

South Africa
Some DRC citizens had a church service in Mahikeng with their countrymen to celebrate Christmas

South Africa
The Lebombo Border Gate is experiencing an influx of travellers most of them being Mozambicans.

South Africa
The first 2025 Christmas baby was welcomed at Elim hospital in Limpopo, at midnight.

South Africa
‘No person may consume, brew, store or sell any alcohol at city-owned parks or public open spaces.’

World
President Trump made the announcement late Thursday on social media, saying the strike was in response to the Islamic State targeting Christians in Nigeria.

World
As smog shrouds New Delhi, authorities have taken unpopular steps like banning a favorite street snack. Critics say its performative.

World
The storms have brought flash flooding and mudslides during a time of busy holiday travel.

World
Russia’s ghost fleet of sanctions-busting oil tankers are using the Turkish-controlled Bosphorus to reach the Black Sea, causing headaches for Turkey.

Africa
Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

Africa
A drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.

Africa
As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

Africa
Jane Ansah is going in a private capacity but reports about the cost and entourage have riled people up.

Business
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Business
South Africans can expect a modest salary increase in 2026.

Business
Grace Trust says it offers the Christmas spirit all year to people on Jersey who are struggling.

Business
The combined net worth of seven of South Africa’s wealthiest individuals stood at $41 billion (R687.5 billion) at the end of 2025.

Politics
Community activist Mario “Gatto” Wanza died on Wednesday at the age of 59.

Politics
It argues that the plans threaten marine life and could negatively impact the tourism sector

Politics
Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday following an illness.

Politics
Mashatile called on South Africans to continue embracing the values of Ubuntu.

Sport
Brydon Carse takes the wicket of Mitchell Starc after replays showed the England bowler narrowly avoided his foot being over the line, as Australia fall to 152-8 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Sport
Cameron Green is made to rue his hesitation between the wickets as the Australian batter is run out by Brydon Carse at the non-striker’s end for 17, leaving Australia 143-7 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Sport
Ben Stokes takes the wicket of Alex Carey as his ball towards the leg side is played by the Australian batter straight into the hands of Zak Crawley at leg slip as Australia fall to 91-6 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Sport
Gus Atkinson dismisses Travis Head for 12 as the ball is played onto the stumps, to leave Australia 27-1 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.
Education
An Oxford professor and renowned critic, he was pugnacious, fearless and disdainful of the received wisdom of his intellectual milieu.
Education
New technologies are complicating efforts to teach the scrolling generation to think critically and defensively online.

Education
Kateryna Endeberia says teachers made the ‘hurtful’ request when she had difficulty with other subjects
A Ukrainian refugee has been forced to drop out of sixth-form college after she said she was put under pressure to study Russian.
Kateryna Endeberia moved to Stoke-on-Trent after fleeing Ukraine in 2022, after the start of Russia’s invasion.
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Education
Profit-seekers co-opted America’s premier cultural exchange program, the J-1 visa, which brought young people to work in the United States. Some sponsors charged thousands in fees.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
King Charles III recorded his fourth Christmas from Westminster Abbey.

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi’s alleged girlfriend Rachel John shared her plans for Christmas this year… is the Springboks captain included?

Lifestyle
One of the reasons Siya Kolisi left The Sharks was to spend more time with family, where is his alleged girlfriend from?

Entertainment
The attacks come after Trump berated Nigeria in October and November

Entertainment
The yellow 2 level warning for severe thunderstorms that was issued on Christmas Day remains in place

Entertainment
A total of R800 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 25 December 2025.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 25 December 2025 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
Google appears to be testing a feature that would let users change their @gmail.com address for the first time, according to an official support document. The support page exists only in Hindi, suggesting an India-first rollout, and Google notes that users will “gradually begin to see this option.” The feature would let users switch to a new @gmail address while retaining full access to their...
Science/Tech
Apple has agreed to a settlement with Brazil’s antitrust regulator that will require the company to allow third-party app stores on iPhones and permit developers to direct users to external payment options, marking another country where Apple’s tightly controlled App Store model is being pried open by government action. Brazil’s Administrative Council of Economic Defense approved the settlement...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: A typosquatted domain impersonating the Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) tool was used to distribute malicious PowerShell scripts that infect Windows systems with the ‘Cosmali Loader’. BleepingComputer has found that multiple MAS users began reporting on Reddit yesterday that they received pop-up warnings on their systems about a Cosmali Loader infection....

Science/Tech
One Battle After Another, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, and It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley are just a few of the movies you should be watching on HBO Max this month.

Motoring
While car insurance is vital, motorists don’t need to spend an excessive amount on monthly premiums.

Motoring
TopAuto’s trusted reputation gives brands an unmatched ability to target active car buyers.

Motoring
The Kruger National Park is home to a luxurious hotel situated on an old railway bridge overlooking a river.

Motoring
BYD and Chery are crushing other major Chinese car brands in South Africa, according to a recent report by Press Pulse.
Health
Brendan Costello was a cleareyed writer who might have found this article a bit treacly. Such is the cost of being a good guy.
Health
Sudden surges of anguish can accompany intense mourning. That’s not unusual, experts say, and sometimes even helpful.
Health
The measles outbreak in the United States is now in its 11th month, with almost 2,000 cases. The Timmons family were some of the first people to get sick.

Health
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.