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Nine Russians and Belarusians cleared for Winter Olympics
Nine Russian and Belarusian athletes are granted neutral status to compete in Olympic skiing and snowboarding qualifying events.
WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2025, 19:33

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Nine Russian and Belarusian athletes are granted neutral status to compete in Olympic skiing and snowboarding qualifying events.
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South African owners of Jeep Wranglers and several Kia models have been urged to act after safety-critical defects prompted a national recall earlier this week. Airbag failures in Wranglers and ABS malfunctions in Kias highlight ongoing concerns about vehicle safety, consumer rights and manufacturer accountability.
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E-commerce platform Meesho achieved a 17-billion rupees ($8.8-billion) listing on the National Stock Exchange of India on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. Lead investor Prosus backed the long-term vision, holding its entire stake as the company debuted.

South Africa
Witness D’s testified about Emmanuel Mbense’s death at the Madlanga Commission.

South Africa
The new amusement park will be built on the old Durban FunWorld site.

South Africa
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai says no company, including Google, would be immune if the artificial intelligence market were to suffer a valuation correction. In an exclusive interview with BBC News at Google’s California headquarters, Pichai said the rapid surge in AI investment is “an extraordinary moment,” but he acknowledged “irrationality” in parts of the market. […]

South Africa
Bill Gates has cautioned that some of the world’s most highly valued artificial intelligence companies are unlikely to sustain their current worth, even as the technology reshapes major industries. Speaking at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Gates said the AI sector is “hyper competitive,” and many companies with elevated valuations will not emerge as winners. “AI […]

World
The judge has ordered control of the the troops, which were deployed in June, to be returned to California’s governor.

World
The US Treasury said the network of four entities and four individuals is primarily Colombian.

World
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

World
Machado — who has been in hiding for nearly a year — was still expected in Oslo later in the day.

Africa
The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.

Africa
Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Africa
Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.

Africa
Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Business
The “healthier” fast food chain confirmed there would be job losses, as it appointed administrators.
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Business
A South African contruction gaint has been appointed as the contractor responsible for the new R8 billion Cape Winelands Airport.

Politics
The Municipal Demarcation Board handed over the final ward boundaries to the IEC.

Politics
Mdumiseni Ntuli urged citizens to take on the responsibility of supporting public representatives.

Politics
Fikile Mbalula says to sustain the ANC, it needs a lot of resources.

Politics
On Monday, Mbalula presented the organisational report.

Sport
BBC Sport NI looks at the four hopefuls from Northern Ireland in the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.

Sport
Broos Hits has questioned ‘woman agent’ over Mbokazi’s Chicago move. He said the agent is only after money.

Sport
Will Stuart sustains a ruptured Achilles tendon which will leave the Bath and England prop with a “long road ahead” to full fitness.

Sport
Orlando Pirates FC can finally announce a new signing who the club believes can be Deon Hotto’s replacement.
Education
See how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
Education
A suspect who is not a student was arrested after the shooting in Frankfort, Ky., the police said. The university said that a second student was critically injured.
Education
[Daily News] Zanzibar — A TOTAL of 50,769 candidates, equivalent to 96.94 per cent have passed the 2025 Standard Seven National Examinations, the Zanzibar Ministry of Education and Vocational Training has announced.

Education
They face long hours, mediocre pay and, at worst, no job, but their optimism is astonishing – let’s support them better
Prof Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh
When I mentioned to colleagues in the NHS that I was helping with admissions interviews for medical students, several responded with the same wry smile and weary shrug: “Do they know what...

Lifestyle
Scores of Springboks have rallied to support Eben Etzebeth after he issued a public apology for his eye gouge attack on a Welsh player.

Lifestyle
If pictures are anything to go by, Anele Mdoda’s photos from the Alps may be dropping a hint of a honeymoon getaway.

Lifestyle
Fans show Rachel Kolisi encouragement as she embraces a new chapter in her life, amid her divorce from Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has opened up about the eye gouge incident that resulted in his getting a red card and lengthy ban.

Entertainment
Try the recipe of the day for a vibrant grilled tone fruit and halloumi salad paired perfectly with chilled wine.

Entertainment
Chef Keegan Maistry passion for food began in KwaZulu-Natal, where he grew up cooking with his mother.

Science/Tech
The names of two partial owners of firms linked to the Salt Typhoon hacker group also appeared in records for a Cisco training program—years before the group targeted Cisco’s devices in a spy campaign.
Science/Tech
New submitter emangwiro shares a report: The HDMI Forum, responsible for the HDMI specification, continues to stonewall open source. Valve’s Steam Machine theoretically supports HDMI 2.1, but the mini-PC is software-limited to HDMI 2.0. As a result, more than 60 frames per second at 4K resolution are only possible with limitations. In a statement to Ars Technica, a Valve spokesperson confirmed...

Science/Tech
NHS and No 10 advice differs on wearing masks if you have flu symptoms. What is best practice for prevention and protection?
An NHS leader has said people who are unwell with flu “must wear” a mask in public. A UK government official has said if you need to go out while sick, you should only “consider” wearing a mask.
So what is the official advice, how serious is the threat posed by flu, and...

Science/Tech
Volvo Car South Africa continues to strengthen its position as a leader in South Africa’s electrified vehicle landscape, with the brand’s plug-in hybrid models ranking first and second among the country’s best-selling used PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle). New market data from AutoTrader South Africa reveals a compelling trend: demand for Volvo’s electrified vehicles remains...

Motoring
Six new car brands were added to South Africa’s roster of Chinese manufacturers this year, offering a range of vehicles from bakkies to electric hatchbacks.
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Motoring
A contracting partner has been appointed for the technical development and construction of the new Cape Winelands Airport.

Motoring
The BYD Sealion 5 is the first plug-in hybrid SUV in South Africa to cost less than R500,000.

Health
Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.

Health
The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs.
Health
The agency claimed that 10 children’s deaths were linked to the shots, although it did not release evidence to support the assertions.

Health
GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.