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‘It was pandemonium’: Jewish community targeted in Australia’s deadliest shooting in decades
At least 11 people were killed and more than two dozen injured, including a child, according to police.
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At least 11 people were killed and more than two dozen injured, including a child, according to police.
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In what was an ultimate test of linguistic abilities and sign language understanding, the 2025 National Spelling Bee finals saw Mbulelo Tolom and Ifeoma Osondo crowned as South Africa’s spelling junior and senior champions. Competition CEO, Roger Dickinson, said the contest has brought joy to and improved the literacy of every child who competed.
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The team the Bafana Bafana boss has selected to represent South Africa at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is dynamic, stacked with tried and tested players, and sprinkled with young guns.
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The star forward went on the attack against his club because of being benched for three games, leaving his future up in the air.

South Africa
Minibus taxis are by far the most commonly used mode of public transport in the country

South Africa
Premier Ntuli has visited the scene of the building collapse in Verulam, Durban.

South Africa
Police have officially declared the attack as a terrorist incident.

South Africa
Police are hunting suspects after a family was attacked in a night robbery, outside Polokwane.

World
Natalie Paine, a French horn player in New Zealand’s navy, speaks about the challenges and unexpected joys of playing music while stationed in Antarctica.

World
Chileans head to the polls on Sunday, and an arch-conservative pledging mass migrant expulsions is strongly favored over his leftist opponent.

World
We’re following the latest on the shooting in Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia. At least 12 people were killed as shooters targeted celebrants at a Hanukkah celebration.

World
Two gunmen have shot dead nine people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, with eleven wounded, including two police officers. Police shot dead one gunman, second was arrested in critical condition.

Africa
Nigeria’s biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.

Africa
BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Africa
He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.

Africa
This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.

Business
In South Africa, while families plan their December holidays, criminals are planning their entries.

Business
South African domestic workers are still struggling to hit the National Minimum Wage, despite another increase on the way for 2026.
Business

Business
East Yorkshire-based Croda developed a treatment for a rare disease – a story retold by Hollywood.

Politics
Khusela Diko says Solly Malatsi did not follow proper procedure amid policy directives

Politics
The directive permits companies such as Starlink to bypass the local ownership requirements

Politics
The party believes the Gazette introduces policy directions that exceed the minister’s authority

Politics
South Africa will not boycott the summit if it’s excluded from participating.

Sport
Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s Megan Keith finishes second behind Italy’s Nadia Battocletti in the women’s race at the European Cross Country Championships in Portugal.

Sport
Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is set to join Dutch giants Ajax on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

Sport
England’s men finish their four match leg of the FIH Pro League in Dublin with a 3-2 defeat by Belgium.

Sport
Nick Griggs produces a dominant performance to take the gold medal in the men’s under-23 race at the European Cross Country Championships in Portugal.

Education
As the exam regulator consults about introducing onscreen exams amid complaints of hand fatigue, a young aspiring journalist goes head-to-head with a self-professed expert
This week it was reported that students could soon be sitting their end-of-year exams on laptops after pupils complained of hand fatigue, saying their muscles “are not strong enough”.
With Ofqual preparing to launch a public...

Education
Training and qualifications body, acquired by private Greek firm in October, to become ‘leaner organisation’
The training and qualifications body City & Guilds is shrinking its UK workforce as part of a £22m cost-cutting drive after it was acquired by a private Greek business in October.
Founded in 1878 by the City of London and a group of 16 livery companies, the original institute developed a...
Education
Here’s what to know about the Rhode Island university, where a shooting on Saturday killed two people and injured eight others.
Education
The claims last year by a conservative publication against Darryll J. Pines prompted a yearlong investigation and an extensive review of his published works.

Lifestyle
Outspoken muso The Kiffness has accused DIRCO of being behind an alleged plan to ‘cancel’ his upcoming Kirstenbosch Gardens concert.

Lifestyle
An overlooked measurement is linked to early heart changes and increased heart disease risk, even in people without heart problems.

Lifestyle
Billionaire businessman Elon Musk has condemned South Africa’s ‘race laws’, he believes is worse than Apartheid’s racial discrimination.

Lifestyle
The NSRI urges caution this summer beach season as fatalities start to add up. And it warns of an unlikely contributing factor …

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 15 December 2025.

Entertainment
Dirco strongly criticised the nature of the attack, which appeared to target worshippers during a religious celebration.

Entertainment
The police are urging anyone with information about the suspects to come forward immediately.

Entertainment
Police discovered detonators and blasting cartridges during routine roadblock operation.

Science/Tech
Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.

Science/Tech
The innovative smart baby monitor ecosystem adds a tablet to its lineup. Is it worth overlooking some quirks?

Science/Tech
These are the three key figures at Eskom which have received widespread praise for the power utility’s much-improved fortunes in 2024 and 2025.

Science/Tech
Australian researchers think the skeleton found in South Africa is not the same species as two found in the same South Africa cave system
Little Foot, one of the world’s most complete hominin fossils, may be a new species of human ancestor, according to research that raises questions about our evolutionary past.
Publicly unveiled in 2017, Little Foot is the most complete Australopithecus...

Motoring
The 2026 Formula 1 season promises to be full of action and drama.

Motoring
There are several key steps you should take if you are involved in an accident while using an e-hailing service.

Motoring
Shell is preparing to launch a new offshore drilling campaign in Southern Africa in early 2026.

Motoring
December’s petrol price hike means you’ll need to budget a fair amount to travel to the Kruger Park this holiday.
Health
A three-judge panel threw out a lower court’s order, allowing the Trump administration to continue defunding the group and other major abortion providers.
Health
A study of more than 45,000 women found that screening women according to their level of risk was as effective in detecting tumors as the one-size-fits-most screening currently recommended.
Health
The sexually transmitted disease has become increasingly resistant to existing antibiotics.

Health
King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.