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Who are the Bondi shooting victims?
Authorities say two rabbis, a Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old girl were among the victims.
WEDNESDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2025, 07:29

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Authorities say two rabbis, a Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old girl were among the victims.

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His death was described as an “unspeakable loss” in a service held at the Chabad of Bondi.

South Africa
Police have confirmed the incident saying the shootings.

South Africa
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South Africa
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South Africa
McGluwa says Bafana Bafana are the pride of South Africa.
World
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday sharply expanded a travel ban by barring people from seven more countries.

World
NPR’s Scott Detrow talks with Francisco Monaldi, the director of the Latin American Energy Program at the Baker Institute at Rice University about the U.S.’s long interest in Venezuela’s oil industry.
World
People of all ages had been looking forward to celebrating — especially this year, as a ceasefire in Gaza has held since October and all but one of the hostages taken by Hamas-led militants have been returned.

World
Dr Mark Chavez, one of five people who pleaded guilty in the Friends star’s death, was sentenced to eight months of home detention.

Africa
A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.

Africa
Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.

Africa
In a landmark trial, Roger Lumbala faced accusations about atrocities committed during the Second Congo war.

Business
Sanlam has warned South African consumers to stay alert during the festive season.

Business
Warner Bros will reportedly advise its shareholders to vote against the offer as early as Wednesday.

Business
The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million tests since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business
The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site’s ethylene plant.

Politics
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Politics
Some parties view the day as vital for unity and nation-building

Politics
UDM SG Zandile Phiri says true nation-building requires citizens’ active participation.

Politics
IFP Chief Whip Nhlanhla Hadebe says reconciliation can’t remain symbolic.

Sport
Appollis was pulled off at half-time against the Black Stars.

Sport
Not long until the 2023 semi-finalists aim to go one better at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.

Sport
Three at the back for the Sea Robbers.

Sport
Jofra Archer removes Jake Weatherald for 18 as England make an early breakthrough against Australia, leaving the home side 33-1 on day one of the third Test in Adelaide.
Education
[Namibian] Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all. – Aristotle
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia, Liberia — The Government of Liberia on Monday officially launched the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project, a five-year, nationwide education reform initiative aimed at addressing deep gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy across the country.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, has urged journalists to uphold ethical standards in reporting on issues surrounding illegal mining activities. That, he explained, was the only way the devastating nature of the illegal activity could be clearly understood by communities for them to take collective action against the menace.
Education
The New York Times examined data from 18 of the nation’s top law schools and found that first-year Black enrollment had increased at only four, including at Harvard.

Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala – accused of being hitman ‘John Wick’ – trended on social media after DJ Warras’s gruesome murder.

Lifestyle
Fans, friends and colleagues have posted messages and tributes after DJ Warras was shot and killed in Johannesburg CBD.

Lifestyle
The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner is expected to appear in court on Tuesday after being arrested for allegedly murdering his parents.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
South Africans across the country commemorated Reconciliation Day on Tuesday, 16 December 2025.

Entertainment
“What should concern voters is that it is the same old comrades who are leading these factions,” writes Sydney Majoko

Entertainment
The cause of the fire is being investigated.

Science/Tech
An Internet-facing system of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) had a security flaw that, if exploited, would give an attacker highly privileged access.
Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
The EU is moving to soften its planned 2035 ban on internal combustion cars by allowing a small share of low-emission engines. “The less stringent limit would leave room for automakers to continue selling some plug-in hybrids, which have both electric and internal combustion engines and can use the combustion engine to recharge the battery without the need to find a charging station,” reports...
Science/Tech
A Reuters investigation found that Meta knowingly tolerated large volumes of scam and illegal ads from China worth billions in revenue. Reuters reports: Though China’s authoritarian government bans use of Meta social media by its citizens, Beijing lets Chinese companies advertise to foreign consumers on the globe-spanning platforms. As a result, Meta’s advertising business was thriving in...

Motoring
The once-bustling Thaba ‘Nchu Airport, opened in 1988 as one of Bophuthatswana’s flagship infrastructure projects, now stands as a stark symbol of a local economy that has long since stalled.

Motoring
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Motoring
Wherever you are going, you are likely to encounter an increased number of roadblocks, and the onus is on you to know your rights when pulled over.

Motoring
The European Union is preparing to relax its impending ban on combustion engine vehicles, a decision that will influence the cars made by brands like BMW, Mercedes, and VW.
Health
The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.

Health
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.

Health
The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.
Health
The city and surrounding region have some of the highest levels of flu-like illness in the United States.