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WATCH LIVE | Funeral service for DJ Warras
Media personality and businessman Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock will be laid to rest in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
TUESDAY, 23 DECEMBER 2025, 10:33
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Media personality and businessman Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock will be laid to rest in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

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A South African court rejected a R54 billion settlement between the nation’s energy regulator and electricity provider over a tariff-calculation mistake that would have seen power prices raised by more than previously permitted.
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Thirty questions to test your knowledge of the year’s events that made the headlines – from politics to pilchard-loving VIPs.
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As Swellendam faces severe water restrictions due to dwindling supplies, residents unite to address the ongoing crisis.

South Africa
DJ Warras was shot and killed in Joburg last week.

South Africa
DJ Warras was shot and killed in Johannesburg CBD last week.

South Africa
The SIU says the agreement comes as part of its probe into the misappropriation of the NLC grants.

South Africa
Nine people have been killed and ten others left wounded after gunmen stormed the KwaNoxolo tavern.
World
US President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be “smart” for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to step down, as US naval forces pressed a blockade on the South American country’s oil wealth.

World
The Christmas homecoming of Jack Hibbert, who was shot in the head and shoulder, is a “miracle”, his family say.
World
Denmark has summoned the US ambassador after US President Donald Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to Greenland.

World
India’s rural jobs guarantee, a global model, faces controversy as a new law reshapes the original scheme.

Africa
Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of 20-year-old Karen Lojore.

Africa
The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria’s wild, end-of-year party seasons.

Africa
In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028 – switching away from biennial finals.

Africa
David Munyua became an instant cult hero at Alexandra Palace on Thursday following a shock win over Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.

Business
Mecer Inter-Ed is expanding its AWS training portfolio and launching an exclusive online event for South African professionals.

Business
Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.

Business
The Compeition Commission has approved the sale of Bluff Towers Shopping Centre in Durban.
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Politics
Boyce suspended 31 MK and one EFF member, accusing them of an assault on the House’s dignity.

Politics
Parliament’s Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says 40 public hearings were held all over the country.

Politics
Chaos erupted in the KZN Legislature during the motion of no confidence against the premier.

Politics
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence last week.

Sport
Meet Andie Stewart, the 12-year-old from Northern Ireland, who is breaking new ground in go-kart racing.

Sport
A multi-billion dollar takeover fight is being played out in Hollywood – and Premier League bosses will be watching on closely.

Sport
Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel scores his 100th three-pointer in his 29th NBA game, beating the record by 12 games.

Sport
Brock Purdy throws a career-high five touchdown passes as San Francisco beat Indianapolis 48-27 to keep their NFC West title hopes alive.
Education
[SNA] Khartoum, December 22, 2025 (SUNA) – President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, inspected the headquarters of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Khartoum State during an extended meeting held by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Ahmed Mudawi Musa, with the Vice-Chancellors of public...
Education
[Vanguard] The Kebbi State Government’s approval of a ₦10 billion intervention to support intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj recently reignited debate over fiscal priorities. The approval came barely weeks after bandits abducted 25 students from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga.
Education
[Leadership] Media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has raised doubts about the circumstances surrounding the abduction and release of students from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State.
Education
[New Times] A group of young Rwandans living in Poland on Monday, December 22, visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Campaign Against Genocide Museum as part of a cultural heritage initiative aimed at strengthening their understanding of Rwanda’s history, identity, and national journey.

Lifestyle
Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, is being laid to rest on Tuesday after being shot dead in Johannesburg on 16 December.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Ample parking and staff attending to keep the lawn free of litter, leaves only relaxing up to guest of this staple Cape Town Market.

Lifestyle
The eThekwini Municipality is experiencing a bumper festive season, with visitors injecting an estimated R6 billion into the city’s economy.

Entertainment
There were three brilliant finishes, with one disallowed.

Entertainment
2025 saw many quiet, joyful moments. Here we bring you a selection of some of those moments and celebrations captured around the world.

Entertainment
Dada Morero acknowledged that the city ‘dropped the ball’, allowing illegal activities to resurface.

Entertainment
Communities continue to endure eight months without supply, while others have gone years without access to potable water.

Science/Tech
The Pretoria High Court has rejected the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s R54-billion settlement with Eskom.

Science/Tech
MultiChoice’s integrated report for the 2025 financial year included a breakdown of Group CEO Calvo Mawela and Group CFO Tim Jacobs’ remuneration for the year.

Science/Tech
South Africa has been on the forefront of crypto innovation and has produced one of the leading regulatory frameworks across the world.

Science/Tech
The Competition Tribunal has approved the merger in which Vumatel will acquire control of Herotel.

Motoring
This Toyota bakkie is significantly more powerful than any of the Hilux models on sale in South Africa.

Motoring
A recent media sentiment report has revealed that Suzuki and its ally Toyota achieved the highest scores over the past year.

Motoring
South Africans must take their own steps to prepare and avoid becoming a statistic.

Motoring
South Africans have a dangerous habit of drunk driving over the holiday period.

Health
Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.
Health
In some studies, half of patients stopped taking GLP-1s within a year despite the benefits, citing the expense and side effects.
Health
The term has been popularized on social media to describe numbness and low motivation. Experts offer ways to break out of these feelings.

Health
You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose – but now you’ve stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off?