Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Thursday, 18 December 2025.

South Africans planning to visit shopping malls are being warned about the risks of criminal activity.

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BP has appointed Meg O’Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.

Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing.

The supermarket firm claimed its rotisserie chickens were exempt from the hot food tax.

Some seasonal workers have seen pay rises this year but some Santas may have to tighten their belts.

South Africans are increasingly saying goodbye to Cape Town—but most are not leaving the Western Cape.

The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed – driven partly by essentials.

The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians

The Gambling Commission said Paddy Power Betfair did not act quickly enough when customers appeared to be engaged in harmful gambling

Anglo American has received regulatory approval from the Canadian government to merge with Teck Resources, a Canadian company.