Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 23 December 2025.

Mr and Mrs Wadley’s 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.

The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions.

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says that South Africa’s tax to GDP ratio is the highest it has ever been, with taxpayers struggling under the worst tax burden on record.

The ‘secret’ R54 billion settlement deal between power utility Eskom and energy regulator Nersa has been nixed by the High Court, until the public has been sufficiently consulted.

Guernsey health experts share tips on looking after wellbeing and avoiding overwhelm over Christmas.

Mark Constantine tells the BBC he enjoys being a woke nerd and discusses why he backs the High Street and family-run businesses.

The consumer watchdog says weak competition between retailers is keeping profit margins up.

Listed private school group Curro has announced to shareholders that all suspensive conditions for takeover by billionaire Jannie Mouton’s Foundation have been met, making the deal unconditional.

Investors are flocking to precious metals amid geopolitical tensions and with more US interest rate cuts expected.

In South Africa, traders are increasingly seeking FSCA-regulated trading platforms that combine security, transparency, and AI-powered tools to access both local and global markets with confidence.

An iconic ultra-luxury American hotel brand is officially coming to South Africa.