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US coming with a list of demands for South Africa, and Cape Town’s R180 million security wall under fire
Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
Our son can’t come home for Christmas after insulation mould took over
Mr and Mrs Wadley’s 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.
Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago
The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions.
South Africans are paying more tax than ever before
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.
Huge blow to Eskom’s ‘secret’ R54 billion deal
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.
‘Put wellbeing first’ to avoid Christmas overwhelm
Guernsey health experts share tips on looking after wellbeing and avoiding overwhelm over Christmas.
Lush co-founder takes pride in being a ‘woke nerd’
Mark Constantine tells the BBC he enjoys being a woke nerd and discusses why he backs the High Street and family-run businesses.
Petrol and diesel profit margins still persistently high, says watchdog
The consumer watchdog says weak competition between retailers is keeping profit margins up.
End of an era for major private school group in South Africa
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.
Gold price climbs above $4,400 to hit record high
Investors are flocking to precious metals amid geopolitical tensions and with more US interest rate cuts expected.