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United States threatens South Africa with ‘severe consequences’ over personnel ‘harassment’
The United States is seemingly not buying Home Affairs’ version of what happened during raid that netted several Kenyan nationals.
THURSDAY, 18 DECEMBER 2025, 19:04

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The United States is seemingly not buying Home Affairs’ version of what happened during raid that netted several Kenyan nationals.

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Kenyan David Munyua causes a huge shock on his PDC World Championship debut, coming back from two sets behind to beat world number 18 Mike de Decker.

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Blowers becomes the longest-priced winner in UK racing history by taking the opener at Exeter on Thursday at odds of 300-1.

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The U.S. State Department on Thursday condemned the recent detention of U.S. officials in South Africa, who it said were providing support to Afrikaners.

South Africa
This comes amid continued smuggling across the border.

South Africa
Weather service has warned of continued rainfall over the festive period and into the new year.

South Africa
The alcohol was confiscated in the first two weeks of December.

South Africa
The campaign is led by the South African National Taxi Council.

World
He was known for covering the Vietnam and Gulf Wars – and for interviewing both Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.

World
The bombings come as renewed border clashes show no sign of letting up between the two countries.
World
US First Lady Melania Trump made a rare foray onto centre stage Wednesday with the first trailer for her Amazon documentary.

World
President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza hinges on international troops in Gaza, but Israel is skeptical and no country has yet agreed to send their soldiers.

Africa
DR Congo’s government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.

Africa
The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.

Africa
Manchester Museum curators hope the exhibition of African items will provoke ‘honest conversation’.

Africa
British citizens Abdifatah Gulaid and Noah Ihiekwe were seen carrying guns and parading with troops.

Business
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

Business
The company behind President Trump’s Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.

Business
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% – the lowest level since February 2023.

Business
Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI).

Politics
The National Dialogue Steering Committee will be responsible for setting strategic priorities.

Politics
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence on Monday.

Politics
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) was founded on December 16, 2023.

Politics
The Commission is probing criminality, corruption, political interference claims by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi

Sport
Bafana Bafana will kick off their AFCON campaign on Monday against Angola but will they fix one area which could cost them?

Sport
Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi argues Kaizer Chiefs would have been in a better place had they kept Arthur Zwane.

Sport
In 2016 Beau Greaves emerged as a 12-year-old darts sensation. Nine years on, Greaves lines up against Michael Van Gerwen for her second appearance at the PDC World Darts Championship.

Sport
Hollie Davidson will become the first woman to referee a men’s Six Nations match when Ireland host Italy on 14 February.

Education
The UK government’s long-awaited strategy to tackle violence against women and girls has been published today. Alexandra Topping joins Lucy Hough to explain what it will change, amid concerns that ‘toxic ideas’ are going unchallenged in schools
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Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenya’s decision to open up procurement for school internet connectivity has led to a sharp decline in broadband costs, highlighting how competition-led reforms can deliver large-scale fiscal savings, according to a UNICEF-Giga report.
Education
[The New Humanitarian] Papiri, Nigeria — “Instead of an effective strategy, where we could see some light at the end of the tunnel, we only get pronouncements and presidential directives.”
Education
[Premium Times] The US Mission in Nigeria also hosted “54 talented young Nigerian professionals who completed the prestigious 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) for Young African Leaders (YALI).”

Lifestyle
Gayton McKenzie has called for all South Africans – including Afrikaners who commemorated Geloftedag- to celebrate 16 December together.
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Lifestyle
Cape Town authorities have destroyed thousands of litres of confiscated alcohol in a festive season safety crackdown.

Entertainment
The festival will run under the theme Feel the Frame.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
70% of respondents will spend more than they normally would in a month.

Entertainment
Latest scheme informs motorists of having outstanding traffic fines as a way of paying money in a fraudulent account.
Science/Tech
Factorial, the start-up, said the listing would provide money that would help it bring new solid-state batteries to market as soon as 2027.
Science/Tech
Apple has announced a sweeping set of changes to iOS in Japan that will allow alternative app marketplaces, third-party payment processing, and non-WebKit browser engines — all to comply with Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act, which takes effect December 18. The changes, now available in iOS 26.2, bear a strong resemblance to Apple’s compliance measures for the European Union’s Digital...

Science/Tech
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

Science/Tech
December 18, 2025 – BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, kicked off the holiday season with its Christmas Celebration Month campaign, putting $2 million in prizes on the table for traders. The announcement comes alongside the exchange’s December Proof of Reserves, which show a total reserve ratio of 128%, and the upcoming Green Dollar Coin […]
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Motoring

Health
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.
Health
Proposed new rules would pull all federal financing from hospitals that continue to provide gender treatments for adolescents.
Health
Familial feuds have ripple effects, experts say.

Health
A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.