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Aspinall latest seed to fall as Manby, 20, wins
Nathan Aspinall becomes the latest seed to fall at the PDC World Championship, but 20-year-old Charlie Manby sets up a tie against 10th seed Gian van Veen.
MONDAY, 29 DECEMBER 2025, 19:26

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Nathan Aspinall becomes the latest seed to fall at the PDC World Championship, but 20-year-old Charlie Manby sets up a tie against 10th seed Gian van Veen.
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Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. This is The Lead, and this is the South African story.
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Our pick of week 17 looks at Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts’ flaws, the Steelers’ diminishing play-off hopes and the 49ers’ home Super Bowl dream.

South Africa
Rescue teams have recovered remains believed to be that of the missing SANDF member.

South Africa
The Xaba family will be relocated following the collapse of a double-storey building, in Doornkop

South Africa
The Mangaung Metro Municipality is concerned about fireworks purchased at illegal outlets.

South Africa
Ten people died after a shooting at KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal.

World
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday the United States is offering his country security guarantees for a period of 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan.
World
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a test launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles and called for the “unlimited and sustained” development of his country’s nuclear combat forces, according to state media.

World
Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled momentum on peace talks after a meeting yesterday. And, anti-poverty groups address challenges they are facing that impact Americans who need help.

World
They are set to discuss Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, where the Trump administration wants to see the ceasefire enter its second stage in January.

Africa
Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

Africa
The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday’s polls.

Africa
The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

Business
The share price performances of South Africa’s largest banks have varied drastically over the last year, with Capitec clearly on top.

Business
The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

Business
Gables Cats and Dogs Home says some dogs in its care are difficult and have certain requirements.

Business
SARS’ tax data for the year shows who is paying the most income tax by location, gender, age and job sector.

Politics
Tributes continue to pour in following the death of former ANC NEC member and MP Dikeledi Magadzi.

Politics
Magadzi was 75 and served as deputy minister in two portfolios: transport and water and sanitation.

Politics
The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

Politics
The EFF says the move threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Sport
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says it “does not make sense” to speak about the title race in December, after rising to third place in the Premier League.

Sport
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he has not changed their formation because of “pressure from the media or fans”.

Sport
Lossiemouth takes the final Grade One win of the year, holding off 2024 winner Brighterdaysahead in the December Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Sport
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has made one starting line-up change to face Zimbabwe in a crunch group B game at AFCON 2025.
Education
[Premium Times] The abduction, one of the largest school kidnappings in recent months, unsettled Nigerian authorities and kept security forces on their feet.

Education
Fewer children are reading for fun – but parents are trying everything from AI to dramatic voices to keep them engaged
It’s been a tough year for our brains. Merriam-Webster dictionary editors chose “slop” as 2025’s word of the year. New York Magazine recently dropped its “Stupid Issue”, with a cover story exploring America’s collective “cognitive decline”. There are big...
Education
[This Day] Tajudeen KAREEM pays tribute to Echono, Executive Secretary of TETFund at 63
Education
Plus, food trends coming in 2026.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The billionaires club has a new member, namely Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South Africa’s Grammy Award-winning DJ Black Coffee’s girlfriend, Victoria Gonzalez, has shown off their new R157 million Clifton home.

Entertainment
Morero’s 2025 was dominated by preparation for the G20 Summit but service delivery challenges were inescapable.

Entertainment
Former Miss Universe Zozi Tunzi-Bolowana has once again captured SA’s hearts, this time not on a global stage, but at home, wrapped in culture, love, and festive joy.

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

Entertainment
Will Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and his rumoured girlfriend, Rachel John, celebrate her birthday together on New Year’s Eve?

Science/Tech
The biggest names in tech will make the case for artificial intelligence at CES 2026 next week.
Science/Tech
Google’s Pixel 10 series arrived this year as the company’s first eSIM-only lineup in the United States, forcing users who wanted to review or buy the new phones to abandon their physical SIM cards entirely. Ryan Whitwam, a senior technology reporter at Ars Technica, made the switch and now regrets it, he says. “In the three months since Google forced me to give up my physical SIM card, I’ve...
Science/Tech
The AI industry, for all the anxiety about mass unemployment, is quietly minting entirely new job categories that require distinctly human skills — empathy, judgment, and the ability to calm down a passenger trapped inside a broken-down robotaxi. Data annotators are no longer just low-paid gig workers tagging images. Experts in finance, law, and medicine now train advanced AI models, earning...
Science/Tech
Just like past tech booms, the latest frenzy has produced a group of billionaires — at least on paper — from smaller start-ups.
Motoring

Motoring
Vehicle-related crimes in South Africa have been trending downwards in recent years.

Motoring
1.5 million South Africans visit TopAuto each month to read more about the latest vehicles and automotive sector news.

Motoring
The first combustion engine car was developed by a man who would go on to help found one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands.
Health
Ms. Brosseau says mental illness has made her life unbearable. She wants a medically assisted death. Even her psychiatrists are split over whether she should have one.

Health
Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders.
Health
When the Trump administration slashed foreign aid, it gutted a program that had reduced malaria deaths world wide. In northern Cameroon, health workers scrambled to protect children in one last rainy season.
Health
Recent research highlights that the egg may be the leading lady, but she needs her supporting cast.