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Semenyo to finalise future as Chelsea also show interest
Antoine Semenyo starts the process of deciding his future as Chelsea become the latest club to register an interest in the Bournemouth attacker.
TUESDAY, 23 DECEMBER 2025, 20:14

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Antoine Semenyo starts the process of deciding his future as Chelsea become the latest club to register an interest in the Bournemouth attacker.

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Two-time champion Peter Wright loses in straight sets to German debutant Arno Merk in round two of the PDC World Championship.

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Russell Brand will appear in court on 20 January 2026 over the new charges.

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Footage captures the moment rescuers discover a survivor in the wreckage of a plane crash that killed at least 5 people, with one person still missing.

South Africa
A video that’s been widely circulated on social media, shows Councillor Nokuzola Kolwapi shooting

South Africa
Families, friends and fans gathered to bid farewell to Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock.

South Africa
The killing of DJ Warras outside a Johannesburg CBD building raises gang violence fears.

South Africa
Border Management Authority reports fewer travellers at Lebombo Border compared to last year.

World
President Trump has announced the Navy will begin building a new fleet of warships. And, a federal judge has ruled the deportations of more than 100 Venezuelan men to El Salvador were illegal.

World
A bill passed by parliament expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets seen as a security threat.
World
US President Donald Trump announced a new class of heavily armed warships that will be named after himself – an honour usually reserved for leaders who have left office.

World
AFP’s Dylan Collins was among journalists injured in an Israeli attack on Lebanon in 2023. The attack killed Reuters’ Issam Abdallah. Collins was in Washington this month to press for accountability.

Africa
Jane Ansah is going in a private capacity but reports about the cost and entourage have riled people up.

Africa
Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women – some going without food for days.

Africa
The Kenyan marathoner has all the running accolades he needs but is now focusing on new goals.

Africa
The victims, who include men, women and children, were ambushed on Sunday night as they travelled between villages.

Business
Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme will be a disaster for taxpayers and the national fiscus.

Business
Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme will be a disaster for taxpayers and the national fiscus.
Business
Raj Khaira, from Southampton, says his store will give sausage and chips to those in need.

Business
Over the course of 2025, several new car brands have launched in South Africa, all coming from Asia.
Politics
A week after she fulfilled her lifelong dream of obtaining a PhD, activist and researcher Dr Reneè Thompson died.

Politics
The Bitou Deputy Mayor was seen in a widely circulated video at the weekend, firing a gun.

Politics
Boyce suspended 31 MK and one EFF member, accusing them of an assault on the House’s dignity.

Politics
Parliament’s Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says 40 public hearings were held all over the country.

Sport
Real Madrid and Brazil forward Endrick agrees to join French side Lyon on loan until the end of the season.

Sport
So much is being said about Bafana Bafana’s potential to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). What does the latest CAF nations rankings show us?

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs boss Kaizer Motaung Jr and Head Scout Thembela Maliwa have been spotted on African recruitment duty, and fans are buzzing.

Sport
James McClean is banned for three matches following an incident during Wrexham’s defeat at Swansea City last Friday.
Education
Starting Jan. 7, the Dept. of Education will begin sending notices about paycheck deductions to about 1,000 of five million borrowers in default.
Education
In “Captives and Companions,” Justin Marozzi traces the stories of the eunuchs, harem women and forced laborers who underwrote empires in Asia and North Africa.
Education
[This Day] Minna — The federal government has restated that it has rescued all the abducted St Mary’s Catholic Primary Secondary School pupils/students and their teachers, who were abducted over a month ago. National Coordinator, Counter Terrorism Centre, Major-General Adamu Laka (rtd), made this known yesterday, while handing over the freshly rescued 130 children and teachers to Governor...
Education
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 23 – The Ministry of Education has opened a seven-day review window for Grade 9 learners and their parents to verify and, where necessary, adjust senior school placements ahead of the transition to Grade 10.

Lifestyle
Minnie Dlamini has issued a scathing statement in the aftermath of the SIU investigation into irregular funding by the NLC, for which she says she was publicly and unfairly ‘singled out’.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Call of Duty’ co-creator Vince Zampella and another person have died after car crash.
Lifestyle

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

Entertainment
Metro FM talk show host Faith Mangope has announced her engagement to Sean McKenna, sharing intimate moments from a romantic Brazil proposal.

Entertainment
The tavern owner had insisted her operating documents were valid.

Entertainment
Consumers buying used cars have long worried about what could go wrong, but two recent consumer wins now offer greater protection.

Science/Tech
The New York Police Department’s “mosque-raking” program targeted Muslim communities across NYC. Now, as the city’s first Muslim mayor takes office, one man is fighting—again—to fully expose it.
Science/Tech
Asus has been showcasing its new 5K 27-inch ROG Strix 27 Pro gaming monitor running at 5,120 x 2,880 resolution and up to 180Hz, but even Nvidia’s flagship RTX 5090 struggles to deliver smooth frame rates at this demanding pixel count. In testing conducted by Asus, the RTX 5090D — a Chinese-exclusive variant with weaker AI performance — achieved just 51 frames per second in a Cyberpunk 2077...

Science/Tech
Looking ahead to early 2026, one crypto market trend is impossible to overlook: staking is quietly emerging as one of the most reliable avenues to earn passive income amid constant volatility. Bitcoin recently slid below US$89,000, while Solana (SOL) dropped to US$127.60—down 3.5% in just 24 hours—yet capital keeps flowing toward infrastructure, yield opportunities, and […]

Science/Tech
Photo Credit: Natacha Christeler A refined approach to modern beauty Practicing throughout the Tampa Bay area, Natacha Christeler, APRN BC, has become one of America’s most sought after aesthetic authorities, renowned for her balance of scientific precision and artistic refinement. Known by many patients as the “Filler Fairy” for her subtle, camera ready transformations, Natacha […]
Motoring
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Motoring
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Motoring
There are only six cars left in South Africa with an automatic gearbox that can be bought for less than R250,000.
Health
Sudden surges of anguish can accompany intense mourning. That’s not unusual, experts say, and sometimes even helpful.
Health
The measles outbreak in the United States is now in its 11th month, with almost 2,000 cases. The Timmons family were some of the first people to get sick.

Health
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

Health
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