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King Charles pours ‘perfect pint’ at new brewery
King Charles visited a new Guinness brewery in London on his first visit since sharing “good news” about his cancer treatment.
THURSDAY, 18 DECEMBER 2025, 18:11

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King Charles visited a new Guinness brewery in London on his first visit since sharing “good news” about his cancer treatment.
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South African superstar Percy Tau may have lost his place in the Bafana Bafana squad but he is doing his best on the pitch out in Vietnam.

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Rush also starred in Grange Hill and Vera, and was the son of Coronation Street star Debbie Rush.

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.

South Africa
This follows concerns raised by the African Christian Democratic Party.

South Africa
A police helicopter has also joined the search for the teenager.

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
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).

Business
The latest data from Stats SA on liquidations in South Africa shows that another 126 businesses were liquidated in November, taking the total to 1,434 for the year so far.

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

Politics
Sebolai, who is an ANC councillor, has been removed following a council sitting.

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

Sport
West Ham sack head coach Rehanne Skinner after winning only one of their opening 11 Women’s Super League games this season.

Sport
Most women footballers are earning an “insufficient income” to have a secure career, says player union Fifpro.

Sport
Troy Williamson says super-middleweight rival Callum Simpson lacks “true self-belief” as the pair engage in verbal sparring at a news conference in Leeds before their fight on Saturday.
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).”
Education
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia’s Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Thursday, focusing on the country’s upcoming local elections, particularly the municipal vote scheduled later this month in the capital, Mogadishu.

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

Entertainment
Latest scheme informs motorists of having outstanding traffic fines as a way of paying money in a fraudulent account.

Entertainment
Looking for festive fun in Joburg? This family-friendly experience blends adventure, imagination and indoor entertainment kids will love.

Entertainment
McDonald’s 30-year journey in South Africa.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 19 December 2025.
Science/Tech
Micron, one of the world’s three largest memory suppliers, expects the global shortage of DRAM and NAND flash memory to “persist through and beyond” 2026 as AI-driven demand continues to outstrip supply. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra made the forecast during the company’s latest earnings call on Wednesday, saying that “supply will remain substantially short of the demand for the foreseeable future.” The...

Science/Tech
Linen might not be your first choice for bedsheets, but it’s got enough benefits that it’s worth a try. Here’s the linen we love sleeping on.
Science/Tech
Bruce66423 writes: A man boarded a flight at Heathrow without a ticket, boarding pass or passport. ‘The unnamed individual walked onto the 7.20am British Airways (BA) flight to Oslo, Norway, on Saturday after tailgating other passengers through security and evading checks at the departure gate. An aviation expert described the incident as a “significant lapse in security”, as a witness...

Science/Tech
T-Mobile recently announced a new way to switch to the carrier in 15 minutes, and even get a new phone delivered on the same day. Here’s what it’s like.
Motoring
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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.

Health
Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.

Health
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.