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The baddest of bad guys is forever in search of a foe to conquer.

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Director of England cricket Rob Key says he is “gutted, disappointed and sorry” for England’s dismal performance in the Ashes series, having lost the series with two matches still to play.

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South Africans are increasingly semigrating to the Garden Route, boosting property prices in the area.

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A former councillor has been remanded into custody charged with sex offences against his ex-wife.

South Africa
The bodies of two occupants were recovered on Monday.

South Africa
A truck, a bus, a sedan and a bakkie collided with each other.

South Africa
JMPD says they’re see very high numbers of accidents on the roads.
South Africa
A small fire that began in the mountainous regions east of Oudtshoorn on Monday afternoon rapidly escalated into a fierce and fast-moving blaze overnight.
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.

World
Palestinians say Israel has demolished hundreds of homes near Jerusalem, displacing hundreds of Palestinians as new Jewish settlements are greenlit in the West Bank.
World
Cambodia’s defence ministry has asked Thailand to hold bilateral talks in the neutral venue of Kuala Lumpur, according to a letter seen by AFP, with the countries set to negotiate truce terms after two weeks of deadly border clashes.

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

Africa
Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of 20-year-old Karen Lojore.

Africa
The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria’s wild, end-of-year party seasons.

Africa
In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028 – switching away from biennial finals.

Business
This year, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) proudly celebrates 21 years as a dynamic force in South African higher education.

Business
Despite the shift in sentiment in the final quarter of the year, South African households are still cutting back their spending to get by.
Business

Business
Mecer Inter-Ed is expanding its AWS training portfolio and launching an exclusive online event for South African professionals.

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.

Politics
Chaos erupted in the KZN Legislature during the motion of no confidence against the premier.

Politics
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence last week.

Sport
Hugo Broos explained how Bafana Bafana edged out Angola 2-1 in their first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match on Monday.

Sport
Manager Eddie Howe says Newcastle “want to know the thought process behind the decision” not to award them a penalty against Chelsea on Saturday.

Sport
BBC Scotland looks at Oli McBurnie’s fractured relationship with the Tartan Army and what the in-form Hull City striker could bring to Steve Clarke’s squad.

Sport
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is set to end his stint with the Sharks at the conclusion of the current URC season and return to the Stormers.
Education
An assortment of absurd, useful and funny words and phrases entered the vernacular this year. How well do you know them?
Education
[SNA] Khartoum, December 22, 2025 (SUNA) – President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, inspected the headquarters of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Khartoum State during an extended meeting held by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Ahmed Mudawi Musa, with the Vice-Chancellors of public...
Education
[Vanguard] The Kebbi State Government’s approval of a ₦10 billion intervention to support intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj recently reignited debate over fiscal priorities. The approval came barely weeks after bandits abducted 25 students from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga.
Education
[Leadership] Media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has raised doubts about the circumstances surrounding the abduction and release of students from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, is being laid to rest on Tuesday after being shot dead in Johannesburg on 16 December.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Ample parking and staff attending to keep the lawn free of litter, leaves only relaxing up to guest of this staple Cape Town Market.

Entertainment
Sabelo Dan Cele had been slapped with a sentence of 41 years and six months imprisonment.

Entertainment
The property was allegedly purchased using about R889 000 diverted from a R15 million NLC grant.

Entertainment
City records over 490 000 visitors as 22 of 23 beaches remain open for swimming.

Entertainment
The Springbok skipper is allegedly returning to the team where he made his name.

Science/Tech
Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.

Science/Tech
Make a house into a home with these gifts, whether your recipient is moving into their first house or a great new apartment.
Science/Tech
joshuark shares a report from Ars Technica: For the better part of two months last year, most of us had no idea how serious the problems were with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft docked at the International Space Station. A safety advisory panel found this uncertainty also filtered through NASA’s workforce. […] The Starliner capsule was beset by problems with its maneuvering thrusters and...

Science/Tech
The Pretoria High Court has rejected the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s R54-billion settlement with Eskom.

Motoring
There are only six cars left in South Africa with an automatic gearbox that can be bought for less than R250,000.

Motoring
This Toyota bakkie is significantly more powerful than any of the Hilux models on sale in South Africa.

Motoring
A recent media sentiment report has revealed that Suzuki and its ally Toyota achieved the highest scores over the past year.

Motoring
South Africans must take their own steps to prepare and avoid becoming a statistic.
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
Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.