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AFCON 2025: Kylian Mbappe arrives in Morocco to support friend
France superstar Kylian Mbappe arrived in Rabat on Thursday to watch Friday’s AFCON match between Morocco and Mali.
FRIDAY, 26 DECEMBER 2025, 17:12

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France superstar Kylian Mbappe arrived in Rabat on Thursday to watch Friday’s AFCON match between Morocco and Mali.

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The Ukrainian leader says he will see the US president in Florida to discuss a US plan aimed at ending Russia’s war.

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Coach appears to change his formation too for crunch Group B clash against powerful Pharaohs in Agadir.

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In mid-July, a press conference alleging a capture of the criminal justice system set in motion a probe in South Africa like no other.

South Africa
The Limpopo police officer shot and killed himself following an argument with his partner.

South Africa
Health MEC, Ntandokazi Capa, says 95 of the newborns were males, while 92 were females

South Africa
Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson has urged both motorists pedestrians to consider safety

South Africa
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will reach an early climax on Friday when South Africa take on Egypt.

World
Police say the attacker, from the occupied West Bank, ran over at least one person before stabbing another victim several miles away.

World
France’s Louvre museum has installed large metal bars over the windows of the gallery thieves broke into in October.

World
The U.S. has launched a “deadly strike” against Islamic State fighters in northwest Nigeria, according to Trump. And, holiday spending was higher than expected this year.

World
Clean energy is surging despite political attacks. But a slowdown may be looming

Africa
Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

Africa
A drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.

Africa
Antoine Semenyo is set to make a final decision on his future with Manchester City in advanced talks over a January move for the Bournemouth forward.

Africa
As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

Business
The man who took a chance on a failing French kitchenware brand has been added among South Africa’s dollar-billionaires.

Business
While the latest crime statistics show a broad-based decline in reported crimes across most categories in South Africa, white collar crime has continued to rise, with no sign of slowing down.

Business
The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) at the end of the fourth week of December shows that motorists are in store for an even bigger cut in prices in the new year.

Business
Home Affairs is amending the nation’s immigration laws – 8 years after a ruling from the Constitutional Court.

Politics
The EFF has described the attacks as a violation of African sovereignty.

Politics
More than R2 billion was embezzled from the hospital.

Politics
ANCYL spokesperson Zama Khanyase says President Cyril Ramaphosa has shown support for their call.

Politics
Community activist Mario “Gatto” Wanza died on Wednesday at the age of 59.
Sport
Eben Etzebeth swapped his rugby boots for a Santa suit on Christmas Day, surprising foster children at a safehouse in Langebaan.

Sport
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has made two changes in his starting line-up vs Egypt in matchday two of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon 2025) in Agadir.

Sport
Exeter’s Australia centre Len Ikitau is likely to be out for three months after injuring his shoulder.

Sport
Hibernian welcome Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts to Easter Road on Saturday trying to “kickstart” their season, while the visitors attempt to consolidate their title challenge.
Education
[This Day] The Director-General of the Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC), Lagos, Adekunmilola Adio-Moses, has outlined a long-term vision for the institution to evolve into a public service university, as part of efforts to strengthen civil service capacity and modernise governance in the state.
Education
[This Day] Renowned entrepreneur, technologist, and philanthropist, Mr. Tim Akano, has been honoured with two Distinguished Alumnus Awards by Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and Baptist Day School, Oluponna, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to education, mentorship, technology, innovation, and community development at large. Both awards, which were conferred recently, mark a...

Education
Cláudio Valente and one of victims, Nuno FG Loureiro, both studied at notoriously challenging Técnico in Lisbon
As investigators in Massachusetts work to piece together a motive for the murders of two Brown University students and an MIT physics professor, former classmates of the suspected gunman and one of the victims have been asking if the roots of the tragedy lie in their shared experience...

Education
Wealth of datasets compiled as private passions are now a goldmine for those hunting for their ancestors
The autumn sunlight is filtering through quietly falling leaves as Louise Cocker stands in front of the gravestone of James Henry Payne and takes a quick photograph. Payne died at the age of 73 in October 1917 and was buried in the Norfolk town of North Walsham, along with his wife Eleanor...

Lifestyle
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi shared a look inside his scenic island vacation in the Seychelles with his two kids and two siblings.

Lifestyle
Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns have been together for five years and got engaged in New York City.

Lifestyle
Inside Cheslin and Layla Kolbe’s Christmas family celebrations, including Springbok Jesse Kriel in Tokyo, Japan. Take a look…

Lifestyle
SA ministerial travel expenses attained new heights in 2025. These were the departments that spent the most extravagantly …

Entertainment
The case was plagued by a convoluted legal process stretching over three years.

Entertainment
A suspect linked to the factory was arrested wearing a gas mask and carrying a knife, Japanese media reported.

Entertainment
Residents found burning debris near their homes following a US strike that they never expected to reach their area.

Entertainment
With none of the SA sides in action, Munster have a chance to go past the Stormers at the top of the points table.
Science/Tech
The global smartphone and PC markets face potential contractions of up to 5.2% and 8.9% respectively in 2026, according to downside risk scenarios from IDC that trace the problem to memory chip manufacturers shifting production capacity away from consumer electronics toward AI data centers. Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and Micron Technology have pivoted their limited cleanroom space toward...

Science/Tech
Texas governor among those to call for expanded access to ibogaine, said to help with treating veterans with PTSD
For half a century, psychedelics largely belonged to the cultural left: anti-war, anti-capitalist, suspicious of the church and state. Now, one of the most politically consequential psychedelic drugs in the US – ibogaine – is being championed by evangelical Christians,...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: China on Friday launched three venture capital funds to invest in “hard technology” areas, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The capital contribution plans for the funds have been finalised, each with more than 50 billion yuan ($7.14 billion), according to the report. The funds will primarily invest in early-stage startups and the targets should be valued at...
Science/Tech
A tech C.E.O. explains why A.I. probably won’t cure diseases anytime soon. Hint: You still need humans.

Motoring
Tyre theft is a massive problem in South Africa, but there are a few simple measures you can take to avoid becoming a victim.
Motoring

Motoring
There are several steps you should take if you are caught in a hailstorm, and a few steps to assess the damage.

Motoring
Global automakers are facing greater uncertainty as they navigate an environment of trade tensions, regulatory changes and uncertain economic outlooks.
Health
She went on testosterone to help with her menopausal symptoms. The effects had unexpected consequences for their marriage.

Health
Some of the lamps – which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder – are available to loan for up to three weeks.
Health
Brendan Costello was a cleareyed writer who might have found this article a bit treacly. Such is the cost of being a good guy.

Health
Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier.