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Archer named in England T20 World Cup squad
Jofra Archer is named in England’s squad for the T20 World Cup despite missing the last two Ashes Tests.
TUESDAY, 30 DECEMBER 2025, 09:24

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Jofra Archer is named in England’s squad for the T20 World Cup despite missing the last two Ashes Tests.
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The South African Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation has called Israel’s move to recognise Somaliland a dangerous violation of Somalia’s territorial integrity.
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In this episode, radio personality and MC Tyrone Paulsen and Janine van der Post wrap up the season and talk about some of their favourite cars they’ve driven this year.

South Africa
The department’s MEC Bukiwe Fanta says they intend to open a case against the parents.

South Africa
The gruesome mass shooting left the Bekkersdal community devastated and still living in fear.

South Africa
Police say all the victims of the Cape Flats shooting were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment

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

World
Cecilia Giménez’s effort to restore the painting Ecce Homo earned the artwork the nickname “Monkey Christ”.

World
The country’s first female prime minister governed in periods of violent unrest and economic hardship.

World
The father-and-son duo spent a month in the Philippines before the attack that killed 15 people in Bondi.

World
Trump shrugged off the drills which come two weeks after the US announced an $11bn arms sale to Taiwan.

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
Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

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.

Business
Here are five important things happening on Tuesday, 30 December 2025.
Business

Business
The operator of South Africa’s last remaining manganese smelter said it may have to cut as many as 600 jobs as high power prices undermine the viability of its business.

Business
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. rallied the most in a quarter-century after Africa’s biggest drugmaker said it will sell its assets in the Asia-Pacific region, excluding China, to an Australian private equity firm for R26.5 billion.

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
Bafana Bafana booked their place in the Last 16 of AFCON 2025 after edging Zimbabwe in a dramatic Group B decider on Monday night.

Sport
The two fatalities in the road accident involving Anthony Joshua in Nigeria were identified as “two close friends and team members”.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have suffered just one league defeat this season and it was under Nasreddine Nabi. Will Amakhosi keep the co-coaches?

Sport
Here is how much the top earners and lowest paid Springboks made in 2025. Can you guess which players were paid the most – and least?
Education
[New Times] At least 890 school leaders have been dismissed from their leadership positions following a comprehensive performance assessment, according to the Ministry of Education.
Education
[Nyasa Times] The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government’s much-touted free secondary education policy will not be entirely free for thousands of learners in grant-aided schools, as parents and guardians will still be required to pay hefty boarding fees of K460,000 per term.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] The world of work today, in the 21st century, is far more unpredictable than it was in the 20th century. Jobs come and go, roles change constantly, and automation and digital disruption are the only constants. Many young people will one day do jobs that don’t yet exist or did not exist a few years ago. Change is the new normal.
Education

Lifestyle
Prince Kaybee opened up about the death of his mother and urged people to be mindful of their weight. Take a look…
Lifestyle

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

Entertainment
Price of Volkswagen’s entry-level compact SUV dips below psychological R400k mark.

Entertainment
Parenting is not for sissies. But it’s also the greatest and most satisfying thing anyone could ever do.

Entertainment
Spoil yourself and love every part of your night as you take care of yourself into the New Year.

Entertainment
Tarot card reader Samantha Celeste said 2026 may be tough with political and economic turbulence. Here’s what’s on the cards for Mzansi.

Science/Tech
One of the most effective ways to show South Africans that your products are worth their money is through a product review on MyBroadband.
Science/Tech
The Wall Street Journal reports that Boston’s once-booming biotech sector has hit a sharp downturn, leaving newly minted Ph.D.s struggling to find work as venture funding dries up, lab space sits empty, and companies downsize or relocate amid rising costs and policy uncertainty. The Wall Street Journal reports: Boston’s biotech sector, long a vital economic engine for one of America’s...

Science/Tech
Artificial intelligence’s insatiable appetite for data storage has delivered a relatively recently-listed Japanese memory chipmaker world-beating stock gains this year.

Science/Tech
LG Electronics introduced a TV designed to resemble framed artwork, imitating a style popularised by rival Samsung Electronics in recent years.

Motoring
The deal could be valued at about R20 billion and would involve HOF Capital and BlueFive Capital.
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.
Health
More than 500 women claimed that they had received unnecessary operations. Hospital leaders said they were not aware of a doctor’s misconduct.
Health
The United States is expected to adopt the vaccine schedule used by Denmark, a much smaller country with universal health care.
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.