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Melbourne Ashes pitch rated ‘unsatisfactory’ by ICC
The pitch from the two-day Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne is rated as “unsatisfactory” by the International Cricket Council.
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The pitch from the two-day Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne is rated as “unsatisfactory” by the International Cricket Council.
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Trump and Zelensky offered few details and did not provide a deadline for completing a peace deal, although Trump said it would be clear “in a few weeks” whether negotiations to end the war would succeed. He said a few “thorny issues” around territory must be resolved.
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Working abroad offers South Africans an affordable way to travel the world by earning in foreign currencies while exploring new countries,

South Africa
Linomtha Skeyi’s body was discovered on Christmas morning in an open field.

South Africa
COGTA says infrastructure, including health facilities and roads, have been damaged.

South Africa
Twenty-six matric candidates from seven schools in Pretoria allegedly accessed matric papers.
South Africa
Doornkop building collapse to be investigated
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has requested an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse of a building in Doornkop, Johannesburg.
The tragic incident claimed the lives of three people, including a child. Three others have been taken to hospital with injuries.
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World
The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at U.S. arms sales, and a statement by Japan’s prime minister saying its military could get involved if China were to take action against Taiwan.
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Taiwan’s military said it has deployed “appropriate forces” in response to China’s drills around the democratic island.

World
President Trump could use the face-to-face at his Mar-a-Lago estate to look for ways to speed up the peace process, as Israel’s leader has been accused of not pushing his side to move fast enough.

World
Authorities say the actions of Ahmed al Ahmed, a shop owner, saved countless lives.

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.

Africa
The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

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

Business
An extensive list of international companies across several industries exited South Africa in 2025.

Business
Business Talk is South Africa’s top business podcast and the preferred choice for industry experts to share their insights.
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Politics
The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

Politics
The EFF says the move threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Politics
Former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday.

Politics
‘Addressing hijacked buildings isn’t a law enforcement task but a housing, development imperative’

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns are looking to beef their squad up for the second half of the season and their latest transfer target has been revealed.

Sport
Kawhi Leonard equals the Los Angeles Clippers record for most points in a game to help his side beat the Detroit Pistons 112-99.

Sport
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not end his playing career until he scores his 1,000th career goal.
Sport
Bafana Bafana are preparing for a demanding encounter when they face Zimbabwe in a crucial AFCON Group B match on Monday.

Education
Candidates will have to sit assessments in person unless there are exceptional circumstances, says ACCA
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The world’s largest accounting body is to stop students being allowed to take exams remotely to crack down on a rise in cheating on tests that underpin professional qualifications.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which has almost...
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) program is fully funded and prepared for the upcoming transition to senior school, while warning against political interference and misinformation in the education sector.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government has released Sh44 billion to guarantee that 1.13 million students transition seamlessly from junior to senior school, President William Ruto announced on Sunday.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Ministry of Education has rejected more than 66,000 appeals from learners seeking a review of their Grade 10 senior school placements following the release of the 2025 Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) results, citing limited capacity in popular schools.
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Northgate Shopping Centre in Randburg has confirmed that a section of its ceiling collapsed following heavy rainfall.

Entertainment
Fikile Mbalula’s festive playlist sparked online backlash, as South Africans demanded answers, not vibes, from ANC leadership.
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“We are third in the league behind Arsenal and Manchester City. Wow,” said Emery.

Entertainment
France legend Zinedine Zidane was among the 18,522 crowd to watch his son Luca play in goal for the Desert Foxes.
Science/Tech
Engadget reports on “a widespread breach” of Ubisoft’s game Rainbow Six Siege “that left various players with billions of in-game credits, ultra-rare skins of weapons, and banned accounts.” Ubisoft took the game’s servers offline early Saturday morning, and as of Sunday night its status page still shows “unplanned outage” on all servers across PC, PlayStation and Xbox:Ubisoft later clarified...

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Banks and insurers must unify fragmented decisions to manage risk, regulation and customer expectations in real time, writes SAS South Africa’s James MacDonald.

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Enjoy up to 50% off deliveries, free meals, and more with the latest Home Chef coupons.

Science/Tech
First Technology Western Cape combines IT procurement, Dell AI PCs and practical automation to help businesses operate faster and smarter.

Motoring
1.5 million South Africans visit TopAuto each month to read more about the latest vehicles and automotive sector news.

Motoring
The first combustion engine car was developed by a man who would go on to help found one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands.

Motoring
You can buy a Mercedes-Benz bakkie in South Africa, but you won’t find it in showrooms.

Motoring
One company is responsible for the largest number of vehicle recalls in history.

Health
Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders.
Health
When the Trump administration slashed foreign aid, it gutted a program that had reduced malaria deaths world wide. In northern Cameroon, health workers scrambled to protect children in one last rainy season.
Health
Recent research highlights that the egg may be the leading lady, but she needs her supporting cast.
Health
The National Kidney Registry has matched thousands of kidney donors with recipients. It has also paid millions of dollars to a company owned by its founder.