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BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Bottles or cans?
After the Bell: Bottles or cans?
MONDAY, 08 DECEMBER 2025, 19:28
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After the Bell: Bottles or cans?

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A three-year-old girl was among 21 people injured during the incident at the west London airport.

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This year, more than ever, mixing high and low has become the chicest way of dressing with a sense of fun. We have fully entered the era of being totally gagged over “designer x mass market” collabs.
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‘Stop showing off your wealth,’ Ramaphosa tells ANC while party staff picket over pay outside

South Africa
Twelve people were killed and thirteen others wounded in Saulville, Pretoria on Saturday.

South Africa
SIU finds KZN contract for 72 chemical toilets to 11 schools was irregularly awarded and extended.

South Africa
DA urges probe into Joburg’s rising water tanker use, writes to COGTA, Treasury, and Water Dept.

South Africa
The five appeared in court on charges related to alleged recruitment of people for Russian military.

World
The court is hearing arguments in Trump v Slaughter – a case that could have major implications for the independence of some federal agencies.

World
The Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case about President Trump’s firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. And, Senate Democrats are set to pitch a plan to extend ACA subsidies this week.

World
People gathered in Bethlehem, in the Israeli occupied West Bank, to watch the lighting of the Christmas tree Saturday. It’s the first time it’s happened since the war in Gaza began two years ago.
World
EU countries are expected to approve a significant tightening of Europe’s immigration policy, including endorsing the concept of setting up “return hubs” for migrants outside the 27-nation bloc.

Africa
Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

Africa
Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

Africa
Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

Africa
Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Business
Guernsey Dairy’s production manager credits the fall to people buying cheaper alternatives

Business
Multichoice will officially delist from the JSE this week after Canal+ successfully squeezed out the remaining shareholders.

Business
The Duke’s Course in St Andrews will be rebranded the Craigtoun Course, after a nearby country park.
Business

Politics
Ramaphosa was speaking at the ANC’s 5th National General Council in Boksburg.

Politics
Mahumapelo says the US must not dictate South Africa’s geo-political perspectives.

Politics
IEC says numerous parties have shown interest as it hosts pre-election workshops for the 2026 polls.

Politics
NPA Head Shamila Batohi was cross-examined at inquiry into Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

Sport
Mohamed Salah has been dropped from Liverpool’s squad for their Champions League tie away to Inter Milan on Tuesday evening.

Sport
Jerome Damon has questioned the officials’ offside call against Kaizer Chiefs, insisting Da Silva’s first-half goal should have stood.

Sport
After Mohamed Salah’s extraordinary interview about his Liverpool future, we have looked at some of the other big Premier League outbursts

Sport
Arsenal stars Olivia Smith and Stina Balckstenius both feature in the best goals from the weekend’s Women’s Super League action.
Education
[Vanguard] The management of Lagos State University (LASU) has expressed strong outrage over a viral video titled “Bandits Prank on Lasuites” that caused panic within the university community after it was uploaded online on Friday, 5th December 2025.

Education
Teachers in England and Wales are burnt-out and barely functioning. Solving that will help young people and their families too
Tis the season to be jolly, unless you’re a teacher, in which case you are most likely a zombified wreck tenuously held together by caffeine and chocolate bars that aren’t even made of chocolate any more.
In the popular imagination, teachers finish at 4pm and have...
Education
[UCT] Associate Professor Zarina Patel, a leading scholar in urban sustainability and environmental governance at the University of Cape Town (UCT), has been elected to the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf). She joins 45 of the country’s most distinguished researchers in the 2025 intake, with UCT contributing 20% of this year’s cohort.

Education
Apprentices split their time between training and working – and are paid by their employer.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Christmas shopping doesn’t stop on Christmas Day. Capitalise on the post-Christmas sales with these effective business strategies.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Nonkululeko Mantula had requested her passport be returned so she could attend a conference in Venezuela.

Entertainment
If you are making a profit from crypto, you must pay tax on any income you derive from it. Beware, because the taxman is watching.

Entertainment
Early detection, says Zanele Dr Ngwenya, depends on following intervals that are based on risk, not on fear or old habits.

Entertainment
The Cheetahs were no match for a powerful Exeter side, and now have to pick themselves up for another tough match against Stade Francais.
Science/Tech
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake has shaken Japan, prompting tsunami warnings and orders for residents to evacuate. From a report: A tsunami as high as 3 metres (10ft) could hit the country’s north-eastern coast after the earthquake occurred offshore at 11.15pm local time (2.15pm GMT), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. Tsunami warnings were issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido,...

Science/Tech
Today is the final day of REI’s sale, and deals are disappearing fast. Grab what you need with these great deals on tents, packs, and merino wool.
Science/Tech
An investigation has revealed how stablecoins — cryptocurrencies pegged to the US dollar that exist largely beyond traditional financial oversight — have become a practical tool for criminals and sanctioned individuals to move funds across borders almost instantly and convert them back into spendable money, often without detection. A Chainalysis report from February estimated that up to $25...

Science/Tech
The fight over the future of Hollywood just got nastier, and its outcome could have significant ramifications for DStv.

Motoring
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has taken the covers off a new supercar called the GT, and it’s coming to South Africa.

Motoring
An investigation has uncovered extensive fraud at South Africa’s Driver’s Licence Testing Centres, including over 190,000 dodgy licence cards.
Motoring

Motoring
Crossovers and SUVs may be popular, but hatchbacks remain the king of affordability in South Africa.
Health
Statistics show a clear spike in eight cancers, but some experts say that many cases never needed to be found.

Health
It’s a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.

Health
Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures in new Scottish legislation.
Health
People who have insurance under the Affordable Care Act are being asked to pay more for plans that will cover less of their care.