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SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms across several provinces
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 12 December 2025.
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South Africa
Revealing schools with matric paper leak will cause panic: Gwarube
Gwarube says English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences question papers were leaked.

South Africa
Officer testifies that video links Shebe Maburna to shooting incident
Shebe Maburna is facing several counts of attempted murder.

South Africa
MKP councillor among UIF fraud accused: SIU
SIU conducting simultaneous raids at properties of individuals and businesses in KZN and Gauteng.
South Africa
Two officials suspended over matric exam paper leaks
Two officials suspended over matric exam paper leaks
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed that two officials from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) have been suspended with immediate effect following a breach that saw matric exam papers leaked to learners in Pretoria.
Gwarube revealed the development during a media briefing on Thursday, saying the leak was...

World
Poland arrests Russian archaeologist wanted in Ukraine
The allegations against the suspect includes the illegal excavation of an ancient city in Crimea.

World
Senate to vote on 2 health care proposals. And, the latest U.S. move against Venezuela
The Senate is expected to vote on two opposing health care proposals today. And, the Trump administration says it has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in its latest move in the region.

World
Pakistan’s military sentences its former spy chief to 14 years in jail
Faiz Hameed led Pakistan’s ISI intelligence agency during the tenure of now-jailed former PM Imran Khan.

World
Trump administration says the U.S. seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast
The Trump administration says it seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, as Congress presses for answers about U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats and the admiral overseeing the strikes retires.

Africa
Kenyan court suspends ‘landmark’ US health aid deal over data privacy concerns
The landmark $2.5bn Kenya-US deal has been stopped until the court hears the case over data privacy.

Africa
Ghana deports Israelis in retaliation for alleged mistreatment of Ghanaians
Ghana says its citizens were subjected to “humiliating treatment” in Israel, which has not commented.

Africa
Benin coup plot leader hiding in Togo, official tells BBC
The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.

Africa
Ex-president’s daughter sworn in as South African MP after half-sister quits
Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Business
Major shopping mall in South Africa sold at a big discount for R300 million
The Competition Commission has approved the sale of the Balfour Mall, with the 37,000 square metre retail centre just one of many being sold by its previous owners.

Business
Workers’ rights bill standoff continues after Lords defeat
It comes after ministers struck a deal between businesses and unions aimed at allowing the bill to progress.

Business
Jamie Oliver on the return of his restaurant chain
Speaking to Amol Rajan on the BBC’s Radical podcast, chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver reveals all about his experiences of failure and learning from it.

Business
Drax unveils plan for data centre at power station
The firm aims to expand its power station near Selby with a 100MW data centre by 2027.

Politics
ANC members can’t campaign for another organisation: Makhura
ANC NEC member David Makhura addressed a media briefing at the party’s NGC in Boksburg.

Politics
Malema calls for complete G20 Summit boycott if SA isn’t invited
Donald Trump has announced that he will not invite SA to the G20 in Miami, Florida.

Politics
PAC holds its Elective Conference in Gqeberha ahead of 2026 elections
PAC is holding its Elective Conference in Gqeberha, which started today it will end on Sunday

Politics
DA accuses MEC of exploiting nurses over unpaid two month salaries
DA in Gauteng has accused MEC Faith Mazibuko of exploiting nurses over unpaid two month salaries

Sport
Tierney will return to lead WRU in January
The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed chief executive Abi Tierney will return to fully resume her leadership position at the start of 2026.

Sport
LIVE SCORING | Proteas v India: Second T20
Keep track of the live scoring as the Proteas take on India in the second T20 match in a five-game series on Thursday.

Sport
PFL contract ends soon – Ngannou
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou suggests he could fight UFC legend Jon Jones or ex-boxing world champion Deontay Wilder in 2026.

Sport
Big blow: Bafana Bafana defender suffer injury
FCSB general manager Mihai Stoica confirmed that Ngezana was forced off the field over the weekend but will he be fit for Bafana?

Education
Eight more UK universities cut recruitment ties with fossil fuel industry
Manchester Metropolitan University again wins top spot for climate and social justice in league table
More universities have severed ties with fossil fuel companies, banning them from recruitment fairs and refusing to advertise roles in the industry, according to the latest higher education league table.
The analysis found that eight more universities had signed up to end recruitment ties with...
Education
Kenya: Christmas Gift of Education – Lazizi Welfare Foundation Builds Grade 9 Classroom At Nifikie Christian School
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Lazizi Welfare Foundation marked the holiday season with a celebration that went beyond festivity, highlighting its commitment to quality education for every child.
Education
Nigeria: Amir Fund Revives Prize-Giving Tradition in School
[This Day] The AMIR Fund has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with African Church Grammar School, Abeokuta, Ogun State, formally reviving its long-standing prize-giving tradition and expanding the fund’s impact in education.
Education
Rwanda: Inside Kigali Schools’ Fall From Grace
[New Times] Over half of Kigali’s O-Level students failed national exams this year, raising alarm among educators. Stakeholders from across the city therefore convened in Gasabo District on Wednesday, December 10, to discuss the underperformance of a number of primary and secondary schools.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10 ways you’ll know I’ve won Friday’s R83 million PowerBall jackpot
If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play! You know what they say, you’ve got to be in it, to win it.

Lifestyle
Snake season: Western Cape residents issued dire warning
Western Cape residents have been warned of a spike in visibility of highly venomous snakes during the hot summer months…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Umalusi reassures that exam leak investigations will not delay matric results
Following leaked NSC papers in Gauteng, Umalusi says probes continue but results for unaffected matrics remain on track.

Entertainment
X Repo’s Xolani Maphanga hospitalised after terrifying pool accident
Recovering in hospital after the accident that left fans and netizens deeply concerned.

Entertainment
NDPP interviews: Hermione Cronje says NPA dysfunction drove her to resign twice
The institution faced what she called a ‘skills catastrophe’.

Entertainment
Malema addresses claims of relation with ‘Cat’ Matlala, explains absence from Sibiya testimony
Julius Malema has finally addressed social media claims about whether his wife, Mantwa Matlala, and Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala are related.

Science/Tech
MVT Systems – Modernise your IT without the complexity
MVT Systems offers a full-stack, Microsoft-powered service suite to help companies scale their IT systems securely and cost-effectively.
Science/Tech
US Could Ask Foreign Tourists For Five-Year Social Media History Before Entry
Tourists from dozens of countries including the UK could be asked to provide a five-year social media history as a condition of entry to the United States, under a new proposal unveiled by American officials. From a report: The new condition would affect people from dozens of countries who are eligible to visit the US for 90 days without a visa, as long as they have filled out an Electronic...

Science/Tech
The Best Samsung Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.

Science/Tech
South African spreadsheet master — student wins global Excel championship
University of Pretoria student Pieter Pienaar is the first South African to take the title.

Motoring
Seven tips to remember if you are involved in a car accident
With the festive season finally upon us once again, here are a few tips which may help if you are unfortunately involved in a car accident.

Motoring
South Africa needs to ditch driver’s licence cards
South Africa’s largest public sector trade union has voiced its support for a plan to replace the country’s physical driver’s licences with a new digital system.

Motoring
New international flight for South Africa
South African Airways has just launched a new international flight route to a popular holiday destination.
Motoring
Health
New Eli Lilly Drug Retatrutide Brought Major Weight Loss in Trial
The maker of Zepbound reported results from a study of retatrutide, which targets three hormones in the body and led to much more weight loss than any approved drug.
Health
How Long Should You Take Antidepressants?
Clinical guidelines are vague, so we asked psychiatrists what to consider when deciding whether to continue taking these medications.
Health
A Surrogacy Firm Told Parents-to-Be Their Money Was Safe. Suddenly, It Vanished.
Surro Connections held itself out as a reliable business. Now, clients have lost as much as tens of thousands of dollars meant to compensate women carrying their pregnancies.

Health
Last minute offer may avert next week’s doctor strike
Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.