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Glasgow beat Edinburgh again to win 1872 Cup
Glasgow Warriors make it back-to-back wins over Edinburgh with victory in a largely drab affair at Murrayfield to win the 1872 Cup for the fourth successive season.
SATURDAY, 27 DECEMBER 2025, 19:45

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Glasgow Warriors make it back-to-back wins over Edinburgh with victory in a largely drab affair at Murrayfield to win the 1872 Cup for the fourth successive season.

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Pep Guardiola warned his players not to be overweight in the festive season – but there is little fat to trim at Manchester City who saw off Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.

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Liverpool and Wolves pay tribute to Diogo Jota as his two former sides meet for the first time since his death.

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Liverpool and Wolves pay tribute to Diogo Jota as his two former sides meet for the first time since his death.

South Africa
CoGTA is concerned that the number of people affected by the storms will rise

South Africa
Eskom says its two sub-stations have been damaged in Tzaneen, Limpopo.

South Africa
The uMngeni Municipality is outraged following Mbongeni Sikhakhane’s murder.

South Africa
A 14-year-old girl has been injured after being struck by a stray bullet during a heist in Thokoza

World
Police say the suspects raised around €7m (£6m) for the militant group over more than two years.

World
This year saw the dismantling of USAID, the United States’ premier aid agency. What was the impact and what does the future of U.S. foreign aid look like in the health realm?

World
Myanmar’s is holding its first elections since the military seized power five years ago. It could give the military junta more legitimacy.

World
Russia attacked Ukraine’s capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, killing one and wounding over 20 people a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., local authorities said.

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

Africa
Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.

Africa
Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.

Business
While domestic workers remain one of the most vulnerable consumer classes in South Africa, the segment has seen a remarkable turnaround over the past five years when it comes to loan defaults.

Business
Accelerate Property Fund is selling two malls in Johannesburg, as its largest assets, Fourways Mall, starts showing signs of life.

Business
Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.

Business
FirstRand, the owner of FNB and RMB, is offering good value to investors, with the company set to grow in the digital banking space after buying a slice of Dubai-based Optasia.

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

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.

Sport
Fifth seed Jonny Clayton wins a deciding set to beat number 44 Niels Zonneveld and reach the last 16 of the PDC World Championship.

Sport
Thabiso Monyane made an exciting move to Kaizer Chiefs on 3 July. His spell at Amakhosi has been disrupted, but the potential has always been clear.

Sport
Sean Bowen delivers a home victory aboard Haiti Couleurs to win the 2025 Welsh Grand National at Chepstow.

Sport
Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue outpoints Alan David Picasso Romero with a classy display in Riyadh to retain his undisputed super-bantamweight title.
Education
Marina Vance had an E.P.A. grant to help homeowners counter the impact of wildfire smoke, until the agency deemed the research “no longer consistent” with its priorities.
Education
Companies benefiting from A.I. should donate a small percentage of their profits to retrain the workers the tech will displace.
Education
A new study suggests that distressed borrowers using a simpler bankruptcy process are succeeding — and that more people like them should try.
Education
The grand jury received testimony that the man had acted to defend his son, who had faced bullying before the shooting, a local prosecutor said.

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi reacts to alleged girlfriend Rachel John’s ‘a day in a life in South Africa’ video amid rumours of their romance.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Bloemfontein’s big-city, small-town vibe is attracting first-time property buyers in their droves. But there’s more to it than that …

Lifestyle
The 26-year-old Broadway child star leaves behind a 3-year-old son.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 28 December 2025.

Entertainment
A collapse of five wickets falling for 18 runs in 23 balls proved extremely costly for the Capitals as they were stunned by JSK in their SA20 opener.

Entertainment
Rescuers battling high waves have recovered debris but no sign yet of four missing passengers near Padar Island.

Entertainment
Search and rescue operations continue for a missing person in Amanzimtoti.

Science/Tech
Money gifts burning a hole in your pocket? These deals on WIRED-tested gadgets and gizmos will stretch your dollars.
Science/Tech
An astrophysicist at the University of Rochester writes that “many” of his colleagues in physics “have come to believe that a mystery is unfolding in every microbe, animal, and human.” And it’s a mystery that: – “Challenges basic assumptions physicists have held for centuries”- “May even help redefine the field for the next generation”- “Could answer essential questions about AI.” In short,...

Science/Tech
A Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) route leak on the network of a major undersea cable firm connecting South Africa to the rest of the world was behind a recent local Internet outage.
Science/Tech
On Wednesday (Christmas Eve), the Free Software Foundation announced it had received two major contributions totaling around $900,000 USD — in the cryptocurrency Monero. The two donations “are among some of the largest private gifts ever made to the organization,” the FSF said in a statement. “The donors wish to remain anonymous,” according to the FSF’s statement:The organization is in its...
Motoring

Motoring
Chery is rapidly expanding in South Africa, with plans to launch two new car brands in early 2026.

Motoring
You don’t need to be a technical expert or mechanic – simple preparation gets you a long way.

Motoring
JMC has officially launched the Vigus bakkie in South Africa.
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.
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.