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High court blocks Eskom’s R54bn tariff claw back deal with Nersa
Court sends Eskom tariff decision back to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for a fresh public process.
TUESDAY, 23 DECEMBER 2025, 09:22

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Court sends Eskom tariff decision back to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for a fresh public process.

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England will “look into” reports of players drinking excessively during a break from the Ashes series in Noosa, says director of cricket Rob Key.

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Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup players reflect on their monumental victory over the US at Bethpage in New York for a BBC Radio 5 Live golf special to be aired on 26 December.

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Thirty-six members of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature have been suspended following chaotic and violent scenes during a no-confidence vote sitting earlier this month.

South Africa
The visit will include walkabouts at malls and other identified spots in the eThekwini District.

South Africa
POPCRU calls on govt to properly resource investigative and intelligence units to deal with crime.

South Africa
Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock was shot and killed in the Johannesburg CBD last week.

South Africa
Two people questioned in DJ Warras case have been arrested and charged with murder, police say.
World
US President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be “smart” for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to step down, as US naval forces pressed a blockade on the South American country’s oil wealth.

World
The Christmas homecoming of Jack Hibbert, who was shot in the head and shoulder, is a “miracle”, his family say.
World
Denmark has summoned the US ambassador after US President Donald Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to Greenland.

World
India’s rural jobs guarantee, a global model, faces controversy as a new law reshapes the original scheme.

Africa
The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria’s wild, end-of-year party seasons.

Africa
In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028 – switching away from biennial finals.

Africa
David Munyua became an instant cult hero at Alexandra Palace on Thursday following a shock win over Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.

Africa
Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Business
Mecer Inter-Ed is expanding its AWS training portfolio and launching an exclusive online event for South African professionals.

Business
Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.

Business
The Compeition Commission has approved the sale of Bluff Towers Shopping Centre in Durban.
Business

Politics
Boyce suspended 31 MK and one EFF member, accusing them of an assault on the House’s dignity.

Politics
Parliament’s Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says 40 public hearings were held all over the country.

Politics
Chaos erupted in the KZN Legislature during the motion of no confidence against the premier.

Politics
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence last week.

Sport
Adam Wharton holds the key to Crystal Palace enjoying more success and becoming a consistent presence in European football.
Sport
Iconic duo.

Sport
Pirates stars coming up trumps.

Sport
Another big test on the horizon for Broos and Bafana.
Education
[SNA] Khartoum, December 22, 2025 (SUNA) – President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, inspected the headquarters of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Khartoum State during an extended meeting held by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Ahmed Mudawi Musa, with the Vice-Chancellors of public...
Education
[Vanguard] The Kebbi State Government’s approval of a ₦10 billion intervention to support intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj recently reignited debate over fiscal priorities. The approval came barely weeks after bandits abducted 25 students from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga.
Education
[Leadership] Media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has raised doubts about the circumstances surrounding the abduction and release of students from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State.
Education
[New Times] A group of young Rwandans living in Poland on Monday, December 22, visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Campaign Against Genocide Museum as part of a cultural heritage initiative aimed at strengthening their understanding of Rwanda’s history, identity, and national journey.

Lifestyle
The eThekwini Municipality is experiencing a bumper festive season, with visitors injecting an estimated R6 billion into the city’s economy.

Lifestyle
Media personality and businessman DJ Warras will be laid to rest in Johannesburg on Tuesday following his fatal shooting last week.

Lifestyle
Media personality Minnie Dlamini has agreed to pay back a total of R50 000 to the National Lotteries Commision. Here’s what we know…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Pizza Chef founder Dino Nathanael says pizza just has that certain something. And that certain something has been part of his life since childhood.

Entertainment
Hybridised 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbo engine produces 326kW of power and 790Nm of torque.

Entertainment
Intelligence-driven operation in Vosman uncovers stolen vehicles and weapons cache ahead of festive season.

Entertainment
With the Christmas rush in full swing, here are some ideas to get your last-minute gifting sorted
Science/Tech
Tony Isaac shares a report from NPR: The U.S. government calculates the country’s official time using more than a dozen atomic clocks at a federal facility northwest of Denver. But when a destructive windstorm knocked out power to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) laboratory in Boulder on Wednesday and a backup generator subsequently failed, time ever so slightly slowed...

Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
PariPesa is consistently considered one of the best online betting sites 2025, and many say it takes the top spot. It does a lot of things right and attracts many players as a result. If you’re new to the scene or if you’ve never used the site before, we will discuss PariPesa’s success here. We […]

Science/Tech
An AI-powered property solution is bridging the wealth gap for millions. E-DEED grants financial identity to the “unbanked” by valuing informal homes. A dormant asset class worth between R2 and R3 trillion has been sitting in South Africa’s townships and rural areas, largely invisible to the formal economy. Without title deeds, pay slips, or formal […]

Motoring
A recent media sentiment report has revealed that Suzuki and its ally Toyota achieved the highest scores over the past year.

Motoring
South Africans must take their own steps to prepare and avoid becoming a statistic.

Motoring
South Africans have a dangerous habit of drunk driving over the holiday period.

Motoring
TopAuto offers unmatched reach for brands looking to influence South Africa’s most active motoring consumers.

Health
Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.
Health
In some studies, half of patients stopped taking GLP-1s within a year despite the benefits, citing the expense and side effects.
Health
The term has been popularized on social media to describe numbness and low motivation. Experts offer ways to break out of these feelings.

Health
You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose – but now you’ve stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off?