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Latest peace plan offers possible Ukrainian withdrawal from east, Zelensky says
On the key question of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a “free economic zone” is a potential option.
WEDNESDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2025, 12:05

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On the key question of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a “free economic zone” is a potential option.

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In Umlazi, just outside Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, is a high school that has been operating for nearly 60 years and is known as one of the largest in the country by student population.

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An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called to discuss the US seizure of two tankers.
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The primatologist closed the gap between humanity and the rest of the natural world, dedicating her life to understanding and protecting it.

South Africa
Thobakgale raised concerns over prison rule breaches during a surprise search at Grootvlei Centre.

South Africa
Thousands of passengers are travelling home, racing to reach families in time for Christmas.

South Africa
Investors in African energy projects continue to face a familiar challenge. The continent offers vast resource potential and the prospect of strong returns, but political, regulatory and operational risks frequently delay or derail projects. High-profile developments illustrate the issue. The Mozambique LNG project, valued at about $20 billion, has faced repeated delays due to security […]

South Africa
The Mastercard Economics Institute has released its Economic Outlook 2026, forecasting resilient growth across the Middle East and Africa despite a moderating global economy. The report projects global real GDP growth of 3.1% in 2026, while the Middle East and North Africa region is expected to expand at a faster pace of 3.6% year on […]
World
Newly released US documents reveal emails suggesting Britain’s former prince Andrew discussed “inappropriate friends” with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s accomplice.

World
The State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints.
World
The US State Department said it would deny visas to a former EU commissioner and four others, accusing them of seeking to “coerce” American social media platforms into censoring viewpoints they oppose.
World
A new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released contains numerous references to US President Donald Trump, including documents detailing flights he took on his then friend’s private jet, and other claims that his Justice Department described as “untrue and sensationalist”.

Africa
As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

Africa
Jane Ansah is going in a private capacity but reports about the cost and entourage have riled people up.

Africa
Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women – some going without food for days.

Africa
The Kenyan marathoner has all the running accolades he needs but is now focusing on new goals.

Business
BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

Business
Engineering and construction giant Murray & Roberts Holdings has delivered its final message to shareholders as it announces it last day on the JSE, and the next steps of its liquidation in 2026.

Business
South Africa’s decision to modify a plan to break up its state-owned power utility into three separate entities is encountering opposition from creditors and foreign government funders.

Business
Located in the popular Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ), 30km north of Durban, this property can easily be converted into a state-of-the-art factory.

Politics
Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday following an illness.

Politics
Mashatile called on South Africans to continue embracing the values of Ubuntu.
Politics
A week after she fulfilled her lifelong dream of obtaining a PhD, activist and researcher Dr Reneè Thompson died.

Politics
The Bitou Deputy Mayor was seen in a widely circulated video at the weekend, firing a gun.

Sport
Ben Stokes says he understands the criticism his side are facing during his “toughest time as England captain”, as their Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.

Sport
Indian teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes history as the youngest player to score a century in men’s List A cricket.

Sport
Ulster lock Cormac Izuchukwu says “pride in the province” is what helps make Irish derbies special as the side prepare to take on Connacht this weekend.

Sport
Mozambique believe they can reach the knockout stage at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, according to former international Manuel Bucuane.
Education
[New Times] Venantie Mukabutera, a parent from Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District, once believed it would be impossible for her child living with a disability to attend school like other children.
Education
[SNA] Khartoum, December 23, 2025 (SUNA) – Wali of Khartoum State, Mr. Ahmed Osman Hamza, held a meeting at his office today with Federal Minister of Education and National Orientation, Dr. Al-Tohami Al-Zein Hagar, in the presence of the Ministry’s Undersecretary, Dr. Ahmed Khalifa Omar, and the Director-General and Acting Minister of Culture, Information, and Tourism, Al-Tayib Saad Al-Din.
Education
[New Times] The deployment of Zimbabwean teachers under a bilateral exchange programme is already yielding tangible results, particularly in improving English language proficiency among Rwandan students, according to Claudette Irere, the Minister of State for Education.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Ministry of Education has revealed that it received around 100,000 requests from learners and parents seeking changes to Grade 10 school placements on the first day of the seven-day review window.

Lifestyle
New research suggests a surprising link between cheese and dementia risk. Here’s what a long-term study found and what it really means.
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Entertainment
Hijacked buildings in the City of Johannesburg have been blamed for crime in many parts of the city.

Entertainment
The lotto jackpot soars to a massive R73 million tonight

Entertainment
Take the dull out of Christmas lunch conversation with these ten strange facts that you can whip out at the table. Here’s the lowdown.

Entertainment
This festive season is about celebrating the little moments, staying refreshed and enjoying flavours that feel both exciting and easy.

Science/Tech
Enschede, NETHERLANDS (PinionNewswire) — THE.Hosting, an international provider of high-performance VPS and dedicated servers, is summarizing the results of a highly successful 2025 and announcing its strategic development plans for 2026. Over the past year, the company has strengthened its position as one of the leading players in the server infrastructure market by significantly expanding […]

Science/Tech
Researchers share the easy ways to uncover moments of festive discovery, proving you don’t need a lab coat to experiment this Christmas
Christmas may seem like a time for switching off and suspending disbelief but there are plenty of ways to introduce a little science into the celebrations.
We asked experts for their top home experiments to challenge friends and family.
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Science/Tech
As online shopping is expected to increase in over the holidays, so is the risk of cybercrime and fraud.
Science/Tech
theodp writes: We all mix pictures, emojis, and text freely in our communications. So why not in our code? That’s the premise of “Fun With Python and Emoji: What Might Adding Pictures to Text Programming Languages Look Like?” (two-image Bluesky explainer; full slides), which takes a look at what mixing emoji with Python and SQL might look like. A GitHub repo includes a Google Colab-ready Python...

Motoring
WeBuyCars has agreed to pay a fine of R2.5 million to the state, and R3.4 million to refund consumers.

Motoring
South African buyers can access the Honda Elevate SUV for less this festive season thanks to strong finance offers and cash rebates.

Motoring
TopAuto provides advertisers with direct access to 1.5 million active South African car researchers each month.

Motoring
Suzuki expects its first all-electric car to be a major sales driver next year.
Health
Sudden surges of anguish can accompany intense mourning. That’s not unusual, experts say, and sometimes even helpful.
Health
The measles outbreak in the United States is now in its 11th month, with almost 2,000 cases. The Timmons family were some of the first people to get sick.

Health
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

Health
The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.