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Non-league Macclesfield to host holders Palace in FA Cup third round
Sixth-tier club Macclesfield are drawn against holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.
MONDAY, 08 DECEMBER 2025, 21:25

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Sixth-tier club Macclesfield are drawn against holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.

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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 9 December 2025.
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Dive into the festive spirit! Joburg opens 37 municipal pools for summer fun, with more on the way. Check the full list and make a splash this holiday season!
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Decked in Santa hats and ribbons, Argentine golden retrievers chase world record

South Africa
Hawks say teams probing another suspect uncovered a large drug lab in Makapanstad.

South Africa
Masemola says 3 persons of interest identified in Witness D murder probe with one already questioned

South Africa
This comes after Witness D whose real name is Marius van der Merwe was killed over the weekend.

South Africa
Officer says police and NPA staff are under probe for allegedly helping musician Maburna secure bail

World
Europe’s leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability.

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.

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
Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

Business
A period underwear company claims its taglines were copied, but Sweaty Betty disputes this.
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Business
Guernsey Dairy’s production manager credits the fall to people buying cheaper alternatives

Politics
The SACP has decided to contest next year’s local government elections alone.

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.

Sport
Every FIFA World Cup 2026 match will have a three-minute pause in the middle of each half – effectively splitting the game into quarters.

Sport
Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris speaks to BBC Sport about the pivotal moment that led to him winning his first title.

Sport
These are the three stadiums at which Bafana Bafana will play their three Group A FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.

Sport
Former Manchester United defender Jonny Evans leaves his role as the club’s head of loans and pathways.
Education
[Nile Post] Makerere College School old students under their umbrella association, MACOSA have chosen to keep lawyer Dennis Ssembuya as the association president under a new constitution is ushered in.
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.

Lifestyle
WSAR teams were called out to Cecelia Forest after a hiker reported an unconscious and unresponsive man near the waterfall.
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Lifestyle
Christmas shopping doesn’t stop on Christmas Day. Capitalise on the post-Christmas sales with these effective business strategies.

Entertainment
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 8 December 2025.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Monday, 8 December 2025 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

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.

Science/Tech
Research links variations in the gene GRIN2A to a higher risk of developing schizophrenia and other forms of mental illness.
Science/Tech
Google said it’s working to create two different categories of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses to compete next year with existing models from Meta Platforms: one with screens, and another that’s audio focused. From a report: The first AI glasses that Google is collaborating on will arrive sometime in 2026, it said in a blog post Monday. Samsung Electronics, Warby Parker and Gentle...
Science/Tech
Andrew Ferguson has used the Federal Trade Commission’s consumer protection mandate to investigate issues important to President Trump and his base.
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,...

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.