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Bunting says son, 13, receiving online abuse
World number four Stephen Bunting says his son has been the victim of online abuse after Bunting’s exit from the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship.

Top Stories
Sutton’s predictions v singer-songwriter & Sunderland fan Tom A Smith
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter and Sunderland fan Tom A Smith – and AI – with his predictions for this week’s Premier League fixtures.

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Aspinall latest seed to fall as Manby, 20, wins
Nathan Aspinall becomes the latest seed to fall at the PDC World Championship, but 20-year-old Charlie Manby sets up a tie against 10th seed Gian van Veen.

South Africa
Remains believed to be of missing SANDF member found
Rescue teams have recovered remains believed to be that of the missing SANDF member.

South Africa
Doornkop family to be relocated after building collapse
The Xaba family will be relocated following the collapse of a double-storey building, in Doornkop

South Africa
Mangaung Metro warns against buying fireworks from illegal traders
The Mangaung Metro Municipality is concerned about fireworks purchased at illegal outlets.

South Africa
Bekkersdal mass shooting case postponed to Tuesday
Ten people died after a shooting at KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal.

World
The U.S. offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee for now, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday the United States is offering his country security guarantees for a period of 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan.
World
News24 | North Korea launches cruise missiles, Kim Jong Un calls for nuclear defence development
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a test launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles and called for the “unlimited and sustained” development of his country’s nuclear combat forces, according to state media.

World
Trump says Ukraine peace is closer. And, how funding cuts affect anti-poverty groups
Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled momentum on peace talks after a meeting yesterday. And, anti-poverty groups address challenges they are facing that impact Americans who need help.

World
Trump to meet Netanyahu in Florida as focus turns to Middle East issues
They are set to discuss Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, where the Trump administration wants to see the ceasefire enter its second stage in January.

Africa
‘I can kill you right now’ – Sudan’s footballers on civil war
Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
The best players who never won Afcon?
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
One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections
The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday’s polls.

Africa
Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says
The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

Business
How much you would have if you invested R1,000 in Absa, Capitec, Standard Bank and more at the start of 2025
The share price performances of South Africa’s largest banks have varied drastically over the last year, with Capitec clearly on top.

Business
Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning
The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

Business
Decline in adoption rates at Devon animal rescue
Gables Cats and Dogs Home says some dogs in its care are difficult and have certain requirements.

Business
This is who pays the most tax in South Africa
SARS’ tax data for the year shows who is paying the most income tax by location, gender, age and job sector.

Politics
Tributes pour in for late ANC MP Dikeledi Magadzi
Tributes continue to pour in following the death of former ANC NEC member and MP Dikeledi Magadzi.

Politics
ANC mourns passing of former NEC member Dikeledi Magadzi
Magadzi was 75 and served as deputy minister in two portfolios: transport and water and sanitation.

Politics
ANC announces passing of former NEC member Dikeledi Magadzi
The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

Politics
EFF condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as independent state
The EFF says the move threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Sport
Lazio manager Sarri undergoes heart surgery
Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri, 66, undergoes a minor heart operation.

Sport
Title talk in December ‘doesn’t make sense’ – Emery
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says it “does not make sense” to speak about the title race in December, after rising to third place in the Premier League.

Sport
Formation change not because of pressure – Amorim
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he has not changed their formation because of “pressure from the media or fans”.

Sport
Lossiemouth delivers December Hurdle for Mullins
Lossiemouth takes the final Grade One win of the year, holding off 2024 winner Brighterdaysahead in the December Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Education
Nigeria: How 130 Kidnapped Niger Students Spent 30 Days Away From Home, Classrooms
[Premium Times] The abduction, one of the largest school kidnappings in recent months, unsettled Nigerian authorities and kept security forces on their feet.

Education
ChatGPT, cooking and Christopher Walken: how parents got their kids to love reading in 2025
Fewer children are reading for fun – but parents are trying everything from AI to dramatic voices to keep them engaged
It’s been a tough year for our brains. Merriam-Webster dictionary editors chose “slop” as 2025’s word of the year. New York Magazine recently dropped its “Stupid Issue”, with a cover story exploring America’s collective “cognitive decline”. There are big...
Education
Nigeria: Happy Birthday, Sonny Echono
[This Day] Tajudeen KAREEM pays tribute to Echono, Executive Secretary of TETFund at 63
Education
Zelensky and Netanyahu Go to Mar-a-Lago, and Student Loan Borrowers Face New Reality
Plus, food trends coming in 2026.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Beyoncé becomes the latest musician to join the exclusive billionaires club
The billionaires club has a new member, namely Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Black Coffee’s girlfriend shows off R157 million Clifton house
South Africa’s Grammy Award-winning DJ Black Coffee’s girlfriend, Victoria Gonzalez, has shown off their new R157 million Clifton home.

Entertainment
OPINION: Stormers flying too high to worry about the Bulls receiving help
SA Rugby’s rush to aid Johann Ackermann could favour one union, but the Stormers should focus on their own strong form ahead of their derby.

Entertainment
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero’s 2025 highlights and lowlights
Morero’s 2025 was dominated by preparation for the G20 Summit but service delivery challenges were inescapable.

Entertainment
Forever makoti: Zozi Tunzi-Bolowana’s loving festive season with her husband (PICS)
Former Miss Universe Zozi Tunzi-Bolowana has once again captured SA’s hearts, this time not on a global stage, but at home, wrapped in culture, love, and festive joy.

Entertainment
24 hours in pictures, 29 December 2025
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Science/Tech
‘Why Academics Should Do More Consulting’
A group of researchers is calling on universities to treat consulting work as a strategic priority, arguing that bureaucratic obstacles and inconsistent policies have left a massive revenue stream largely untapped even as higher education institutions face mounting financial pressures. (Consulting work refers to academics offering their advice and expertise to outside organizations — industry,...

Science/Tech
What to expect at the world’s biggest tech show
The biggest names in tech will make the case for artificial intelligence at CES 2026 next week.
Science/Tech
‘I Switched To eSIM in 2025, and I am Full of Regret’
Google’s Pixel 10 series arrived this year as the company’s first eSIM-only lineup in the United States, forcing users who wanted to review or buy the new phones to abandon their physical SIM cards entirely. Ryan Whitwam, a senior technology reporter at Ars Technica, made the switch and now regrets it, he says. “In the three months since Google forced me to give up my physical SIM card, I’ve...
Science/Tech
Job Apocalypse? Not Yet. AI is Creating Brand New Occupations
The AI industry, for all the anxiety about mass unemployment, is quietly minting entirely new job categories that require distinctly human skills — empathy, judgment, and the ability to calm down a passenger trapped inside a broken-down robotaxi. Data annotators are no longer just low-paid gig workers tagging images. Experts in finance, law, and medicine now train advanced AI models, earning...
Motoring

Motoring
Good news for car owners in South Africa
Vehicle-related crimes in South Africa have been trending downwards in recent years.

Motoring
Build your 2026 marketing strategy around TopAuto
1.5 million South Africans visit TopAuto each month to read more about the latest vehicles and automotive sector news.

Motoring
The first combustion engine car and the man who made it
The first combustion engine car was developed by a man who would go on to help found one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands.
Health
Claire Brosseau Wants to Die. Will Canada Let Her?
Ms. Brosseau says mental illness has made her life unbearable. She wants a medically assisted death. Even her psychiatrists are split over whether she should have one.

Health
Tackling the gender gap in CPR treatment
Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders.
Health
How Cameroon Fought to Save Its Malaria Program After the U.S. Cut Critical Funding
When the Trump administration slashed foreign aid, it gutted a program that had reduced malaria deaths world wide. In northern Cameroon, health workers scrambled to protect children in one last rainy season.
Health
Doctors Think Ovaries, Not Just Eggs, Are Factors in Fertility and Aging
Recent research highlights that the egg may be the leading lady, but she needs her supporting cast.