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Key Trump ally heading to Pretoria
Leo Bozell will now fill the vacancy left by Reuben Brigety, who resigned in January ahead of Donald Trump taking office.
FRIDAY, 19 DECEMBER 2025, 14:08

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Leo Bozell will now fill the vacancy left by Reuben Brigety, who resigned in January ahead of Donald Trump taking office.
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The man was staying at a local guest house, where he was apprehended and the firearm seized.

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Cynthia Dumakude, a 43-year-old mother of three and marketing professional, was crowned Ms Transcontinental 2026 after winning the Mrs Bold title in Johannesburg the previous year. Her journey in beauty pageants was reignited by her daughter.

South Africa
DJ Warras is remembered by friend Phind’Gcobe Madubela (PH) as respectful to all and always kind.

South Africa
The accused targeted nothing else but the head, so this murder was horrendous,

South Africa
Creecy briefed media at an N2 Somerset West roadblock on mid-festive preliminary road safety figures

South Africa
Court rules Durban’s sewage neglect unlawful, harming beaches, rivers, tourism, and breaking laws.

World
The fresh protests are sparked by the death of one of the leaders of protests that ousted ex-PM Sheikh Hasina.

World
The chip industry in China is hustling to overcome a Western tech choke hold, even as President Trump appears poised to loosen U.S. chip restrictions.

World
Cuba is watching nervously as the U.S. ramps up pressure on Venezuela, threatening a lifeline and deepening the island’s isolation.

World
Palestinians in Gaza are slowly bringing back Christmas celebrations after more than two years of war. The Holy Family Church in Gaza City gathered this week to decorate the church.

Africa
Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.

Africa
Two of African football’s biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

Africa
DR Congo’s government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.

Africa
The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.

Business
The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) for the end of the third week in December indicates that motorists can expect an even bigger cut in prices at the pumps.

Business
The firm led by Baroness Mone’s husband Douglas Barrowman breached a contract to supply surgical gowns during the Covid pandemic.

Business
The retailer says it plans to claw back bonuses awarded to executives at its North America business as a result of the mistakes.

Business
In today’s demanding world of wealth management, tax optimization, and succession planning, high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and multinational organizations continually seek effective and secure ways to protect, manage, and expand their assets globally.
Politics
The ANC called on South Africans to defend their democracy and to reject “AfriForum’s racist disinformation campaign”.

Politics
John Hlophe was placed on precautionary suspension from all MKP positions last month

Politics
The National Dialogue Steering Committee will be responsible for setting strategic priorities.

Politics
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence on Monday.

Sport
The Seattle Seahawks come from behind to beat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime and ensure they will join the Rams in this season’s NFL play-offs.

Sport
Things may be going badly on the field for England in the Ashes but touring supporters have been praised for their work off it in Adelaide.

Sport
Does Cole Palmer still have hope of making England’s World Cup squad? BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty examines the Chelsea star’s chances.

Sport
Watch Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off at Thursday’s weigh-in before their controversial heavyweight bout in Miami.
Education
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Education
[Liberian Investigator] Isaac A. David Memorial High School transformed its Paynesville campus into a center of strategy and youthful competition on Wednesday as it hosted a one-day interschool chess tournament that attracted students from across Paynesville and Monrovia.
Education
They will be eligible for a one-time payment as well as college tuition for their children. The effort is part of a legislative push to address the dangers of working in toxic smoke.
Education
Monica-Grace Mukendi’s career demonstrates the lasting impact of OneGoal, a nonprofit that helps low-income students attend college.
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Entertainment
Arrangements for alternative water supply have been put in place to assist residents during the disruption period.

Entertainment
Current whistleblower protections are overseen by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.

Entertainment
In the Western Cape alone, 66 people were killed in 55 crashes in the first half of December.

Entertainment
The water department’s disorganised media trip offered an unintended lesson in why the Lesotho Highlands Water Project continues to suffer delays and rising costs.

Science/Tech
See the new movie Avatar: Fire and Ash if you’d like. But if you really want to experience the big blue world of Pandora, the video game is where it’s at.

Science/Tech
“I didn’t expect this book to be analyzed like The Great Gatsby,” hockey smut author Rachel Reid tells WIRED.

Science/Tech
What started as a personal weekend side project to help two guys fresh out of university plan their lives around Eskom’s power cuts has evolved into a useful app for improving communities’ handling of broader service delivery headaches.

Science/Tech
SANRAL’s automated toll lanes and e-tags ensure uninterrupted mobility and a single toll bill for long-distance journeys.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
These are the 10 most sought-after cars on the second-hand market in South Africa.
Motoring
Health
Moving cannabis to a category of drugs that includes some common medicines will have implications for research, businesses and patients.
Health
The agency’s high-level turnover and conflicting policy decisions on drug oversight have fueled concerns about the leadership of Dr. Marty Makary.

Health
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.
Health
Proposed new rules would pull all federal financing from hospitals that continue to provide gender treatments for adolescents.