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BBC visits flower-lined Bondi Pavilion after attack
Crowds of people have left flowers and candles as a tribute to the 15 people who were killed in the attack in Sydney.
TUESDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2025, 07:01

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Crowds of people have left flowers and candles as a tribute to the 15 people who were killed in the attack in Sydney.

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New data analysis suggests courses like artificial intelligence are surging in popularity as languages fall.

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Trump says he has asked China’s Xi to “consider” releasing the Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon.

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The aftermath of the Bondi Beach attack in Australia continues to dominate the front pages of Tuesday’s papers.

South Africa
Visitors will be able to explore some of the country’s most significant heritage sites.

South Africa
Three alleged suspects have been killed in a shootout with police at Mbazwana in Northern KZN

South Africa
The national commemoration of Reconciliation Day will take place at the Ncome Museum.

South Africa
Action SA have filed criminal charges against the City of Cape Town

World
Gunmen killed at least 15 people in a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday. At least 42 people have been hospitalized.

World
The next presidential election may seem a long way off, but current frictions within Trump’s coalition suggest the jockeying to succeed Trump is well under way

World
Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws.

World
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Deborah Lipstadt who served as Special Envoy for monitoring antisemitism in the Biden administration about the attack on the Jewish community celebrating Chanukah.

Africa
At least 13 people are missing after armed men stormed a church, an official tells the BBC.

Africa
Benin arrive at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco looking to turn 2026 World Cup qualification heartbreak into a memorable continental campaign.

Africa
At least 70 homes have been inundated in Safi’s old city centre, officials say.

Africa
The armed forces accused Father Deusdedit Ssekabira of involvement in “violent subversive activities”.

Business
South Africans have been told to use their year-end bonuses as a way to create long-term wealth.

Business
Many South Africans have email signatures, but many may be unaware that these signatures have the power to legally change agreements.

Business
Xiaomi is making your gift-buying strategy simple this festive season with an awesome bundle offer.
Business

Politics
KZN DA leader Rodgers says they will take action after chaotic scenes erupt at KZN Legislature.

Politics
ANCYL Secretary General Mntuwoxolo Ngudle has confirmed the registration of conference delegates.

Politics
Presidency says that South Africa will not ask G20 member countries to boycott the next meeting.

Politics
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has survived a motion of no confidence brought by the MKP

Sport
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says his team can take positives from their 4-4 draw at Manchester United, but that there are also “some things to correct” from the performance.

Sport
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says he and his team “lost two points”, after going 4-3 up against Bournemouth late in the game, only to draw 4-4.

Sport
Manchester City will target Marc Guehi next summer, three Premier League clubs are eyeing Daniel Munoz, Manchester United will try to sign Conor Gallagher in January, plus more.

Sport
Pep Guardiola proteges Enzo Maresca and Brian Barry-Murphy will reunite when Chelsea face Cardiff City in their EFL Cup quarter-final.
Education
[Namibian] Free tertiary education will only be available to first-time students at institutions and for programmes that adhere to new minimum national standards, including higher entry points.
Education
Alan M. Garber was appointed after his predecessor resigned under pressure. He has been in the role as Harvard fended off challenges from the Trump administration.

Education
Attorneys who eventually quit tell LA Times they were pushed to conclude university system had violated law
Attorneys with the US Department of Justice have reportedly said they felt pressured to accuse the University of California of discriminating against Jewish students and faculty, at the urging of the Trump administration, in what one lawyer described as a “hit job”.
Nine attorneys, some...
Education
The Hollywood star was an unusually hands-on activist and donor, whose deep understanding of politics set him apart from other celebrities.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The widow of Marius van der Merwe – or ‘Witness D’ at the Madlanga Commission – has shared a heartbreaking post ahead of his funeral.

Lifestyle
Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Rob Reiner, has been arrested after the director and his wife Michele were found dead on Sunday.

Lifestyle
After the death of respected director, Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, many tributes have populated social media and traditional media pages alike. But a bizarre ‘tribute’ from US president, Donald Trump, is making headlines.

Entertainment
The re-election of Collen Malatji as ANCYL president has raised eyebrows since he was not contested.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Gauteng MEC says the killing of Kempton Park principal highlights growing threats facing teachers and school leaders.

Entertainment
A total of R450 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 15 December 2025.

Science/Tech
MyBroadband homepage takeovers give brands unmatched exposure across South Africa’s leading ICT news platform.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Microsoft is killing off an obsolete and vulnerable encryption cipher that Windows has supported by default for 26 years following more than a decade of devastating hacks that exploited it and recently faced blistering criticism from a prominent US senator. When the software maker rolled out Active Directory in 2000, it made RC4 a sole...
Science/Tech
Once a star of the self-driving hype cycle, lidar maker Luminar has filed for bankruptcy amid legal turmoil, layoffs, and a cooling autonomous-vehicle market. It plans to sell off its assets before shutting down entirely. The Verge reports: As part of its bankruptcy, Luminar is seeking permission to sell both its lidar and semiconductor businesses, the latter of which it has already agreed to...
Science/Tech
After introducing an AI Mode shortcut earlier this year, Google has now added a new “plus” menu to its Search homepage, highlighting options for image and file uploads. 9to5Google reports: On google.com, the Search bar now has a plus icon at the far left that replaces the magnifying glass. Clicking lets you “Upload image” or “Upload file.” It very much matches the AI Mode experience. Those two...
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
These estates and people carriers are a great alternative to SUVs in South Africa.
Motoring
Health
For ecologists, the Covid-19 pandemic has presented a remarkable natural experiment in what can happen to wild animals when humans stay home.

Health
How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
Health
Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative mixed into fentanyl, has sent thousands to hospitals, not only for overdose but for life-threatening withdrawal. It is spreading to other cities.

Health
Probe into historical abuse at former units in Sussex could lead to more alleged victims coming forward.