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Bath suffer Champions Cup defeat in Toulon
English champions Bath battle hard but fall to a 45-34 defeat by Toulon in a compelling Champions Cup contest at Stade Mayol.
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EAT, LOVE: The chef who’s bringing heart and soulful food to a refreshed Jozi inner city
Julian Ribeiro is serving warmth and Lebanese-inspired food – and helping lead a movement that’s breathing new life into Marshalltown.
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South Africa
Batohi’s cross-examination to continue at Nkabinde Inquiry
Advocate Shamila Batohi is expected to appear before the Nkabinde Inquiry on Monday.

South Africa
Mahikeng artist marks 30 years of democracy with ship artwork
Outata Kambule, is an artist inspired by South African history

South Africa
East London taxi operators boost festive road safety
Minibus taxis are by far the most commonly used mode of public transport in the country

South Africa
Premier Ntuli demands accountability for Verulam temple collapse
Premier Ntuli has visited the scene of the building collapse in Verulam, Durban.

World
Want to hear about a cool job? This New Zealander plays French horn in Antarctica
Natalie Paine, a French horn player in New Zealand’s navy, speaks about the challenges and unexpected joys of playing music while stationed in Antarctica.

World
Chileans voting for president are choosing between starkly different candidates: a lifelong communist or the far-right son of a former Nazi
Chileans head to the polls on Sunday, and an arch-conservative pledging mass migrant expulsions is strongly favored over his leftist opponent.

World
At least 12 people killed in a terrorist attack on a Jewish event in Sydney, Australia
We’re following the latest on the shooting in Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia. At least 12 people were killed as shooters targeted celebrants at a Hanukkah celebration.

World
Gunmen kill nine people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, injuring eleven others, with one shooter dead and another arrested
Two gunmen have shot dead nine people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, with eleven wounded, including two police officers. Police shot dead one gunman, second was arrested in critical condition.

Africa
Street art festival sees Lagos turned into ‘open-air gallery’
Nigeria’s biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.

Africa
Six players to watch at Afcon 2025
BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Africa
Ghanaian influencer charged with scamming elderly Americans
He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.

Africa
About 200 West African soldiers in Benin for ‘clean-up’ after failed coup
This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.

Business
Criminals are after 7 items in South Africa this holiday – and they’re looking for homes that have them
In South Africa, while families plan their December holidays, criminals are planning their entries.

Business
What you should be paying your domestic worker in 2026
South African domestic workers are still struggling to hit the National Minimum Wage, despite another increase on the way for 2026.
Business

Business
How 100-year-old firm went from Hull to Hollywood
East Yorkshire-based Croda developed a treatment for a rare disease – a story retold by Hollywood.

Politics
Madlanga interim report will not be made public: Presidency
Magwenya says there is more evidence to be heard at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

Politics
ANC in Tshwane plans to discuss service delivery issues at conference
Eugene Modise has been re-elected as the ANC’s Regional Chairperson of Tshwane.

Politics
Diko calls for withdrawal of Malatsi policy directives to ICASA
Khusela Diko says Solly Malatsi did not follow proper procedure amid policy directives

Politics
Communications Minister refutes ANC claims of legislation amendments
The directive permits companies such as Starlink to bypass the local ownership requirements

Sport
Dragons end wait for win with dramatic comeback against Lyon
Dragons win for the first time in 2025 by beating Lyon 23-21 with a stunning comeback in the European Challenge Cup.

Sport
Man Utd fight back from 3-0 down to draw with Spurs
Fridolina Rolfo scores a 94th-minute equaliser as Manchester Unitedfight back from 3-0 down to claim a 3-3 draw with Tottenham at the Progress with Unity Stadium Stadium.

Sport
‘No excuses’ – Howe accepts Newcastle ‘didn’t deliver’ on derby day
Eddie Howe reflects on a game of ‘few chances’ as Newcastle lose in the first Tyne-Wear derby in the Premier League since 2016.

Sport
England edge past Ireland for first hockey Pro League win
Ireland fall to a 2-1 defeat against England in their final FIH Pro League game of the first section of matches.Goals from Tess Howard and Holly Hunt gave England a 2-0 lead but they had to see out a strong finish from the home side as Caoimhe Perdue scored from a penalty corner to close the gap.England held out for their first win in the competition this season.

Education
Ghanaian students at UK universities face deportation amid funding crisis
Group asks Keir Starmer for help to persuade Ghanaian government to pay backlog of tuition fees and living allowances
Students from Ghana at UK universities say they are in danger of being deported after being stranded by their own government without promised scholarships or tuition fee payments.
The group representing more than 100 doctoral students has petitioned Downing Street and Keir...
Education
Brown Canceled Classes and Exams for the Rest of the Semester
The term, scheduled to end on Friday, has been cut short, and school officials said students could go home immediately.
Education
What We Know About the Brown University Shooting
A person of interest was in custody Sunday, the day after two people were killed and nine others injured during an attack on the Rhode Island campus.

Education
Pens at the ready! A gen-Z trainee takes on the Guardian’s ‘scribbler-in-chief’
As the exam regulator consults about introducing onscreen exams amid complaints of hand fatigue, a young aspiring journalist goes head-to-head with a self-professed expert
This week it was reported that students could soon be sitting their end-of-year exams on laptops after pupils complained of hand fatigue, saying their muscles “are not strong enough”.
With Ofqual preparing to launch a public...

Lifestyle
‘John Steenhuisen’: Saffa spent R460k on Uber Eats in 2025
John Steenhuisen has trended online after Uber Eats revealed how one South African spent almost half a million on takeaway food this year.

Lifestyle
The Kiffness accused DIRCO of trying to ‘cancel’ concert
Outspoken muso The Kiffness has accused DIRCO of being behind an alleged plan to ‘cancel’ his upcoming Kirstenbosch Gardens concert.

Lifestyle
The overlooked body measurement linked to heart disease risk
An overlooked measurement is linked to early heart changes and increased heart disease risk, even in people without heart problems.

Lifestyle
Elon Musk claims ‘race laws’ are WORSE than Apartheid
Billionaire businessman Elon Musk has condemned South Africa’s ‘race laws’, he believes is worse than Apartheid’s racial discrimination.

Entertainment
Proteas outplayed as India take T20 series lead
Aiden Markram hit 61 runs to put up a fight for the SA team, but he did not receive enough assistance.

Entertainment
What will happen to KZN if Ntuli is removed? An analyst says MK Party is not ready to govern
The MK Party will need 41 votes on Monday to remove Premier Thami Ntuli

Entertainment
48 hours in pictures, 14 December 2025
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
ANCYL leadership battles begin in Polokwane
The ANCYL has produced leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, but analysts believe the league has lost its glory days.
Science/Tech
Purdue University Approves New AI Requirement For All Undergrads
Nonprofit Code.org released its 2025 State of AI & Computer Science Education report this week with a state-by-state analysis of school policies complaining that “0 out of 50 states require AI+CS for graduation.” But meanwhile, at the college level, “Purdue University will begin requiring that all of its undergraduate students demonstrate basic competency in AI,” writes former college president...
Science/Tech
Repeal Section 230 and Its Platform Protections, Urges New Bipartisan US Bill
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse said Friday he was moving to file a bipartisan bill to repeal Section 230 of America’s Communications Decency Act. “The law prevents most civil suits against users or services that are based on what others say,” explains an EFF blog post.”Experts argue that a repeal of Section 230 could kill free speech on the internet,” writes LiveMint — though America’s last...

Science/Tech
Best Tested Walking Pads (2025): Urevo, WalkingPad, Sperax
These compact walking pads fit under your desk and make staying active so much easier.

Science/Tech
10 Best Portable Power Stations (2025): Power Capacity, Portability, Camping, and More
Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.

Motoring
Formula 1 2026 season – Here are all the details
The 2026 Formula 1 season promises to be full of action and drama.

Motoring
Warning for Uber and Bolt users over the festive season
There are several key steps you should take if you are involved in an accident while using an e-hailing service.

Motoring
Shell preparing to drill in Southern Africa
Shell is preparing to launch a new offshore drilling campaign in Southern Africa in early 2026.

Motoring
What it costs to drive from Joburg to the Kruger Park this December
December’s petrol price hike means you’ll need to budget a fair amount to travel to the Kruger Park this holiday.
Health
Government Can Withhold Funds From Planned Parenthood, Appeals Court Rules
A three-judge panel threw out a lower court’s order, allowing the Trump administration to continue defunding the group and other major abortion providers.
Health
Risk-Based Screening Works as Well as Yearly Checks After 40 in Finding Breast Cancers
A study of more than 45,000 women found that screening women according to their level of risk was as effective in detecting tumors as the one-size-fits-most screening currently recommended.
Health
F.D.A. Approves Two New Drugs to Treat Gonorrhea
The sexually transmitted disease has become increasingly resistant to existing antibiotics.

Health
Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend
Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok.