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Gavin Hunt returns to PSL football as he finds new home
Gavin Hunt has returned to top flight football just a month after being sacked by Durban City whom he steered into the top eight bracket.
TUESDAY, 30 DECEMBER 2025, 09:54

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Gavin Hunt has returned to top flight football just a month after being sacked by Durban City whom he steered into the top eight bracket.

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is concerned about his team’s failure to manage situations in crucial stages of matches at the 2025 Afcon and put opposition to the sword when they are in the ascendency.

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British former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria’s Ogun state that killed two of his close friends, promoter Matchroom Boxing said on Monday.

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Warriors equalised twice in five-goal thriller and much for Broos to iron out for last 16.

South Africa
Twelve people were killed and 13 wounding in the Saulsville mass shooting, earlier this month

South Africa
The department’s MEC Bukiwe Fanta says they intend to open a case against the parents.

South Africa
The gruesome mass shooting left the Bekkersdal community devastated and still living in fear.

South Africa
Police say all the victims of the Cape Flats shooting were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment

World
Cecilia Giménez’s effort to restore the painting Ecce Homo earned the artwork the nickname “Monkey Christ”.

World
The country’s first female prime minister governed in periods of violent unrest and economic hardship.

World
The father-and-son duo spent a month in the Philippines before the attack that killed 15 people in Bondi.

World
Trump shrugged off the drills which come two weeks after the US announced an $11bn arms sale to Taiwan.

Africa
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
Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

Africa
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
The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday’s polls.

Business
Locals say job losses, stagnant investment and a recovering economy have defined the past decade.

Business
Here are five important things happening on Tuesday, 30 December 2025.
Business

Business
The operator of South Africa’s last remaining manganese smelter said it may have to cut as many as 600 jobs as high power prices undermine the viability of its business.

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

Politics
Magadzi was 75 and served as deputy minister in two portfolios: transport and water and sanitation.

Politics
The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

Politics
The EFF says the move threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Sport
Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic suffers a “gut-wrenching” knee injury as the Denver Nuggets lose 147-123 at the Miami Heat.

Sport
Bafana Bafana booked their place in the Last 16 of AFCON 2025 after edging Zimbabwe in a dramatic Group B decider on Monday night.

Sport
The two fatalities in the road accident involving Anthony Joshua in Nigeria were identified as “two close friends and team members”.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have suffered just one league defeat this season and it was under Nasreddine Nabi. Will Amakhosi keep the co-coaches?
Education
[New Times] At least 890 school leaders have been dismissed from their leadership positions following a comprehensive performance assessment, according to the Ministry of Education.
Education
[Nyasa Times] The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government’s much-touted free secondary education policy will not be entirely free for thousands of learners in grant-aided schools, as parents and guardians will still be required to pay hefty boarding fees of K460,000 per term.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] The world of work today, in the 21st century, is far more unpredictable than it was in the 20th century. Jobs come and go, roles change constantly, and automation and digital disruption are the only constants. Many young people will one day do jobs that don’t yet exist or did not exist a few years ago. Change is the new normal.
Education

Lifestyle
Prince Kaybee opened up about the death of his mother and urged people to be mindful of their weight. Take a look…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The billionaires club has a new member, namely Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
In September, the City of Cape Town withdrew its approval for the Vygieskraal stadium to be used for the historic event.

Entertainment
Behind every great South African athlete is a guiding hand, and for Siya Kolisi, that hand belongs to Rassie Erasmus.

Entertainment
“We were trying to build an identity. Today is a different moment,” said Amorim.

Entertainment
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his Premier League leaders will be “actively looking” at bolstering their squad during the January…

Science/Tech
One of the most effective ways to show South Africans that your products are worth their money is through a product review on MyBroadband.
Science/Tech
The Wall Street Journal reports that Boston’s once-booming biotech sector has hit a sharp downturn, leaving newly minted Ph.D.s struggling to find work as venture funding dries up, lab space sits empty, and companies downsize or relocate amid rising costs and policy uncertainty. The Wall Street Journal reports: Boston’s biotech sector, long a vital economic engine for one of America’s...

Science/Tech
Artificial intelligence’s insatiable appetite for data storage has delivered a relatively recently-listed Japanese memory chipmaker world-beating stock gains this year.

Science/Tech
LG Electronics introduced a TV designed to resemble framed artwork, imitating a style popularised by rival Samsung Electronics in recent years.

Motoring
The deal could be valued at about R20 billion and would involve HOF Capital and BlueFive Capital.
Motoring

Motoring
Vehicle-related crimes in South Africa have been trending downwards in recent years.

Motoring
1.5 million South Africans visit TopAuto each month to read more about the latest vehicles and automotive sector news.
Health
More than 500 women claimed that they had received unnecessary operations. Hospital leaders said they were not aware of a doctor’s misconduct.
Health
The United States is expected to adopt the vaccine schedule used by Denmark, a much smaller country with universal health care.
Health
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
Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders.