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Cut green spending to make UK ready for war, Tories say
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says defence “must be the first priority of any government”.
THURSDAY, 18 DECEMBER 2025, 00:30

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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says defence “must be the first priority of any government”.

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The body of Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, has been repatriated to the UK after his death last week.
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The Madlanga Commission has peeled back the layers of governance in Ekurhuleni, exposing allegations of corruption and institutional decay. Former mayor Tania Campbell insists that any allegations brought to her attention during her tenure were formally referred for investigation.

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The group of rail staff and passengers had shown bravery during the Huntingdon train knife attack last month.

South Africa
DJ Warras was gunned down in the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday afternoon.

South Africa
MMC Tshwaku says police have identified a woman as a person of interest in the murder of DJ Warras

South Africa
Eastern Cape Safety MEC, Xolile Nqatha, condemns the shooting incident of eight people in Gqeberha

South Africa
Johannesburg Water says measures are in place to support residents still experiencing water issues.

World
The U.S. is pushing for the Gaza ceasefire to move into its next phase, but serious challenges lie ahead.

World
Gaza’s health ministry says one baby has died from hypothermia and 11 other people have died in building collapses over the past week.

World
Guan Heng sailed to the U.S. by boat from the Bahamas after publishing footage he filmed of purported detention camps in China. He has been held in immigration detention since August.

World
A nature photographer stumbled upon thousands of 210-million-year-old dinosaur tracks in Italy’s central Alps, near where some Olympic skiing and snowboarding events will be held in February.

Africa
As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah prepares for another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles other stars who never lifted the trophy.

Africa
The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.

Africa
A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.

Africa
Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Politics
MKP member of the provincial legislature, Siphiwe Mbatha-Moyo blamed Boyce for the chaos.

Politics
Members who are implicated in wrongdoing continue to participate in the League’s activities: Rakosa

Politics
SABC News has you covered with our Madlanga Commission highlights tool.

Politics
The IEC is gathering views to see if it can introduce e-voting, i-voting or both in future elections

Sport
Jazza Dickens’ defence of his WBA super-featherweight world title is called off because of an injury to opponent Hayato Tsutsumi.

Sport
Maccabi Tel Aviv receive a suspended one-match away fan ban by Uefa after racist chanting during their Europa League game against Stuttgart.

Sport
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he will field two different starting line-ups for their next two matches to protect player welfare.

Sport
Bristol Rovers’ new head coach Steve Evans on losing eight-and-a-half stones in weight and his battle to keep the Gas in the EFL.
Education
Cedric Lodge, and his wife, Denise Lodge, stole and sold donated human remains intended for medical research and teaching, prosecutors said.
Education
President Trump’s immigration crackdown has at times resulted in arrests near schools, setting off concerns among parents, educators and students.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta — The World Bank has launched the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) project, a landmark education initiative aimed at reversing Liberia’s deep learning deficits, with officials warning that two out of three Grade 3 pupils cannot read a simple story and four out of five struggle with basic numeracy.

Education
In an era of rising nationalism, this move represents a brief flicker of hope for the internationalist ideal
‘I am a citizen of the world,” so the great Renaissance thinker Desiderius Erasmus is reputed to have said. It is because of his cosmopolitanism that 521 years after his birth, the EU named its exchange programme for students after him. It was part of a project aiming to create...
Lifestyle
Another ‘Dezemba’, another boozy Rassie Erasmus dance video. Take a look at this meme-worthy footage of the Springbok coach…

Lifestyle
School of Rock actor Jack Black pays tribute to one of his ‘biggest inspirations’, Rob Reiner.

Lifestyle
Before his death, DJ Warras was on a mission to clean up Joburg’s CBD, he claimed was overrun by illegal immigrants and hijacked buildings.
Lifestyle
Looking for budget-friendly adventures? These Gauteng free day trip ideas offer nature, culture, and city views without spending a cent.

Entertainment
As tributes continue to pour in, political activist Jacinta Mangobese Zuma has announced plans for a Black Friday March in his honor.

Entertainment
A total of R63 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 17 December 2025.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 17 December 2025 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 17 December 2025.
Science/Tech
GitHub will begin charging $0.002 per minute for self-hosted Actions runners used on private repositories starting in March. “At the same time, GitHub noted in a Tuesday blog post that it’s lowering the prices of GitHub-hosted runners beginning January 1, under a scheme it calls ‘simpler pricing and a better experience for GitHub Actions,'” reports The Register. “Self-hosted runner usage on...

Science/Tech
Vote on Isaacman, private astronaut and Mars missions advocate, passes 67-30 for him to be agency’s 15th leader
The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become Donald Trump’s Nasa administrator. The confirmation makes an advocate of Mars missions and an ally of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk the space agency’s 15th leader.
The vote on Isaacman, who Trump...

Science/Tech
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we bring you our conversation with Jon M. Chu from WIRED’s Big Interview event, fresh on the heels of directing Wicked: For Good.

Science/Tech
The crypto world never waits, and neither should investors. With market volatility spiking, Apeing is emerging as a must-watch opportunity for those hunting the next 1000x crypto. Early movers are already securing whitelist access, positioning themselves ahead of the curve, and setting up potential gains that could redefine the market landscape. Those who hesitate might […]
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TopAuto gives brands direct access to over 1.3 million South African car buyers each month.

Health
Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.

Health
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.
Health
The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.

Health
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.