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Appeal to all MI5 staff for information in BBC spy case
The inquiry head says it is “surprising” that new material is being uncovered years after the case began.
SATURDAY, 20 DECEMBER 2025, 14:01

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The inquiry head says it is “surprising” that new material is being uncovered years after the case began.

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FIFA has made tickets for next year’s World Cup more affordable, and Bafana Bafana fans can now start purchasing.

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South Africa currently has over 11,000 megawatts of operational solar photovoltaic capacity across over 2,000 plants.
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South Africa
It’s reported that most crashes caused by speeding, illegal overtaking and unroadworthy vehicles

South Africa
Seventeen initiates in the Eastern Cape died during the summer initiation season

South Africa
16-year-old horse rider, Botshelo Maogwe, known as ‘Texas Cowboy’, shines the spotlight on GBV

South Africa
Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the project is set to benefit 600 households
World
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday that the country’s Jewish community was “completely unbreakable” after attending a memorial at a Sydney synagogue for the victims of a mass shooting attack on a seaside Hanukkah celebration.

World
New South Wales will look at passing hate speech laws after Australia’s deadliest shooting in almost 30 years.

World
The partial release of documents includes photos of the late sex offender’s properties, audio files and redacted documents.

World
The Trump administration launched military strikes in Syria to “eliminate” Islamic State group fighters in retaliation for an attack that killed two U.S. troops and an American interpreter a week ago.

Africa
Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Africa
Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

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
Communities grapple daily with failing health services, entrenched corruption and gender inequality, leaving women and girls literally walking for survival

Business
Discovery Insure has highlighted the increased risk of hijacking in the final months of the year, and has urged motorists to check their trackers.

Business
Investors are betting big on Clicks, with international investors expected to invest heavilty in the retailer.

Business
South African motorists are being urged to stay alert over the busy festive season, as criminals exploit unpaid fines and heightened travel activity to scam and intimidate road users.

Business
Anuradha Mittal was ejected from the board of the ice cream maker this week.

Politics
The proposed salary increases, if approved, could see the President earning R3.4 million annually.

Politics
The enquiry is investigating suspended advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.
Politics
The ANC called on South Africans to defend their democracy and to reject “AfriForum’s racist disinformation campaign”.

Politics
Diplomacy, domestic strains and a test of political authority underlined this year’s presidency

Sport
India have drop Test and one-day international captain Shubman Gill from their squad for the T20 World Cup.

Sport
South Africa tactician Hugo Broos stands out among the 24 coaches at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Sport
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says there is no time for “wallowing” after losing 24-20 to Leinster in the United Rugby Championship.

Sport
The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in Morocco on 21 December and wraps up on 18 January 2026.
Education
An upstate New York district, where most students are Native American, placed its superintendent on leave after images of a wooden box in a classroom spread on social media.
Education
The selection of Scott Beardsley by the G.O.P.-appointed board comes after the previous president resigned under pressure from the Trump administration. A new Democratic-appointed board could try to overturn the choice.
Education
A new study suggests that the people who reach the pinnacle of their fields typically dabbled in multiple disciplines when they were young.
Education
Officials identified a man from Portugal as the suspect in the deadly shooting at Brown University and the killing of an M.I.T. professor. The police said he died from a self-inflicted gunshot.

Lifestyle
The US Justice Department began releasing a cache of records from its investigations into the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Lifestyle
South Africans have launched a petition to deport British-born real estate agent Phil Craig, leader of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group.

Lifestyle
Idris Elba was so overwhelmed by his Madame Tussauds figure that he called his mother on the spot to see if she could see the difference.

Lifestyle
Afrikaner refugee applicants will be spending Christmas in South Africa as the resettlement programme is put on pause for now…

Entertainment
The promotions take effect as of 1 December 2025.

Entertainment
‘Because we were the bronze medallists a year ago, our opponents will be extremely motivated to beat us,’ said the Bafana head coach.

Entertainment
South Africa secured a historic Test series win before losing the ODI and T20 series on their five-week tour.

Entertainment
A national football federation announcement said Haller will be replaced by Evann Guessand from Aston Villa.

Science/Tech
Procrastinators, rejoice. Super Saturday is here with last-minute deals on WIRED-tested gear.

Science/Tech
Plus: Cisco discloses a zero-day with no available patch, Venezuela accuses the US of a cyberattack, and more.

Science/Tech
Plus: Samsung also announces new Micro RGB TVs, and a looming global memory crunch might make Nvidia reduce its supply of graphics cards.

Science/Tech
Our public spaces are now awash with wireless internet. Make sure you’re getting the most out of every connection.
Motoring

Motoring
My brake pedal makes a strange noise, my engine fan has a mind of its own – but I still get to my destination.

Motoring
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has clarified what will happen to motorists’ driving licences once the demerit point system goes live.

Motoring
The European Union pulled back from an effective ban on combustion engines and offered more flexibility for carmakers in the transition to cleaner transport after months of industry pressure.
Health
The shift would mean fewer shots recommended for children. But a Danish health official found the idea baffling, saying the United States was getting “crazier and crazier in public health.”
Health
The companies agreed to sell most of their drugs to Medicaid at the prices they charge in European countries and to sell drugs directly to consumers through a planned TrumpRx website.

Health
Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.
Health
Moving cannabis to a category of drugs that includes some common medicines will have implications for research, businesses and patients.