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True origin of ‘first black Briton’ revealed
Scientists say they now know where the ‘Beachy Head Lady’, an ancient skeleton, actually came from.
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FEEDING THE FUTURE: Daily Maverick and SA Harvest’s food campaign — Restoring dignity and hope this festive season
This year, Daily Maverick and SA Harvest have embarked on their third annual campaign to combat hunger in the Eastern Cape, and we need your help to make it a success. In a heartfelt interview, SA Harvest CEO Ozzy Nel reflects on how this incredible journey began with just R35,000 and a dream — and how it has grown to give hope to thousands of families. Over the past two years, your...

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

South Africa
Rand Water maintenance had widespread impact on network: Brink
Johannesburg Water says measures are in place to support residents still experiencing water issues.

South Africa
OpenAI in Talks With Amazon Over Potential Investment and AI Chip Partnership
OpenAI is in discussions with Amazon over a potential investment and an agreement to use the company’s artificial intelligence chips, CNBC confirmed on Tuesday. The details remain fluid and subject to change, but the investment could exceed $10 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because the […]

South Africa
Zambia Convenes Executive AI Briefing to Accelerate Enterprise Adoption in 2025
Zambia has taken a step toward accelerating enterprise-level artificial intelligence adoption following an executive AI briefing convened by the Ministry of Technology and Science in partnership with Pranary. The Executive Artificial Intelligence Briefing, held on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, brought together 30 senior decision-makers for a focused discussion on deploying AI at scale in 2025. […]

World
Jack Smith defends Trump prosecutions in testimony to Congress
The former US Special Counsel is facing questions about his two defunct criminal investigations into President Donald Trump.

World
Nato spending pledge is Trump’s biggest foreign policy success, Rutte tells BBC
The Nato chief said it was thanks to Donald Trump that the alliance is “stronger than it ever was”.

World
Greetings from Chiloé Island, Chile, where the fast-moving tides are part of local lore
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
World
News24 | Belgian PM Bart De Wever in EU spotlight over ‘Robin Hood’ plan for Ukraine
A Latin-quoting cat lover with a penchant for three-piece suits, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has been thrust to centre stage in the EU over his opposition to using Russian assets for Ukraine.

Africa
Five of the greatest players never to win Afcon
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
US accused of using illegal workers at centre processing refugee claims in South Africa
The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.

Africa
Roads or rice fields – Madagascar’s highway dilemma
A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.

Africa
Defenders ‘scared’ of Nigeria’s Osimhen – Onyeka
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.
Business
Business
Business

Business
Morrisons faces £17m bill over hot chicken row
The supermarket firm claimed its rotisserie chickens were exempt from the hot food tax.

Politics
MKP blames Speaker for failed motion of no confidence against Ntuli
MKP member of the provincial legislature, Siphiwe Mbatha-Moyo blamed Boyce for the chaos.

Politics
ANCYL resolves to implement step aside policy
Members who are implicated in wrongdoing continue to participate in the League’s activities: Rakosa

Politics
INFOGRAPHIC | Highlights of the Madlanga Commission so far
SABC News has you covered with our Madlanga Commission highlights tool.

Politics
NW Traditional leaders support IEC proposed e-voting ideas
The IEC is gathering views to see if it can introduce e-voting, i-voting or both in future elections

Sport
Wrexham game has ’emotional charge’ – Swans boss Matos
Swansea City boss Vitor Matos says facing Welsh rivals Wrexham provides a different “emotional charge” compared to other Championship games.

Sport
Dragons sign South African prop Dlamini
Dragons sign Currie Cup winning captain Cebo Dlamini from Griquas because of an injury crisis at tight-head prop.

Sport
RESULT | Proteas v India: Fourth T20 washed out
The Proteas face a must-win clash against India on Wednesday in order to keep the T20 series alive. Follow the live scoring here.

Sport
‘There’s no running’ – Dubois calls out Harper
Caroline Dubois says she hopes fellow MVP fighter Terri Harper can “find her pen” to sign a deal for a lightweight unification bout in 2026.

Education
Britain rejoining Erasmus+ won’t halt the nativist tide – but it’s a step in the right direction | Julian Baggini
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...
Education
Uganda: Nnaabagereka Urges Schools to Integrate Ekisaakaate Values Into Education
[Nile Post] The Ekisaakaate (Royal Enclosure) initiative spearheaded by the Nnaabagereka Sylvia Nagginda, continues to expand with the aim of reaching every child in Buganda and equipping them with life skills and positive values essential for wholesome living.
Education
Kenya: The Aga Khan University Hospital Achieves Fifth Successive International Quality Accreditation
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) has been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), marking its fifth successive accreditation and reaffirming its position as a regional leader in quality and patient safety.

Education
How will Erasmus work for the UK and who can take part?
The UK’s membership explained as it prepares to rejoin the EU education and training programme it left after Brexit
The UK is to rejoin Erasmus, the European Union’s education and training scheme, five years after the country pulled out following Brexit. The move will allow UK institutions to tap into Erasmus’s wide network of training, educational and cultural opportunities, with the UK...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
DJ Warras: CCTV footage reveals ‘killer’ as man with dreadlocks
CCTV footage reportedly showed that DJ Warras was fatally shot by a ‘man with dreadlocks’. Here’s what we know…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Proteas hopes of T20 series victory destroyed by smog in Lucknow
The SA team must now win the final game on Friday to draw the series.

Entertainment
Christmas cancelled: Shebeshxt to languish behind bars as court denies bail
Polokwane court refuses bail for Shebeshxt, meaning the rising musician will have to cancel all booked festive season gigs.

Entertainment
24 hours in pictures, 17 December 2025
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Inside the ANCYL’s nightmare elective conference in Polokwane
All the leaders elected at the ANCYL elective conference were surprisingly uncontested.

Science/Tech
Trump administration to dismantle key climate research center in Colorado
Governor Jared Polis warned that breaking up Boulder’s NCAR would put ‘public safety at risk’
The Trump administration is breaking up a research center praised as a “crown jewel” of climate research after accusing it of spreading “alarmism” about climate change.
Russell Vought, the director of the White House’s office and management budget, said the National Center for Atmospheric Research...
Science/Tech
Coursera Acquires Udemy For $930 Million
Coursera announced on Wednesday that it will acquire rival online learning platform Udemy in an all-stock deal that values the combined company at $2.5 billion, a move that brings together two of the largest U.S.-based players in an industry that has struggled since pandemic-era enrollment highs faded. Under the terms of the agreement, Udemy shareholders will receive 0.8 shares of Coursera for...
Science/Tech
Google Sues Alleged Chinese Scam Group Behind Massive US Text Message Phishing Ring
Google is suing a Chinese-speaking cybercriminal group it says is responsible for a massive wave of scam text messages sent to Americans this year, according to a legal complaint filed Tuesday. From a report: The group, known as Darcula, sells software that allows users to send phishing text messages en masse, impersonating organizations like the IRS or the U.S. Postal Service in scams. The...

Science/Tech
The Most Powerful Politics Influencers Barely Post About Politics
New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences’ politics—especially those who don’t normally share political content.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Make TopAuto a core part of your 2026 marketing strategy
TopAuto gives brands direct access to over 1.3 million South African car buyers each month.

Health
Caesarean sections overtake natural vaginal births for the first time
Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.

Health
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.
Health
Heart Association Revives Theory That Light Drinking May Be Good for You
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
One way to deal with OCD and intrusive thoughts
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.