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No charge over Bob Vylan IDF chants at Glastonbury
Avon and Somerset Police says the incident “does not meet the criminal threshold” for prosecution.
TUESDAY, 23 DECEMBER 2025, 18:54

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Avon and Somerset Police says the incident “does not meet the criminal threshold” for prosecution.

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BBC Sport analyses how Liverpool manager Arne Slot might set up following striker Alexander Isak being ruled out for about two months with a broken leg.
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Five years after leaving the Stormers amid the collapse of the union, Siya Kolisi will return to the club where he made his name in 2026.
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Severe thunderstorms and damaging winds are expected across parts of South Africa, according to the South African Weather Service.

South Africa
Border Management Authority reports fewer travellers at Lebombo Border compared to last year.

South Africa
The deceased is the brother of alleged extortionist who was also shot and killed

South Africa
Cachalia says those who have been involved in wrongdoing must face the consequences.

South Africa
Police have also confiscated all the alcohol after they arrested the owner of kwaNoxolo tavern.

World
President Trump has announced the Navy will begin building a new fleet of warships. And, a federal judge has ruled the deportations of more than 100 Venezuelan men to El Salvador were illegal.

World
A bill passed by parliament expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets seen as a security threat.
World
US President Donald Trump announced a new class of heavily armed warships that will be named after himself – an honour usually reserved for leaders who have left office.

World
AFP’s Dylan Collins was among journalists injured in an Israeli attack on Lebanon in 2023. The attack killed Reuters’ Issam Abdallah. Collins was in Washington this month to press for accountability.

Africa
Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women – some going without food for days.

Africa
The Kenyan marathoner has all the running accolades he needs but is now focusing on new goals.

Africa
The victims, who include men, women and children, were ambushed on Sunday night as they travelled between villages.

Africa
Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of 20-year-old Karen Lojore.

Business
Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme will be a disaster for taxpayers and the national fiscus.

Business
Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme will be a disaster for taxpayers and the national fiscus.
Business
Raj Khaira, from Southampton, says his store will give sausage and chips to those in need.

Business
Over the course of 2025, several new car brands have launched in South Africa, all coming from Asia.
Politics
A week after she fulfilled her lifelong dream of obtaining a PhD, activist and researcher Dr Reneè Thompson died.

Politics
The Bitou Deputy Mayor was seen in a widely circulated video at the weekend, firing a gun.

Politics
Boyce suspended 31 MK and one EFF member, accusing them of an assault on the House’s dignity.

Politics
Parliament’s Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says 40 public hearings were held all over the country.

Sport
Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy has revealed how illness has swept through his Cardiff City squad, potentially ruling out at least three infected players.

Sport
Head coach Derek McInnes insists Hearts are “a good proposition” as the Scottish Premiership leaders aim to strengthen in January.

Sport
Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has told his players to “enjoy themselves” but to “use common sense” over christmas. His comments follow Pep Guardiola’s admission that Manchester City’s players will be weighed when they return to training to check their fitness has not dropped over the festive period.

Sport
Blaze captain Kirstie Gordon opts to add to her 60 Scotland caps more than eight years on from a switch to England.
Education
[This Day] Minna — The federal government has restated that it has rescued all the abducted St Mary’s Catholic Primary Secondary School pupils/students and their teachers, who were abducted over a month ago. National Coordinator, Counter Terrorism Centre, Major-General Adamu Laka (rtd), made this known yesterday, while handing over the freshly rescued 130 children and teachers to Governor...
Education
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 23 – The Ministry of Education has opened a seven-day review window for Grade 9 learners and their parents to verify and, where necessary, adjust senior school placements ahead of the transition to Grade 10.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Ministry of Education has outlined the approved curriculum support and learning resources for learners transitioning into Grade 10, as the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system guides placement into senior schools.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] FOR decades, the relatively low socio-economic status and limited public visibility of Muslims in Ghana have been a subject of quiet concern and, at times, open debate. Despite Islam being one of the country’s major religions, Muslims remain underrepresented in elite professions, national politics, and influential decision-making spaces. This reality did not emerge overnight....

Lifestyle
Minnie Dlamini has issued a scathing statement in the aftermath of the SIU investigation into irregular funding by the NLC, for which she says she was publicly and unfairly ‘singled out’.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Call of Duty’ co-creator Vince Zampella and another person have died after car crash.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Metro FM talk show host Faith Mangope has announced her engagement to Sean McKenna, sharing intimate moments from a romantic Brazil proposal.

Entertainment
The tavern owner had insisted her operating documents were valid.

Entertainment
Consumers buying used cars have long worried about what could go wrong, but two recent consumer wins now offer greater protection.

Science/Tech
Photo Credit: Natacha Christeler A refined approach to modern beauty Practicing throughout the Tampa Bay area, Natacha Christeler, APRN BC, has become one of America’s most sought after aesthetic authorities, renowned for her balance of scientific precision and artistic refinement. Known by many patients as the “Filler Fairy” for her subtle, camera ready transformations, Natacha […]

Science/Tech
The battle for dominance in South Africa’s e-commerce sector has moved away from the leafy suburbs of Sandton and into the lavish, bustling, high-growth corridors of the township economy. However, as giants like Amazon and Takealot vie for this untapped market, they are discovering that the biggest barrier to entry isn’t demand. No, it is […]
Science/Tech
Tech giants Google and Apple are asking some employees with H-1B visas to reconsider international travel, as their legal teams warned that visa processing delays could keep employees abroad for months, according to Business Insider. From a report: Law firms representing the tech giants sent memos advising staff who require visa stamps for reentry to stay in the U.S., warning that international...

Science/Tech
Studying chemical chatter as tiny balls of cells embed could shine a light on early pregnancy and glitches that lead to miscarriage
Researchers have created the lining of a womb in a dish, which promises to shed light on the mysterious early stages of human pregnancy and the glitches that can lead to miscarriage and medical complications.
In laboratory experiments, early-stage human embryos...
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Motoring
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Motoring
There are only six cars left in South Africa with an automatic gearbox that can be bought for less than R250,000.
Health
Sudden surges of anguish can accompany intense mourning. That’s not unusual, experts say, and sometimes even helpful.
Health
The measles outbreak in the United States is now in its 11th month, with almost 2,000 cases. The Timmons family were some of the first people to get sick.

Health
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

Health
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