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Sabalenka v Kyrgios: The key questions in ‘Battle of the Sexes’
BBC Sport looks at the key questions going into the divisive Battle of the Sexes-style match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios on Sunday.
SUNDAY, 28 DECEMBER 2025, 08:56

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BBC Sport looks at the key questions going into the divisive Battle of the Sexes-style match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios on Sunday.

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Economist Dawie Roodt said the headline figures of South Africa’s government debt burden does not paint the whole picture, as municipal debt and state-owned enterprises have become significant liabilities.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.

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After accusing a podcaster of racist remarks, Gayton McKenzie found himself on the receiving end of similar accusations.

South Africa
The incident came to light earlier this week after a video went viral showing the motorist littering

South Africa
These included the arrest of a suspect believed to be responsible for the Athlone Court murder.

South Africa
The NSRI rescued several people at sea and is searching for a missing teenager.

South Africa
A clean-up operation of a crash on Warden and Villiers, in the Free State is under way.

World
The sisters, who were the first known quintuplets to survive past infancy, became a global phenomenon after their 1934 birth.

World
Jacqueline Charles of the Miami Herald reports on how gangs in Haiti are using sexual violence as a tool of terror amid the country’s deepening political and humanitarian crisis.

World
Pantomimes are plays based on a well-known story — often a fairy tale — which are given a bawdy twist. The audience is expected to join in throughout, shouting as loudly as they can.

World
Trump tells Politico he ordered the strikes as “a Christmas present” – contradicting a statement by Nigerian officials.

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
Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

Africa
Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.

Africa
Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.

Business
South Africa’s listed property sector has outperformed several international markets, and is expected to deliver sustained returns for investors.

Business
While domestic workers remain one of the most vulnerable consumer classes in South Africa, the segment has seen a remarkable turnaround over the past five years when it comes to loan defaults.

Business
Accelerate Property Fund is selling two malls in Johannesburg, as its largest assets, Fourways Mall, starts showing signs of life.

Business
Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.

Politics
Former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday.

Politics
‘Addressing hijacked buildings isn’t a law enforcement task but a housing, development imperative’

Politics
The EFF has described the attacks as a violation of African sovereignty.

Politics
More than R2 billion was embezzled from the hospital.

Sport
Tshegofatso Mabasa has been linked to Kaizer Chiefs but will he jump ship? Which players can he replace at Naturena?

Sport
These Springboks took home a lot less than several of their team-mates. Here’s who made the list – and how much they banked.

Sport
MCG curator Matt Page said he was in a “state of shock” watching the carnage unfold during the two-day fourth Ashes Test.

Sport
Some good news for South African football fans. Bafana Bafana’s crucial Afcon 2025 clash will be live on SABC screens.
Education
Marina Vance had an E.P.A. grant to help homeowners counter the impact of wildfire smoke, until the agency deemed the research “no longer consistent” with its priorities.
Education
Companies benefiting from A.I. should donate a small percentage of their profits to retrain the workers the tech will displace.
Education
A new study suggests that distressed borrowers using a simpler bankruptcy process are succeeding — and that more people like them should try.
Education
The grand jury received testimony that the man had acted to defend his son, who had faced bullying before the shooting, a local prosecutor said.

Lifestyle
The 2026 maternal support grant aims to extend child support to pregnant women to prevent issues within the first 1 000 days. Here’s why …

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi reacts to alleged girlfriend Rachel John’s ‘a day in a life in South Africa’ video amid rumours of their romance.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Bloemfontein’s big-city, small-town vibe is attracting first-time property buyers in their droves. But there’s more to it than that …

Entertainment
Japanese brand drops the only new energy vehicle from its South African portfolio.

Entertainment
Before checking emails becomes the sum total of a day’s reading, squeeze in some me-time with these great books on shelf now

Entertainment
Nigeria have six points, Tunisia three and Tanzania and Uganda one each.

Entertainment
The Pretoria-based side have not made a good start to the 2025/26 season.

Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced significant growth in the past four years. Although Bitcoin climbed to a new ATH of $126,198, it faced strong headwinds soon afterward and plunged. As a result, investors began searching for high-potential altcoins to buy and hedge against further losses. This search has led investors to Digitap ($TAP), an emerging Web3 […]

Science/Tech
The proportion of BitTorrent traffic on one major South African ISP’s network has more than doubled relative to total traffic in 2025, while the contribution of real-time streaming has declined.

Motoring
Insurance providers go through a thorough process to determine whether to write off your car.
Motoring

Motoring
Chery is rapidly expanding in South Africa, with plans to launch two new car brands in early 2026.

Motoring
You don’t need to be a technical expert or mechanic – simple preparation gets you a long way.
Health
Recent research highlights that the egg may be the leading lady, but she needs her supporting cast.
Health
The National Kidney Registry has matched thousands of kidney donors with recipients. It has also paid millions of dollars to a company owned by its founder.
Health
She went on testosterone to help with her menopausal symptoms. The effects had unexpected consequences for their marriage.

Health
Some of the lamps – which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder – are available to loan for up to three weeks.