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ASPEN SALE: Aspen to sell Asian assets for R26.5bn to reduce debt
Aspen said it had not planned the disposal but BGH made an unsolicited offer that the company deemed worthy of a binding offer.
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Aspen said it had not planned the disposal but BGH made an unsolicited offer that the company deemed worthy of a binding offer.

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Inner-city buildings, businesses and traders are set to face fire safety inspections as Joburg emergency services ramp up enforcement ahead of New Year’s celebrations

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The pitch from the two-day Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne is rated as “unsatisfactory” by the International Cricket Council.
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Trump and Zelensky offered few details and did not provide a deadline for completing a peace deal, although Trump said it would be clear “in a few weeks” whether negotiations to end the war would succeed. He said a few “thorny issues” around territory must be resolved.

South Africa
Linomtha Skeyi’s body was discovered on Christmas morning in an open field.

South Africa
COGTA says infrastructure, including health facilities and roads, have been damaged.
South Africa
KZN road safety operations net 100
A total of 100 people have been arrested in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, by the officers of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) for violating various traffic laws this past weekend.
The arrests were part of the #NenzaniLaEzweni operation aimed at ensuring road safety, tackling drunk driving, reckless driving, illegal activities – such as...

South Africa
Twenty-six matric candidates from seven schools in Pretoria allegedly accessed matric papers.
World
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump in Florida, with the US president pushing to move to the next stage of the fragile Gaza truce plan.

World
The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at U.S. arms sales, and a statement by Japan’s prime minister saying its military could get involved if China were to take action against Taiwan.
World
Taiwan’s military said it has deployed “appropriate forces” in response to China’s drills around the democratic island.

World
President Trump could use the face-to-face at his Mar-a-Lago estate to look for ways to speed up the peace process, as Israel’s leader has been accused of not pushing his side to move fast enough.

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
The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday’s polls.

Africa
The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

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

Business
An extensive list of international companies across several industries exited South Africa in 2025.

Business
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Politics
The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

Politics
The EFF says the move threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity.

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’

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns are looking to beef their squad up for the second half of the season and their latest transfer target has been revealed.

Sport
Kawhi Leonard equals the Los Angeles Clippers record for most points in a game to help his side beat the Detroit Pistons 112-99.

Sport
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not end his playing career until he scores his 1,000th career goal.
Sport
Bafana Bafana are preparing for a demanding encounter when they face Zimbabwe in a crucial AFCON Group B match on Monday.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Dr Emmanuel Attah Kumah with contestants and quizmasters

Education
Candidates will have to sit assessments in person unless there are exceptional circumstances, says ACCA
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The world’s largest accounting body is to stop students being allowed to take exams remotely to crack down on a rise in cheating on tests that underpin professional qualifications.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which has almost...
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) program is fully funded and prepared for the upcoming transition to senior school, while warning against political interference and misinformation in the education sector.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government has released Sh44 billion to guarantee that 1.13 million students transition seamlessly from junior to senior school, President William Ruto announced on Sunday.
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Northgate Shopping Centre in Randburg has confirmed that a section of its ceiling collapsed following heavy rainfall.

Entertainment
The homeowner called a local private security company after returning home to find an intruder cooking in his kitchen.
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Entertainment
Most of the nearly R5bn worth of boat exports are destined for America.

Entertainment
In the age of social media, where false narratives can be countered and good news can spread faster, is South Africa’s image still intact?

Science/Tech
Louis Gerstner, the former CEO and chairman of IBM, died on Saturday, aged 83.
Science/Tech
Engadget reports on “a widespread breach” of Ubisoft’s game Rainbow Six Siege “that left various players with billions of in-game credits, ultra-rare skins of weapons, and banned accounts.” Ubisoft took the game’s servers offline early Saturday morning, and as of Sunday night its status page still shows “unplanned outage” on all servers across PC, PlayStation and Xbox:Ubisoft later clarified...

Science/Tech
Banks and insurers must unify fragmented decisions to manage risk, regulation and customer expectations in real time, writes SAS South Africa’s James MacDonald.

Science/Tech
Enjoy up to 50% off deliveries, free meals, and more with the latest Home Chef coupons.

Motoring
1.5 million South Africans visit TopAuto each month to read more about the latest vehicles and automotive sector news.

Motoring
The first combustion engine car was developed by a man who would go on to help found one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands.

Motoring
You can buy a Mercedes-Benz bakkie in South Africa, but you won’t find it in showrooms.

Motoring
One company is responsible for the largest number of vehicle recalls in history.

Health
Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders.
Health
When the Trump administration slashed foreign aid, it gutted a program that had reduced malaria deaths world wide. In northern Cameroon, health workers scrambled to protect children in one last rainy season.
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.