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Roomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy
Under the so-called pre-packaged Chapter 11 process, the main maker of its devices will take ownership of the firm.

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Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of colluding with foreign forces
The 78-year-old UK citizen was convicted of lobbying foreign governments to impose sanctions on HK and China.

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Big changes coming to cash payments in South Africa
The Reserve Bank plans the biggest overhaul of the nation’s cash system in decades, moving to create a cash-management company, roll out white-label ATMs and tighten oversight of how money circulates to make it cheaper and easier to access.
South Africa
News24 | Allegedly drunk driver crashes into accident scene in Cape Town, kills off-duty officer
An off-duty Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) officer was killed on Sunday when an allegedly drunk driver crashed into the scene of another accident where the officer had stopped at to offer his help.

South Africa
Analyst warns against withholding Madlanga Commission findings
The Presidency has confirmed that the Commission’s interim report will not be made public

South Africa
Zimbabwean found with 580 passports, cash to appear in Belfast court
Edward Chitaizvi was arrested in Waterval a week ago.

South Africa
Clocolan farm attack suspects to appear in court on Monday
Mophiring says the suspects forced their way into the farmhouse on Wednesday and demanded valuables

World
Deadly attack on Bondi Beach follows rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia
Australia, like other countries, has seen a rise in antisemitic attacks since the start of the war in Gaza.

World
Chile shifts sharply right as José Antonio Kast wins Presidency
José Antonio Kast, a far-right politician who has praised Chile’s former dictatorship, has won the presidency, signaling a sharp rightward shift fueled by fears over crime, migration and the economy.

World
Pakistan’s oldest brewery finds a path back to global markets
A Pakistani brewery founded in the 19th century is exporting beer again for the first time in decades, despite alcohol being illegal for the country’s Muslim majority.

World
Ukraine’s ceasefire talks hinge on security promises Russia once broke
Ukraine’s president continues ceasefire talks in Berlin with Trump envoys and European leaders, pressing for concrete security guarantees so Russia won’t invade Ukraine again in the future.

Africa
Trump’s ‘historic’ peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city
The recent Washington Accord was hailed as “historic” by the US president but the fighting continues.

Africa
Street art festival sees Lagos turned into ‘open-air gallery’
Nigeria’s biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.

Africa
Six players to watch at Afcon 2025
BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Africa
Ghanaian influencer charged with scamming elderly Americans
He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.

Business
How digital transformation is reshaping higher education in South Africa
Prof Ephrem Redda’s recent presentation at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is offering fresh insight into how digital transformation is changing the face of higher education in South Africa and what this shift means for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which calls for inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all.

Business
End of an era coming for TV licences in South Africa, and three private ‘universities’ getting shut down
Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Monday, 15 December 2025.
Business

Business
Get your free safety check and My Medi Wallet from Supa Quick
This first-of-its-kind road safety initiative is designed to help save lives – both on and off the roads.

Politics
IFP, DA protest to back Premier Ntuli ahead of no-confidence vote
The MK Party tabled a motion of no confidence in Ntuli, which parties will vote on today

Politics
MKP’s move to oust Ntuli due to failure to rule KZN after 2024 elections: Analyst
Analyst: KZN fared much better under the leadership of the IFP with the support of ANC and DA.

Politics
Madlanga interim report will not be made public: Presidency
Magwenya says there is more evidence to be heard at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

Politics
ANC in Tshwane plans to discuss service delivery issues at conference
Eugene Modise has been re-elected as the ANC’s Regional Chairperson of Tshwane.

Sport
January window: Chiefs must sign frozen-out Sundowns star with 181 matches
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are expected to continue improving the squad in the January window. Here’s why Sphelele Mkhulise should be signed.

Sport
Pirates’ new striker emerges as Mabasa’s future hangs in the balance
With Mabasa likely to be a fourth-choice striker in January, it remains to be seen if Pirates will sell their top player.

Sport
‘No protection’ for Maresca after ‘premeditated’ comments – Rooney
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is unlikely to get any “protection” due to cryptic comments seemingly aimed at the club’s ownership, says former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.
Sport
Pirates coach ends transfer pursuit as new solution found
Orlando Pirates FC coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has confirmed a major change in his January transfer window plans.
Education
South Africa: Gauteng Learner Placement Continues
[SAnews.gov.za] The Gauteng Department of Education has assured parents of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners that it is working hard to ensure that the remaining 15 144 unplaced applicants are placed in schools.
Education
Rwanda: Experts Urge Universities to Prepare Students to Solve African Problems
[New Times] Experts have called on African universities to deliberately prepare students to understand the continent’s political, governance, and development realities, arguing that Africa’s challenges can only be sustainably addressed by Africans themselves.
Education
Uganda: VP Alupo Hails Soroti University’s Maiden Graduation As Historic Milestone
[Nile Post] Vice President Jessica Alupo has described the first graduation ceremony of Soroti University as a historic milestone for both the institution and the country, calling on graduates to actively contribute to Uganda’s development through innovation, discipline, and service.
Education
South Africa: Literacy Crisis – Why Makhanda Matters
[GroundUp] Two interventions show what can and what can’t be done

Lifestyle
King Charles ‘deeply touched’ after sharing cancer update
King Charles is ‘deeply touched’ to the reaction from the public, after he shared an update on his cancer treatment. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Attempted child abduction thwarted at Cape Town mall
A five-year-old girl narrowly avoided becoming the victim of an attempted abduction at a shopping mall over the weekend.

Lifestyle
Rob Reiner and wife found dead at Los Angeles home in apparent homicide
American director Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead at their southern California mansion, CNN and NBC reported on Sunday.

Lifestyle
2026: How to turn a few public holidays into 9 long weekends
Planning ahead? Here’s how you can maximise a handful of public holidays into nine long weekends in 2026…

Entertainment
African players in Europe: Salah off to AFCON amid uncertainty
Speculation continues to rumble over the Egyptian’s future after his outburst last weekend.

Entertainment
Ulterio Motiv prices brawnier than brawn 6×6 Toyota Land Cruiser 79
Conversion excludes the cost of the actual Land Cruiser 79.

Entertainment
Morning Fix: Judiciary in the dock as corruption cases engulf senior judges | Crisis at JSC as unresolved complaints against judges surge
Catch up on the biggest stories this morning, 15 December 2025, in our simple morning fix update

Entertainment
Three killed after lightning strikes church tent in Limpopo
Five other members were wounded in the lightning strike.

Science/Tech
Big changes for cash in South Africa
The South African Reserve Bank plans to tighten oversight of how cash circulates in the country.
Science/Tech
SpaceX Alleges a Chinese-Deployed Satellite Risked Colliding with Starlink
“A SpaceX executive says a satellite deployed from a Chinese rocket risked colliding with a Starlink satellite,” reports PC Magazine:On Friday, company VP for Starlink engineering, Michael Nicolls, tweeted about the incident and blamed a lack of coordination from the Chinese launch provider CAS Space. “When satellite operators do not share ephemeris for their satellites, dangerously close...

Science/Tech
Spotify Wrapped – Audience growth surges for What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou in 2025
What’s Next continues its rapid rise with major audience and follower growth in 2025.

Science/Tech
Plan to end TV licences in South Africa
The SABC’s new funding model is set to be finalised in February.

Motoring
Get your FREE safety check and My Medi Wallet – A lifesaving safety initiative
This first-of-its-kind road safety initiative is designed to help save lives on and off the roads.

Motoring
Defensive driving in South Africa and why it’s important
Defensive driving in South Africa is essential, as the country is ranked among the worst places to drive in the world.

Motoring
Formula 1 2026 season – Here are all the details
The 2026 Formula 1 season promises to be full of action and drama.

Motoring
Warning for Uber and Bolt users over the festive season
There are several key steps you should take if you are involved in an accident while using an e-hailing service.
Health
Government Can Withhold Funds From Planned Parenthood, Appeals Court Rules
A three-judge panel threw out a lower court’s order, allowing the Trump administration to continue defunding the group and other major abortion providers.

Health
Doctor strike during flu outbreak would be ‘reckless’, says Starmer
The prime minister says it would be “reckless” for resident doctors to strike with the NHS at a “precarious” moment.

Health
Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?
The European sperm market is booming, but is some donors’ sperm being used to make too many babies?
Health
Risk-Based Screening Works as Well as Yearly Checks After 40 in Finding Breast Cancers
A study of more than 45,000 women found that screening women according to their level of risk was as effective in detecting tumors as the one-size-fits-most screening currently recommended.