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Koepka announces departure from LIV Golf
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka leaves LIV Golf to prioritise “the needs of his family”.

Top Stories
King’s Christmas speech to come from Westminster Abbey
The King is expected to talk about the “pilgrimage” of life, and the lessons it can teach.

Top Stories
Your first look at Guz Khan’s new comedy, landing this Christmas
The Farooqi family have a chaotic Christmas in Lapland after a surprise bonus for Dad.

South Africa
Officials conduct surprise raid at Grootvlei Correctional Centre
Officials confiscated Crystal meth, Dagga, cell phones and sharp objects during the raid.

South Africa
GP faces backlog of 5,000 unplaced learners for 2026
1478 grade 1 learners and 3986 grade 8 learners remain unplaced.

South Africa
Travellers frustrated with long queues and delay at Lebombo border
Hundreds queue at the border, waiting to be processed so they can travel home for festive holidays.

South Africa
Cape Winelands firefighters battle three separate blazes
The Wemmershoek fire in Drakenstein continued to burn fiercely late yesterday.

World
Australia to deport British man charged with displaying Nazi symbols
The immigration minister said the man is an unwelcome “guest” in Australia.

World
Have the American Pope and the American administration fallen out?
Why the Catholic Church and Donald Trump’s government are at odds over immigration policy.

World
An alleged drug cartel and a murdered witness: South Africa’s police corruption probe
Allegations of graft and political interference in the police have been aired at public hearings.

World
Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests
Recent deadly protests in Bangladesh are further straining Delhi’s already frayed tied with Dhaka.

Africa
Mbeumo & Wissa ‘inspiring’ – Ouattara
As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

Africa
Malawians angry over vice-president’s planned UK trip
Jane Ansah is going in a private capacity but reports about the cost and entourage have riled people up.

Africa
Thousands fleeing DR Congo violence facing ‘dire conditions’ in Burundi – aid agencies
Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women – some going without food for days.

Africa
I’m not retiring, I’m evolving – Kipchoge
The Kenyan marathoner has all the running accolades he needs but is now focusing on new goals.

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

Business
South Africa walking head first into disaster
Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme will be a disaster for taxpayers and the national fiscus.
Business
Fish and chip shop offers 100 free Christmas meals
Raj Khaira, from Southampton, says his store will give sausage and chips to those in need.

Business
7 new car brands that launched in South Africa in 2025
Over the course of 2025, several new car brands have launched in South Africa, all coming from Asia.
Politics
News24 | Activist Dr Reneè Thompson dies a week after fulfilling PhD dream
A week after she fulfilled her lifelong dream of obtaining a PhD, activist and researcher Dr Reneè Thompson died.

Politics
Kolwapi’s response on firing a gun in public is arrogant: SACP
The Bitou Deputy Mayor was seen in a widely circulated video at the weekend, firing a gun.

Politics
MK Party threatens legal action over KZN legislature suspensions
Boyce suspended 31 MK and one EFF member, accusing them of an assault on the House’s dignity.

Politics
Parliament has improved in holding executive to account: Mothapo
Parliament’s Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says 40 public hearings were held all over the country.

Sport
Have the Jaguars unlocked the best version of Lawrence?
Ryan O’Halloran and Phoebe Schecter discuss the improvement of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence under head coach Liam Coen.

Sport
La Liga duo battle for Senesi – Wednesday’s gossip
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid battle to sign Marcos Senesi, Manchester United track RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande and Liverpool monitor Igor Thiago, plus more.

Sport
Stewart joins Snoop and Modric as Swans co-owner
The 84-year-old American businesswoman has become the latest celebrity owner of Swansea City.

Sport
The Whole 10 Yards
Could the ‘small-market’ Jaguars make it from Jacksonville to Super Bowl LX?
Education
Uganda: NUP’s Andrew Muwanguzi Pledges Education, Social Welfare Reforms in Bugabula South
[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Bugabula South, Andrew Muwanguzi, has criticized self-serving leadership and vowed to prioritize quality education and social welfare if elected to represent the constituency in 2026.
Education
Uganda: UPDF Engineers Near Completion of New Classroom Block At Kanyankwanzi Primary School in Kabale
[Nile Post] The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Engineers Brigade is in the final stages of completing a new two-classroom block at Kanyankwanzi Primary School in Kabale District, a development set to significantly improve education infrastructure in the area.
Education
Officers Who Failed N.Y.P.D. Mental Health Exams Can Stay
The city and the union agreed to a 12-month probation for 30 officers. The department had moved to fire them after they failed psychological exams or background checks.
Education
Uganda: Why Hard-of-Hearing Children Are Being Left Behind in Inclusive Schools
[Nile Post] For years, Uganda has presented itself as a regional leader in disability inclusion, backed by progressive laws, international commitments and growing public awareness.

Lifestyle
Family time: Inside Rassie’s vacation with kids
Lekka! Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has been enjoying his time off with his loved ones at a tropical getaway…

Lifestyle
Minnie Dlamini breaks silence on SIU case: ‘I’m deeply disappointed’
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 dies in car crash
‘Call of Duty’ co-creator Vince Zampella and another person have died after car crash.

Entertainment
Wasteful Nigeria open AFCON campaign with narrow win over Tanzania
Lookman restored Nigeria’s lead with a rising shot from just outside the box.

Entertainment
Jackson strikes twice as Senegal cruise to AFCON victory
Jackson struck either side of half-time in Tangier.

Entertainment
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Tuesday, 23 December 2025
R110 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 23 December 2025.

Entertainment
In case you missed it: SIU to freeze Presley Chweneyagae’s assets | WeBuyCars fined R2m | DJ Warras laid to rest
Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 24 December 2025 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers
The Trump administration, citing “foreign censorship,” imposed travel bans on experts involved in monitoring major tech platforms.
Science/Tech
ServiceNow To Buy Armis For $7.75 Billion As It Bets Big On Cybersecurity For AI
An anonymous reader quotes a report from MarketWatch: ServiceNow announced a deal to acquire cybersecurity company Armis on Tuesday, marking a new milestone in the software giant’s artificial-intelligence business strategy. The $7.75 billion all-cash transaction is part of ServiceNow’s goal of advancing governance and trust in autonomous AI agents, and the company’s largest transaction to date....
Science/Tech
Ireland’s Diarmuid Early Wins World Microsoft Excel Title
Irish competitor Diarmuid Early, dubbed the “Lebron James of Excel spreadsheets,” has won the 2025 Microsoft Excel World Championship in Las Vegas, dethroning three-time champion Andrew Ngai. The BBC reports: The esport showpiece in December attracted competitors worldwide as 256 spreadsheet heads battled it out across knockout rounds to join the final 24 in Vegas. […] A three-time champion in...
Science/Tech
Judge Blocks Texas App Store Age Verification Law
A federal judge blocked Texas’ app store age-verification law, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment by forcing platforms to gate speech and collect data in an overly broad way. The law was set to go into effect on January 1, 2026. The Verge reports: In an order granting a preliminary injunction on the Texas App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420), Judge Robert Pitman wrote that the...
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Reach South African car buyers efficiently through TopAuto’s targeted platform
TopAuto connects automotive brands with 1.5 million active vehicle researchers every month.

Motoring
Every automatic car you can buy under R250,000 in South Africa
There are only six cars left in South Africa with an automatic gearbox that can be bought for less than R250,000.
Health
What Is a Grief Attack?
Sudden surges of anguish can accompany intense mourning. That’s not unusual, experts say, and sometimes even helpful.
Health
This Texas Family Was Part of the Biggest U.S. Measles Outbreak in a Generation
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
Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

Health
Childbirth epidural kit shortage could last until March, officials say
The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.