THURSDAY, 25 DECEMBER 2025, 20:29
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Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for an attempted coup, went into surgery on Thursday for an inguinal hernia, his wife said.
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The prize marks the second-largest US lottery jackpot ever won.
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Five people have been killed in a helicopter crash on Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, authorities say.
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He invokes the wartime spirit in his annual speech, delivered from Westminster Abbey.
South Africa
The Lebombo Border Gate is experiencing an influx of travellers most of them being Mozambicans.
South Africa
The first 2025 Christmas baby was welcomed at Elim hospital in Limpopo, at midnight.
South Africa
‘No person may consume, brew, store or sell any alcohol at city-owned parks or public open spaces.’
South Africa
In his Christmas message, Zuma also encouraged young people to refrain from substance abuse.
World
During his first Christmas Day message, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the suffering in Gaza, Yemen and among migrants, and called for peace in troubled regions like Lebanon, Ukraine and Syria.
World
Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.
World
A group of hobbyists in Belgium make drones that help on the frontline of a war.
World
With a ceasefire in place in Gaza, Bethlehem in the West Bank is resuming its festive Christmas celebrations.
Africa
Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.
Africa
A drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.
Africa
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
Jane Ansah is going in a private capacity but reports about the cost and entourage have riled people up.
Business
South Africans can expect a modest salary increase in 2026.
Business
Grace Trust says it offers the Christmas spirit all year to people on Jersey who are struggling.
Business
The combined net worth of seven of South Africa’s wealthiest individuals stood at $41 billion (R687.5 billion) at the end of 2025.
Business
Bloemfontein’s property market remains the cheapest among all of South Africa’s metros, making it incredibly popular with young buyers.
Politics
Community activist Mario “Gatto” Wanza died on Wednesday at the age of 59.
Politics
It argues that the plans threaten marine life and could negatively impact the tourism sector
Politics
Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday following an illness.
Politics
Mashatile called on South Africans to continue embracing the values of Ubuntu.
Sport
Wales international scrum-half Tomos Williams is to join Saracens for 2025-26 after completing two seasons at Gloucester at the end of the current campaign.
Sport
Two devoted scarecrows plan the perfect wedding – until a rival threatens everything.
Sport
John Robertson, who has died aged 72, was dubbed “the Picasso of football” and made Brian Clough’s great Nottingham Forest side tick, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Sport
The NFL post-season may be without Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow, but what went wrong for the star quarterbacks, and who is most likely to bounce back?
Education
New technologies are complicating efforts to teach the scrolling generation to think critically and defensively online.
Education
Kateryna Endeberia says teachers made the ‘hurtful’ request when she had difficulty with other subjects
A Ukrainian refugee has been forced to drop out of sixth-form college after she said she was put under pressure to study Russian.
Kateryna Endeberia moved to Stoke-on-Trent after fleeing Ukraine in 2022, after the start of Russia’s invasion.
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Education
Profit-seekers co-opted America’s premier cultural exchange program, the J-1 visa, which brought young people to work in the United States. Some sponsors charged thousands in fees.
Education
The decision seemed likely to provoke a court battle in a state where Republican politicians have sought to influence public universities.
Lifestyle
King Charles III recorded his fourth Christmas from Westminster Abbey.
Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi’s alleged girlfriend Rachel John shared her plans for Christmas this year… is the Springboks captain included?
Lifestyle
One of the reasons Siya Kolisi left The Sharks was to spend more time with family, where is his alleged girlfriend from?
Lifestyle
It seems Siya Kolisi may have confirmed rumours that he is dating 24-year-old influencer Rachel John, a year after split from Rachel Kolisi.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 25 December 2025 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 26 December 2025.
Entertainment
A dispute over music reportedly preceded a deadly shooting at the Mpumalanga tavern, claiming two lives.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Chinese social media users criticized two key government policies, rare signs of public dissent in the country where the internet is heavily censored. The death of the former head of China’s one-child policy agency — which for decades forced women to carry out abortions and sterilizations — sparked criticism of the demographic effort, with one netizen...
Science/Tech
Prominent business and government figures spread rumors about the attack on Brown University’s campus this month, reigniting questions about accountability in online discourse.
Science/Tech
Framework has announced yet another price increase for memory modules, the second in roughly a month, and the company is now actively encouraging customers to source their own RAM elsewhere if they can find better deals. The laptop maker cited “extreme memory shortages and price volatility” as the reason for the hike, noting that 32GB modules and smaller currently cost around $10 per gigabyte...
Science/Tech
We can share images and sounds, so why not smells? Dr Kate McLean-MacKenzie hopes her new atlas will make scents
Christmas may be associated with the aromas of oranges and mince pies but our towns and cities also boast special scents during the rest of the year. Now, one researcher is publishing an atlas attempting to capture these quirky “smellscapes”.
Dr Kate McLean-MacKenzie, a designer and...
Motoring
While car insurance is vital, motorists don’t need to spend an excessive amount on monthly premiums.
Motoring
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Motoring
The Kruger National Park is home to a luxurious hotel situated on an old railway bridge overlooking a river.
Motoring
BYD and Chery are crushing other major Chinese car brands in South Africa, according to a recent report by Press Pulse.
Health
Brendan Costello was a cleareyed writer who might have found this article a bit treacly. Such is the cost of being a good guy.
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.