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James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026
Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.
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LOOKING AHEAD: Wetter skies to ease heat in 2026 but raise flood risk across SA’s interior provinces
Much of South Africa could experience above-normal rainfall and days that are not as hot as usual in 2026.
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South Africa
Over 1 000 motorists arrested for drunk driving in EC in December
275 arrests were recorded between December 24 and 28 in the Eastern Cape.

South Africa
Top Headline stories for 2025
We present the top 10 SABC News headline stories that dominated news and current affairs in 2025.

South Africa
Transport Ministry backs ‘zero tolerance’ of traffic officers bribes
A high number of motorists have been arrested for drunk driving and recklessness this festive season

South Africa
EC police launch manhunt after teen girl found dead in open field
Linomtha Skeyi’s body was discovered on Christmas morning in an open field.

World
Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal
The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.

World
Morning news brief
Trump says progress is being made on a deal between Ukraine and Russia, Israeli prime minister to meet with Trump Monday, anti-poverty groups are bracing for what lies ahead after a year of chaos.

World
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to meet with President Trump in Florida
The Israeli Prime Minister will meet President Trump in Florida Monday, with talks expected to focus on the next phases of the peace plan for Gaza.

World
How President Trump has reshaped U.S.-Israel relations
With Israel’s prime minister at the White House Monday, former peace negotiator Aaron David Miller speaks with NPR’s Leila Fadel about the ways President Trump has reshaped U.S.-Israel relations.

Africa
‘I can kill you right now’ – Sudan’s footballers on civil war
Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
The best players who never won Afcon?
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
One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections
The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday’s polls.

Africa
Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says
The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

Business
This is who pays the most tax in South Africa
SARS’ tax data for the year shows who is paying the most income tax by location, gender, age and job sector.

Business
Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.

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

Business
Business Talk – Where South Africans go to learn about the latest trends
Business Talk is South Africa’s top business podcast and the preferred choice for industry experts to share their insights.

Politics
ANC announces passing of former NEC member Dikeledi Magadzi
The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

Politics
EFF condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as independent state
The EFF says the move threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Politics
Hlongwa fought very hard to clear his name: Family
Former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday.

Politics
ANC Johannesburg fires back at Mashaba over hijacked buildings claims
‘Addressing hijacked buildings isn’t a law enforcement task but a housing, development imperative’

Sport
Bhutan bowler sets T20 record with eight wickets
A bowler from Bhutan becomes the first cricketer to take eight wickets in a T20 international.

Sport
Can Farrell’s Ireland get back on track in 2026?
After a mixed year in 2025, BBC Sport NI looks at what the next 12 months have in store for the Irish rugby teams.

Sport
JUST IN | Cyclist killed in Camps Bay accident
A cyclist has reportedly been killed in a road accident on Victoria Road in Camps Bay, between Geneva Drive and Houghton.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs enter crunch contract talks with star man
Kaizer Chiefs FC are working on extending the contract of one of their key players ahead of a busy second half of the season.
Education
Namibia: How Much Namibian Private Schools Will Cost You in 2026
[Namibian] The cost of enrolling a child in a private school in Namibia will average N$61 800 for Grade 1 and N$79 500 for Grade 12 in 2026, according to a survey on private education costs conducted by The Brief.
Education
Uganda: Education Is the Foundation of Unity and Progress, Mubaje Tells Muslims
[Nile Post] The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called on Muslim faithful, particularly religious leaders, to embrace education as a cornerstone for unity, harmony and socio-economic development within the Muslim community.
Education
Liberia: 21-Year-Old Student Drowns in Ganta’s Jackie Pool
[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta, Nimba County — A 21-year-old senior student at John Wesley Pearson High School got drowned on Friday, December 26, 2025 in the Jackie Pool in Ganta City, Nimba County.
Education
Nigeria: How I Sold My Property to Sponsor Students Abroad – Kwankwaso
[Leadership] Former governor of Kano State and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has recalled how he sold his property and used the proceeds to sponsor 370 young men and women from Kano State to study abroad.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Outrage as viral video shows parents watching kids drink alcohol on Christmas Day
Outrage has erupted after a video circulated on social media shows young children openly consuming alcohol in the presence of adults.
Lifestyle
Entertainment

Entertainment
Motsepe keeps faith despite Sundowns falling behind Pirates
“As the year closes, we find ourselves in a position that is unfamiliar in recent seasons,” Motsepe said.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Honest attempt Tata Punch still needs proving in tough segment
Returning Indian automotive giant’s smallest SUV has merits, but will have to fight hard.
Science/Tech
60 Game Workers Form First Ubisoft Union in North America
About 60 workers in Halifax, Nova Scotia have formed Ubisoft’s first union in North America, reports the CBC (though its 17,000 employees include some unionized workforces in other parts of the world):T.J. Gillis, a senior server developer at Ubisoft Halifax, says he became increasingly concerned about the growth of artificial intelligence in the industry and after the closure of a Microsoft...

Science/Tech
The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2025
From Donald Trump to DOGE to Chinese hackers, this year the internet’s chaos caused outsized real-world harm.

Science/Tech
The South African inventor behind speed guns in sports
South African engineer Henri Johnson invented the world’s first Doppler radar speed gun specifically for ball tracking in sports.
Science/Tech
Meet a U.S. Start-Up Trying to Break China’s Rare-Earth Monopoly
Companies like Phoenix Tailings, which recently began producing metal in New Hampshire, are using new processing methods to compete with Chinese suppliers.
Motoring

Motoring
Good news for car owners in South Africa
Vehicle-related crimes in South Africa have been trending downwards in recent years.

Motoring
Build your 2026 marketing strategy around TopAuto
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 and the man who made it
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.
Health
Claire Brosseau Wants to Die. Will Canada Let Her?
Ms. Brosseau says mental illness has made her life unbearable. She wants a medically assisted death. Even her psychiatrists are split over whether she should have one.

Health
Tackling the gender gap in CPR treatment
Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders.
Health
How Cameroon Fought to Save Its Malaria Program After the U.S. Cut Critical Funding
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
Doctors Think Ovaries, Not Just Eggs, Are Factors in Fertility and Aging
Recent research highlights that the egg may be the leading lady, but she needs her supporting cast.