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Gerry McCann, whose daughter vanished in 2007, tells the BBC he believes politicians fear the media.

Here are some of the key developments in South Africa today, 10 December 2025.

A businessman who was awarded a police tender but did not declare the money to the taxman has been jailed.

A group of 100 Nigerian schoolchildren who were rescued from kidnappers were set to be reunited with their families on Tuesday after undergoing medical checks in central Niger state, the Christian Association of Nigeria said.

Stellenbosch University hosted the inaugural Babita Deokaran lecture on its Bellville campus

The inquest seeks to establish whether anyone can be held liable for the deaths of 21 young people.

Millions of Australian teens will no longer be allowed to use social media. Who wins and who loses out?

Scuffles broke out during a vote linked to attempts to reduce the former president’s jail term.

The president says he is focused on “making America affordable again”, as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.

Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.

Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed more than R2 billion in fines on online trading platform Banxso, one of the largest penalties in South African regulatory history.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Wednesday, 10 December 2025.

The price of the precious metal has topped $60 an ounce for the first time ever.

Discovery achieved a significantly better media sentiment score than its main competitors, Old Mutual, Sanlam, OUTsurance, and Momentum.

Bongani Mkongi, Brumelda Zuma, Pumlani Kubukeli and Makhosazana Radebe will be sworn in as MPs.

The NGC which started on Monday will end on Thursday in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg.

The application was subsequently dismissed, and each party is to bear its own costs.

The party is hosting its 5th National General Council (NGC) in Boksburg.

Kaizer Chiefs look set for four January exits, the list includes the trio of Ethan Chislett, Nkanyisa Shinga, and Tashreeq Morris who all arrived in 2025.

Former Buffalo Bills coach Phoebe Schecter gives her top five players to win this season’s most valuable player award.

Saudi Arabia keen to bring Mohamed Salah to league in January, Antoine Semenyo prefers Liverpool move but Arsenal and Manchester City also interested.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta say the injuries his squad are suffering this season are not a result of overtraining.

The government sets aside £500m it says is needed to revive services aimed at disconnected teens and young adults.

Alone, he would never have been able to buy a set of wheels – but a through a collective project, Lust Gonhi now drives, and earns.

A sinkhole along the R500 in the Gauteng town of Carletonville has collapsed considerably, making it incredibly unsafe for driving.

Catch up on the biggest stories this morning, 10 December 2025, in our simple morning fix update

Christmas gifting is tough, but it should be. Because the thought counts more than anything else.

The sentence follows extensive investigations under the Saps Project Blue Lights.

The couple have been together for 13 years and married since 2017.

The US trade representative has hinted the country may treat South Africa differently than other African countries.

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Eskom has warned about prepaid electricity scams circulating on social media through which South Africans risk losing their money.

Scientists issue urgent warning about chemicals, found to cause cancer and infertility as well as harming environment

Scientists have issued an urgent warning that some of the synthetic chemicals that help underpin the current food system are driving increased rates of cancer, neurodevelopmental conditions and infertility, while degrading the foundations of global agriculture.

The health burden...

At least 16 cars have been discontinued in South Africa this year.

Many South African Uber drivers cannot afford to buy their own vehicles.

GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.

Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.