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Boxing Day shopping falls flat once again
Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.
FRIDAY, 26 DECEMBER 2025, 19:08

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Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.

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One person escaped the fire but three others, who were thought to have been in the house, are missing.
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According to the South African Weather Service, severe thunderstorms and scattered showers may dominate South Africa’s weather.

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Pep Guardiola says his players will have remained “incredibly disciplined” during the Christmas break to meet the standards Manchester City have set.

South Africa
At Durban’s Beach Front families and tourists enjoyed the warm weather and festive atmosphere.

South Africa
Statistics show the number of teenagers falling pregnant is increasing,

South Africa
It is alleged that the two SANDF members were trying to cross the Nkomazi River.

South Africa
The Limpopo police officer shot and killed himself following an argument with his partner.

World
Police say the attacker, from the occupied West Bank, ran over at least one person before stabbing another victim several miles away.

World
France’s Louvre museum has installed large metal bars over the windows of the gallery thieves broke into in October.

World
The U.S. has launched a “deadly strike” against Islamic State fighters in northwest Nigeria, according to Trump. And, holiday spending was higher than expected this year.

World
Clean energy is surging despite political attacks. But a slowdown may be looming

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
Antoine Semenyo is set to make a final decision on his future with Manchester City in advanced talks over a January move for the Bournemouth forward.

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.

Business
The man who took a chance on a failing French kitchenware brand has been added among South Africa’s dollar-billionaires.

Business
While the latest crime statistics show a broad-based decline in reported crimes across most categories in South Africa, white collar crime has continued to rise, with no sign of slowing down.

Business
The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) at the end of the fourth week of December shows that motorists are in store for an even bigger cut in prices in the new year.

Business
Home Affairs is amending the nation’s immigration laws – 8 years after a ruling from the Constitutional Court.

Politics
The EFF has described the attacks as a violation of African sovereignty.

Politics
More than R2 billion was embezzled from the hospital.

Politics
ANCYL spokesperson Zama Khanyase says President Cyril Ramaphosa has shown support for their call.

Politics
Community activist Mario “Gatto” Wanza died on Wednesday at the age of 59.

Sport
An astounding 20 wickets fell on a frantic day one of the fourth Boxing Day Ashes Test on Friday at the MCG.

Sport
Knowledge Musona scored as Zimbabwe came from behind to draw with Angola as the second round of AFCON 2025 group matches kicked off.

Sport
Romeo Coolio produces a strong finish to win the Grade One Novice Chase on the opening day of the Christmas Festival at Leopardstown.
Sport
Eben Etzebeth swapped his rugby boots for a Santa suit on Christmas Day, surprising foster children at a safehouse in Langebaan.
Education
[This Day] The Director-General of the Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC), Lagos, Adekunmilola Adio-Moses, has outlined a long-term vision for the institution to evolve into a public service university, as part of efforts to strengthen civil service capacity and modernise governance in the state.
Education
[This Day] Renowned entrepreneur, technologist, and philanthropist, Mr. Tim Akano, has been honoured with two Distinguished Alumnus Awards by Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and Baptist Day School, Oluponna, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to education, mentorship, technology, innovation, and community development at large. Both awards, which were conferred recently, mark a...

Education
Cláudio Valente and one of victims, Nuno FG Loureiro, both studied at notoriously challenging Técnico in Lisbon
As investigators in Massachusetts work to piece together a motive for the murders of two Brown University students and an MIT physics professor, former classmates of the suspected gunman and one of the victims have been asking if the roots of the tragedy lie in their shared experience...

Education
Wealth of datasets compiled as private passions are now a goldmine for those hunting for their ancestors
The autumn sunlight is filtering through quietly falling leaves as Louise Cocker stands in front of the gravestone of James Henry Payne and takes a quick photograph. Payne died at the age of 73 in October 1917 and was buried in the Norfolk town of North Walsham, along with his wife Eleanor...

Lifestyle
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi shared a look inside his scenic island vacation in the Seychelles with his two kids and two siblings.

Lifestyle
Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns have been together for five years and got engaged in New York City.

Lifestyle
Inside Cheslin and Layla Kolbe’s Christmas family celebrations, including Springbok Jesse Kriel in Tokyo, Japan. Take a look…

Lifestyle
SA ministerial travel expenses attained new heights in 2025. These were the departments that spent the most extravagantly …

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 27 December 2025.

Entertainment
The case was plagued by a convoluted legal process stretching over three years.

Entertainment
A suspect linked to the factory was arrested wearing a gas mask and carrying a knife, Japanese media reported.

Entertainment
Residents found burning debris near their homes following a US strike that they never expected to reach their area.
Science/Tech
While America’s largest corporations are riding a wave of surging profits and AI-fueled stock market enthusiasm to record highs, small businesses across the country are cutting staff and scaling back operations as years of high inflation, cautious consumers and tariff confusion take their toll. Private firms with fewer than 50 workers have steadily shed jobs over the past six months, according...
Science/Tech
Western carmakers retreating from electric vehicles amid softening government mandates could find themselves in a precarious position as Chinese rivals continue gaining ground in the EV market they’re choosing to de-prioritize. The EU on December 16th dropped its earlier plan to ban petrol car sales outright from 2035, instead requiring carmakers to cut emissions from new vehicles by 90% from...
Science/Tech
The global smartphone and PC markets face potential contractions of up to 5.2% and 8.9% respectively in 2026, according to downside risk scenarios from IDC that trace the problem to memory chip manufacturers shifting production capacity away from consumer electronics toward AI data centers. Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and Micron Technology have pivoted their limited cleanroom space toward...

Science/Tech
Texas governor among those to call for expanded access to ibogaine, said to help with treating veterans with PTSD
For half a century, psychedelics largely belonged to the cultural left: anti-war, anti-capitalist, suspicious of the church and state. Now, one of the most politically consequential psychedelic drugs in the US – ibogaine – is being championed by evangelical Christians,...

Motoring
Tyre theft is a massive problem in South Africa, but there are a few simple measures you can take to avoid becoming a victim.
Motoring

Motoring
There are several steps you should take if you are caught in a hailstorm, and a few steps to assess the damage.

Motoring
Global automakers are facing greater uncertainty as they navigate an environment of trade tensions, regulatory changes and uncertain economic outlooks.
Health
She went on testosterone to help with her menopausal symptoms. The effects had unexpected consequences for their marriage.

Health
Some of the lamps – which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder – are available to loan for up to three weeks.
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
Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier.