Cricket in 2025: India rule white ball amid geopolitical issues, Proteas lift WTC mace
South Africa ended decades of hurt and shed their reputation for bottling it in the knockout stages.
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England rolled for 110 on chaotic day in Melbourne
England’s Ashes tour teeters on another crisis as they are bowled out for 110 on an almost farcical first day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Broos agrees with Afcon being held every four years, urges Bafana to beat Egypt
It was only a matter of time until Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was asked about the Confederation of African Football’s decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) from every two to four years.
US strikes one of Africa’s largest economies
The United States carried out a strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria’s government.
‘It is not rocket science’ – England’s bowlers finally find right length
On a day of batting collapses at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, England can at take least solace from the fact their bowling attack got their own lengths right.
News24 | Trump confirms Christmas Day airstrikes on IS targets in Nigeria
President Donald Trump said US forces conducted “powerful and deadly” strikes Thursday against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, weeks after he warned against any systemic assault on Christians in the country.
I’m watching brain surgery to see if Alzheimer’s can ever be cured
BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher finds out if it is scientifically possible to ever cure Alzheimer’s.
US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to “coerce” US firms into censoring free speech.
South Africa is being left behind
South Africa’s economy has dramatically underperformed its emerging market peers due to poor policy, corruption, and collapsing state capacity, leaving the country far smaller, poorer, and less competitive than it should be.
Australia reduce England to 8-3 as Duckett, Bethell & Crawley fall
England’s innings gets off to a horror start, as Australia take three early wickets to leave the visitors on 8-3 inside the first five overs on day one of the foruth Ashes Test in Melbourne.
The deadly problem on South Africa’s roads
Due to a decline in rail logistics, there is an overwhelming amount of heavy trucks on South African roads, which is contributing to a spike in fatal accidents.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: From blockbusters to bold independents, the films that rose above the noise in 2025
With films encountered across cinemas, streaming platforms, and the occasional hard-to-find corner of the internet, this list isn’t meant to be comprehensive. It is a personal selection of the films that stood out along the way.
VIDEO: Watch – South Africa’s business year in review: Optimism, drama and a mini-budget twist
At the start of 2025, the mood was hopeful. By midyear, it was anything but straightforward. From economist optimism and fiscal standoffs to behind-the-scenes policy battles and a late-breaking mini-budget, Business Maverick Lindsey Schutters rounds up the moments that defined South Africa’s business year and asks what they tell us about where the economy is headed next.
Smart Money – Where South African thought leaders share their valuable insights
Discover expert commentary from high-profile South African leaders on the Smart Money podcast.
Should a top Russian archaeologist face trial for digging in occupied Crimea?
The case of a scholar wanted in Ukraine sparked a debate on the relationship between museums and the Russian state.
I have no regrets – What to do with unwanted Christmas presents
How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.
‘Absolutely cleans him up!’ – Tongue bowls Smith
Josh Tongue takes his third wicket of the innings, dismissing Steve Smith for nine to leave Australia 51-4 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.
The Papers: ‘I’ll Bea there for you’ and ‘Boxing Day sales slump’
The Royal Family dominates the front pages as they attend the Christmas service at Sandringham.
Sydney Sweeney: I want to make films that save people’s lives
Sweeney is starring in The Housemaid, a psychological thriller based on Freida McFadden’s hit book.
Why Britain has a deer problem – leaving damage that costs millions
Deer numbers have rocketed over the last 40 years and particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 2: What did Katy Perry sing on that all-female space flight?
Test your memory of 2025 in the second part of our quiz. What happened from April to June?