FRIDAY, 12 DECEMBER 2025, 17:44
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There’s no getting around the fact that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 feels like a rushed product this year. Between a badly designed co-op campaign and a multiplayer mode that plays it safe, this year’s entry in the series is a disappointment.
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SA hopes other G20 members will raise the issue at the first sherpas meeting in Washington on Monday.
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Elias Mokwana, Bafana Bafana midfielder, has returned to the national team after overcoming challenges and losing hope of a comeback.
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Bafana goalkeeper coach says winning first game is crucial
South Africa
The temple was fully functional and that another structure was being constructed on top of it.
South Africa
TNPA, WASAA SOC Ltd agreement signed and sealed to operate LPG terminal at Durban’s port
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a 25-year Terminal Operator Agreement with WASAA CEF SOC Ltd to develop and operate a new liquefied petroleum gas terminal at the Port of Durban’s Island View Precinct.
With an investment value of approximately R1.4 billion, the execution...
South Africa
Commercial close of critical Limpopo water project reached
Government has taken a pivotal step towards transforming water security in Limpopo with the commercial close of the first phase of the massive Olifants Management Model (OMM) programme.
The Badirammogo Water User Association (BWUA), a unique 50:50 public-private partnership representing both government and commercial...
South Africa
HPCSA to announce new President and Vice-President
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is set to announce its new President and Vice-President for the 2025–2030 term. This announcement will take place during the inaugural meeting of the newly constituted Council on Friday evening in Sandton, Johannesburg. According to Section 7 of the Health Professions Act...
World
The UK accuses Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, also known as Abu Lulu, of committing acts of violence against civilians.
World
Russia’s central bank says it is suing Belgium’s Euroclear in court following an EU bid to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.
World
You won’t arrive on time and may not even get a seat. Your booking might get lost. Things have gotten so dire that a foreigner has been brought in to shake things up.
World
The man who led the operation says María Corina Machado crossed “very rough seas” in “pitch-black darkness”.
Africa
BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.
Africa
He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.
Africa
This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.
Africa
Investigations show individuals receiving multiple salaries, with one case involving five salaries paid to a single ID
Business
Some stallholders and event organisers are angry about cheap goods being sold as ‘handmade’ items.
Business
A family raising money to fund a suitable home for their son is among those driving a revival in honesty boxes.
Business
GEMS member contributions remain among the most affordable in the sector because of the low starting base.
Business
Despite this growing interest, about 80% of the 411 houses in a small coastal town between Mossel Bay and Stilbaai stand empty for most of the year.
Politics
The EFF said it would support the motion, while the MKP continues to seek support
Politics
Ekurhuleni HR Head was suspended with immediate effect following a council resolution.
Politics
ANC NGC resolves that SACP members must recuse themselves from ANC discussions ahead of 2026 LGE
Politics
The ANC national general council has decided that SACP members should be recused from ANC election workshops and strategy meetings amid discussions on addressing differences between alliance partners.
Sport
The Stormers look to maintain winning momentum as Sharks, Bulls, Cheetahs and Lions push for vital bounce-back results in Europe.
Sport
Head coach Rob Edwards says there could be “more pain to come” at winless Wolves.
Sport
Great Britain’s Matt Weston continues his winning start to the Olympic season with another World Cup skeleton gold in Lillehammer.
Sport
Neil Lennon will miss Dunfermline Athletic’s visit to Glasgow to face Queen’s Park on Saturday following the death of the team manager’s father.
Education
Paul Grimstad, a Yale professor, has somehow found himself acting in both “One Battle After Another” and “Marty Supreme.”
Education
Austria’s centrist government passed the new law, which takes effect next year, after years of pressure from the far right.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Yapra Rural Bank PLC, headquartered in Prang, Bono East Region, has constructed and handed over a three-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities to the Prang D/A No. 1 Primary School.
Education
[Liberian Observer] Liberia’s education sector sits at a pivotal crossroads. As government officials, development partners, lawmakers, and civil society organizations convened in Buchanan for the 2025 Joint Education Sector Review (JESR), one message emerged with clarity: progress has been made, but the challenges that remain are deep, structural, and morally urgent.
Lifestyle
Feeling festive-season stress? Discover the surprising benefits of stargazing in South Africa and reconnect under the night sky.
Lifestyle
A new hotel has quietly joined the Camps Bay skyline, adding another upmarket stop to Cape Town’s most popular beachfront stretch.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 13 December 2025.
Entertainment
This year Janice Honeyman brings Carlo Collodi’s classic Pinocchio to life.
Entertainment
Reddit is challenging Australia’s sweeping ban on under-16 users, arguing the law is flawed and threatens free online expression.
Entertainment
The Haval Jolion impresses with quality build, family and wallet-friendly design — and it’s an absolute breeze to drive.
Science/Tech
The Washington Post’s top standards editor Thursday decried “frustrating” errors in its new AI-generated personalized podcasts, whose launch has been met with distress by its journalists. From a report: Earlier this week, the Post announced that it was rolling out personalized AI-generated podcasts for users of the paper’s mobile app. In a release, the paper said users will be able to choose...
Science/Tech
As more and more age tech hits the market, I’ve been testing the most innovative gadgets for older folks and caregivers.
Science/Tech
Communications minister Solly Malatsi has asked Icasa urgently to align its ownership regulations with the ICT BEE sector code.
Science/Tech
Communications minister Solly Malatsi has directed Icasa to address legal problems with its equity ownership rules, which will also clear a path for Starlink to launch in South Africa.
Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Motoring
Pick n Pay asap! has experienced significant growth over the past year, becoming increasingly competitive with South Africa’s biggest delivery services.
Motoring
TopAuto is South Africa’s foremost motoring website – and the best place to advertise your products and services.
Motoring
A Chinese carmaker has launched a new sedan in South Africa called the 007.
Health
Researchers found a chasm between the health reasons for which the public seeks out cannabis and what gold-standard science actually shows about its effectiveness.
Health
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here’s how to spot the symptons.
Health
The vaccines were found to decrease the risk of needing medical care in the first six months after vaccination by 76 percent in children under 4, and by 56 percent in children 5 to 17.
Health
The TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide.