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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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Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.
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Much of South Africa could experience above-normal rainfall and days that are not as hot as usual in 2026.
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This article first appeared as a Maverick Life newsletter. Taking time to sit back and listen – whether to music, a story or podcast – can offer comfort and clarity in a rather (very, very) noisy world. Over 2025, we have celebrated the work of local musicians and shared in-depth conversations about the topics that have kept South Africa talking, from South Africa’s deepening crises of...

South Africa
275 arrests were recorded between December 24 and 28 in the Eastern Cape.

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

South Africa
A high number of motorists have been arrested for drunk driving and recklessness this festive season

South Africa
Linomtha Skeyi’s body was discovered on Christmas morning in an open field.

World
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
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
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.
World
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump in Florida, with the US president pushing to move to the next stage of the fragile Gaza truce plan.

Africa
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
The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday’s polls.

Africa
The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

Africa
Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

Business
Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.

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

Business
Business Talk is South Africa’s top business podcast and the preferred choice for industry experts to share their insights.
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Politics
The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

Politics
The EFF says the move threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Politics
Former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday.

Politics
‘Addressing hijacked buildings isn’t a law enforcement task but a housing, development imperative’

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

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs FC are working on extending the contract of one of their key players ahead of a busy second half of the season.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns are looking to beef their squad up for the second half of the season and their latest transfer target has been revealed.
Education
[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.
Education
Wasn’t this supposed to be the golden era of free expression on college campuses?
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[Ghanaian Times] Dr Emmanuel Attah Kumah with contestants and quizmasters

Education
Candidates will have to sit assessments in person unless there are exceptional circumstances, says ACCA
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The world’s largest accounting body is to stop students being allowed to take exams remotely to crack down on a rise in cheating on tests that underpin professional qualifications.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which has almost...
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Outrage has erupted after a video circulated on social media shows young children openly consuming alcohol in the presence of adults.
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Entertainment
Returning Indian automotive giant’s smallest SUV has merits, but will have to fight hard.

Entertainment
South Africa’s education system limped through 2025 battered, confused, and angrier than ever.

Entertainment
Global sales for the series are being handled by BBC Studios, cementing the show’s international ambitions from day one.

Entertainment
“Chicago is not the right place,” said Broos.

Science/Tech
South African engineer Henri Johnson invented the world’s first Doppler radar speed gun specifically for ball tracking in sports.
Science/Tech
Companies like Phoenix Tailings, which recently began producing metal in New Hampshire, are using new processing methods to compete with Chinese suppliers.

Science/Tech
Today’s global coral bleaching events are the worst kind of climate warning.

Science/Tech
Louis Gerstner, the former CEO and chairman of IBM, died on Saturday, aged 83.
Motoring

Motoring
Vehicle-related crimes in South Africa have been trending downwards in recent years.

Motoring
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 was developed by a man who would go on to help found one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands.
Health
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
Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders.
Health
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
Recent research highlights that the egg may be the leading lady, but she needs her supporting cast.