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White South Africans could get Trump biography for kids in refugee package
White South Africans coming to the U.S. as refugees could get a biography of President Donald Trump for children as part of a welcome packet.
FRIDAY, 19 DECEMBER 2025, 10:48

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White South Africans coming to the U.S. as refugees could get a biography of President Donald Trump for children as part of a welcome packet.
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In the wake of the G20 summit’s controversies, South Africa grapples with the implications of shifting US hegemony, highlighting the dynamics of colonialism and ‘whitening’ in a complex narrative of race, power and resistance in modern geopolitics.

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Travis Head finishes unbeaten on 142 whilst Alex Carey ends on 52 not out as Australia close on 271-4 at stumps on day three, giving them a lead of 356 in the third Ashes Test and putting England on the verge of the fastest Ashes series defeat in more than 100 years.

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Both Gold and Bitcoin are among the most popularly traded instruments on the JustMarkets platform, and the broker offers various lessons in risk management, diversification, and market psychology.

South Africa
A memorial service honoring the late DJ and entrepreneur DJ Warras will be held today.

South Africa
Police say the slain suspect was a former officer dismissed from the service earlier this year.

South Africa
Traffic flows smoothly at De Hoek Toll Plaza in Heidelberg as morning commute continues steadily.

South Africa
Unknown suspects shot Simon Lubisi (principal) and robbed his family of laptops and cellphones.

World
The suspect in the university shooting and the murder of an MIT professor entered the US via the scheme.

World
European Union leaders have agreed to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years. The loan will not rely on frozen Russian assets.
World
The suspect in the mass shooting at Brown University last weekend is dead, officials said, as investigators said he also killed a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor two days after the rampage at Brown.

World
The agreement aims to resolve a yearslong standoff between the popular social media platform and the U.S. government over national security concerns tied to China’s parent company, ByteDance.

Africa
Two of African football’s biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

Africa
DR Congo’s government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.

Africa
The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.

Africa
Manchester Museum curators hope the exhibition of African items will provoke ‘honest conversation’.

Business
South Africa’s foodie capital has been ranked among the top ten cities in the world for food in the Conde Nast Traveller’s choice awards for 2025.

Business
Borrowing – the difference between public spending and tax income – was £11.7bn last month.

Business
Before the new year begins, take the opportunity to give your finances a festive refresh and set yourself up for a confident start to 2026.

Business
Ambi Ambituuni now expects to pay more than £300 a term for his daughter’s bus journeys.

Politics
John Hlophe was placed on precautionary suspension from all MKP positions last month

Politics
The National Dialogue Steering Committee will be responsible for setting strategic priorities.

Politics
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence on Monday.

Politics
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) was founded on December 16, 2023.

Sport
Rising darts star Beau Greaves begins her World Championship campaign against 22nd seed Daryl Gurney on Friday.

Sport
Strikes from Beth Mead and Jess Park feature in the best goals from this week’s Uefa Women’s Champions League.

Sport
The Seattle Seahawks come from behind to beat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime and ensure they will join the Rams in this season’s NFL play-offs.

Sport
Jake Paul tells BBC Sport he will “turn the boxing world upside down” when he beats Anthony Joshua in Miami on Friday night.
Education
The New York City university has embarked on an overhaul that some professors and students say imperils its standing as a bastion of the liberal arts.
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Education
Facing a deadline to appeal, the Justice Department told the courts late Thursday that it would try to overturn a judge’s ruling in favor of Harvard.
Education
[This Day] The Federal Government has reopened all 47 Federal Unity Colleges that were shut in the wake of the rise in insecurity in some parts of the country,
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Former “Saturday Night Live” comedian and model Elsie Hewitt announce the birth of their daughter.

Lifestyle
SANParks is going above and beyond – literally! – to protect the influx of visitors to Table Mountain National Park this festive season.

Lifestyle
Yurina Noguchi walked down the aisle to wed Lune Klaus Verdure, a version of a video game character that she created via ChatGPT.

Entertainment
Former business partner is attempting to track down more than R40m intended for investment in padel courts.

Entertainment
Officials conducted raids at two correctional facilities this week

Entertainment
The police commissioner seems determined to stamp it out, but will this new zeal fizzle or flourish?

Entertainment
Whether you’re preparing a classic family favourite or trying something new, each dish has the power to create connection and celebration.

Science/Tech
Walmart is planning a “very ambitious” expansion in South Africa in 2026.

Science/Tech
The dispute over a R1.5 billion contract is now set to be resolved through arbitration.

Science/Tech
Discover how to save on Ring cameras, doorbells, outdoor cameras, and more.
Science/Tech
Tony Isaac shares a report from CNN: President Donald Trump’s social media and crypto company is making a huge bet on a far different industry — nuclear fusion, a potentially lucrative albeit commercially unproven energy technology that could help power a suddenly electricity-starved economy. Trump Media and Technology Group Thursday announced a surprise merger with TAE Technologies, in an...
Motoring

Motoring
The excitement of a new car shouldn’t overshadow the need for prudent financial planning.

Motoring
Sponsored content on TopAuto connects your brand with an engaged audience of over a million South African car buyers.

Motoring
South Africa plans to extend the validity of its driver’s licences from 5 to 8 years, but concerns have been raised about the potential loss of revenue.

Health
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.
Health
Proposed new rules would pull all federal financing from hospitals that continue to provide gender treatments for adolescents.
Health
Familial feuds have ripple effects, experts say.

Health
A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.