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‘Snicko needs to be sacked’ – Ashes controversy continues
Players’ distrust of ‘Snicko’ grows as controversy continues with the dismissal of Jamie Smith in the Adelaide Ashes Test.

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Daily Investor connects leading brands with South Africa’s top financial decision makers
Daily Investor provides unmatched access to influential professionals who drive financial strategy.

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Reserve Bank shares good news about the South African rand
South Africa’s new lower inflation target is giving the rand fresh momentum, with policymakers and analysts agreeing it could curb a long-term track record of weakness.

South Africa
ANC urges top priority treatment for DJ Warras murder probe
The ANC says DJ Warras championed rule of law, using his platform to fight hijacking of buildings.
South Africa
News24 | amaBhungane | Health DG, IDT clash over critical R1.6bn hospital upgrade projects
The Department of Health has launched a sweeping “due diligence investigation” into a series of hospital refurbishment projects that have already burnt through millions in what may amount to irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.

South Africa
Mashaba vows to dismantle Joburg building syndicates
DJ Warras was gunned down in the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday afternoon.

South Africa
Police identify woman as person of interest in Warras murder
MMC Tshwaku says police have identified a woman as a person of interest in the murder of DJ Warras
World
News24 | ‘I inherited a mess’: Trump defends his record, promises cash, as poll numbers tank
In a rare evening address from the White House, US President Donald Trump boasted of his accomplishments and blamed his Democratic predecessor for soaring consumer prices as his party braces for a tough 2026 midterm election.

World
Australian PM announces crackdown on hate speech after Bondi shooting
Measures include fresh penalties for ‘those who spread hate’ as well as new powers to cancel or refuse visas.

World
In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry
The BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles.

World
Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humans
Scientists have warned H5N1 bird flu could make a dangerous leap to humans, triggering a global health crisis.

Africa
Five of the greatest players never to win Afcon
As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah prepares for another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles other stars who never lifted the trophy.

Africa
US accused of using illegal workers at centre processing refugee claims in South Africa
The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.

Africa
Roads or rice fields – Madagascar’s highway dilemma
A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.

Africa
Defenders ‘scared’ of Nigeria’s Osimhen – Onyeka
Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Business
BusinessTech – Reach 5 million South Africans in one place
BusinessTech is South Africa’s top business news website with a large and influential audience.

Business
US firm after billionaire Motsepe’s companies for R3.2 billion, and end of Post Office’s monopoly on small parcel deliveries
Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Thursday, 18 December 2025.

Business
Warning to people visiting shopping malls in South Africa
South Africans planning to visit shopping malls are being warned about the risks of criminal activity.

Business
Codehesion – South Africa’s leading Android and iOS app development company
Codehesion is South Africa’s leading mobile app development company, and will take care of all your Android and iOS app development needs.

Politics
More needs to be done to protect whistleblowers, key witnesses: Sauls
Patriotic Alliance MP Ashley Sauls attended the funeral of Witness D, Marius van der Merwe.

Politics
Ramaphosa receives Madlanga Commission of Inquiry interim report
The Commission is probing criminality, political Interference, and corruption in the justice system

Politics
MKP blames Speaker for failed motion of no confidence against Ntuli
MKP member of the provincial legislature, Siphiwe Mbatha-Moyo blamed Boyce for the chaos.

Politics
ANCYL resolves to implement step aside policy
Members who are implicated in wrongdoing continue to participate in the League’s activities: Rakosa

Sport
Weekly sports quiz: Who won Fifa’s Puskas Award?
How much attention have you paid to what’s happened in the world of sport during the past seven days?

Sport
Watch trailer for Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage & Me
Sir Chris Hoy opens up about his journey with terminal cancer and how the mental strength he honed as a six-time Olympic gold medallist is helping him inspire others.

Sport
Why are Premier League shirts so expensive?
The prices of football kits continue to rise – but how do the costs of an £85 Premier League shirt break down?

Sport
Dragons to fight to keep Wales forward Wainwright
Dragons will do all they can to prevent star number eight Aaron Wainwright joining Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake leaving Wales.
Education
Nigeria: Kalu Objectively Assessed, Adjudged By Faculty Board, Examiners to Be Sound Scholar
[This Day] My attention has been drawn to an article by one Professor Abiodun Ojo of ABUAD on the subject: The New Certificate Craze: How Politicians Are Quietly Eroding Academic Standards In Nigerian Universities.
Education
Ghana: UG School of Arts Equips Imams With Leadership, Development Skills
[Ghanaian Times] The University of Ghana (UG) School of Arts, through its Department for the Study of Religions, has organised a three-day course aimed at equipping Imams with modern leadership skills to address contemporary challenges facing Muslim communities.

Education
Teachers will be given extra training to tackle misogyny in schools
Keir Starmer, announcing new strategy, says ‘toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged’
Children as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, the Guardian understands.
On the eve of the government publishing its...
Education
Ex-Harvard Medical Morgue Manager Who Sold Body Parts Gets 8-Year Sentence
Cedric Lodge, and his wife, Denise Lodge, stole and sold donated human remains intended for medical research and teaching, prosecutors said.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Identikidz child safety programme: Nearly 12 000 children tagged
Mere days after being launched, the Identikidz child safety programme is already off to a successful start in Cape Town.

Lifestyle
Mashonisas MONEY trap you want to avoid this Xmas
When the money dries up, the mashonisas come out to feed. Here’s how the National Credit Regular (NCR) says you can spot them …
Lifestyle
[Watch] Rassie dances to ‘Sister Bethina’ during December break
Another ‘Dezemba’, another boozy Rassie Erasmus dance video. Take a look at this meme-worthy footage of the Springbok coach…

Entertainment
Conflicting accounts emerge after raid at US refugee processing site
Home affairs insists the raid operation was lawful and unrelated to diplomatic interference.

Entertainment
Six City Power contractors arrested for cable theft in Fordsburg
The six men accused are expected to appear in court on Thursday, 18 December 2025.

Entertainment
Morning Fix: PAC re-elects leader Mzwanele Nyhontso unopposed | DJ Warras’ death exposes a broken city
Catch up on the biggest stories this morning, 18 December 2025, in our simple morning fix update

Entertainment
Steenhuisen faces tough fight to keep DA leadership
Within the DA, Steenhuisen is seen to be drunk on power and using it to decide who comes in and out of Cabinet.

Science/Tech
Skyworth X6600H: The Perfect Christmas Gift for the Family
This Christmas, give a gift that transforms everyday moments into shared experiences. The Skyworth X6600H is more than a TV.

Science/Tech
Silent Bitcoin exodus
Bitcoin’s most entrenched investors are still cashing out — and the pressure is starting to show.

Science/Tech
Coursera to buy Udemy, in which Prosus is an investor
Coursera will acquire rival Udemy in an all-stock deal, valuing the combined company at $2.5-billion.

Science/Tech
T-Mobile Business Promo Codes and Deals for November 2025
Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.

Motoring
Bad news for Chinese car brands
The Chinese government is ramping up its efforts to curb “excessive competition” in the local car industry.
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Health
Caesarean sections overtake natural vaginal births for the first time
Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.

Health
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.
Health
Heart Association Revives Theory That Light Drinking May Be Good for You
The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.

Health
One way to deal with OCD and intrusive thoughts
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.