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Bunting says son, 13, receiving online abuse
World number four Stephen Bunting says his son has been the victim of online abuse after Bunting’s exit from the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship.

Top Stories
Sutton’s predictions v singer-songwriter & Sunderland fan Tom A Smith
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter and Sunderland fan Tom A Smith – and AI – with his predictions for this week’s Premier League fixtures.

South Africa
Child among four wounded in Parkwood gang crossfire on Cape Flats
Police say all the victims of the Cape Flats shooting were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment

South Africa
Remains believed to be of missing SANDF member found
Rescue teams have recovered remains believed to be that of the missing SANDF member.

South Africa
Doornkop family to be relocated after building collapse
The Xaba family will be relocated following the collapse of a double-storey building, in Doornkop

South Africa
Mangaung Metro warns against buying fireworks from illegal traders
The Mangaung Metro Municipality is concerned about fireworks purchased at illegal outlets.

World
US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN ‘adapt or die’
The pledge was welcomed by the UN, but comes after previous major cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations.

World
The U.S. offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee for now, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday the United States is offering his country security guarantees for a period of 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan.
World
News24 | North Korea launches cruise missiles, Kim Jong Un calls for nuclear defence development
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a test launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles and called for the “unlimited and sustained” development of his country’s nuclear combat forces, according to state media.

World
Trump says Ukraine peace is closer. And, how funding cuts affect anti-poverty groups
Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled momentum on peace talks after a meeting yesterday. And, anti-poverty groups address challenges they are facing that impact Americans who need help.

Africa
‘I can kill you right now’ – Sudan’s footballers on civil war
Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
The best players who never won Afcon?
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
One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections
The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday’s polls.

Africa
Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says
The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

Business
How much you would have if you invested R1,000 in Absa, Capitec, Standard Bank and more at the start of 2025
The share price performances of South Africa’s largest banks have varied drastically over the last year, with Capitec clearly on top.

Business
Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning
The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

Business
Decline in adoption rates at Devon animal rescue
Gables Cats and Dogs Home says some dogs in its care are difficult and have certain requirements.

Business
This is who pays the most tax in South Africa
SARS’ tax data for the year shows who is paying the most income tax by location, gender, age and job sector.

Politics
Tributes pour in for late ANC MP Dikeledi Magadzi
Tributes continue to pour in following the death of former ANC NEC member and MP Dikeledi Magadzi.

Politics
ANC mourns passing of former NEC member Dikeledi Magadzi
Magadzi was 75 and served as deputy minister in two portfolios: transport and water and sanitation.

Politics
ANC announces passing of former NEC member Dikeledi Magadzi
The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

Politics
EFF condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as independent state
The EFF says the move threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Sport
Kevin Pietersen hikes Lion’s Head – PHOTOS
South Africa-born England cricket legend, Kevin Pietersen, climbed Lion’s Head on a scorching-hot day in the Mother City.

Sport
Bafana Bafana edge Zimbabwe in 5-goal thriller
Bafana Bafana have sealed qualification for the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), thanks to a dramatic 3–2 win over Zimbabwe.

Sport
How much Bafana Bafana banked for qualifying for Round of 16
Bafana Bafana have secured their spot in the Round of 16 at AFCON 2025 in Morocco – and they have banked some good money as a result.

Sport
Lazio manager Sarri undergoes heart surgery
Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri, 66, undergoes a minor heart operation.

Education
The Guardian view on the National Year of Reading 2026: time to start a healthy habit for life | Editorial
A Children’s Booker prize, library cards for newborns and a major campaign – initiatives to encourage a love of books in children are a cause for celebration
Reading to children from a young age leads to greater happiness, educational success, empathy and social mobility – no wonder the government wants to encourage everyone to do it more. To this end, next year has been decreed the National...
Education
Nigeria: How 130 Kidnapped Niger Students Spent 30 Days Away From Home, Classrooms
[Premium Times] The abduction, one of the largest school kidnappings in recent months, unsettled Nigerian authorities and kept security forces on their feet.

Education
ChatGPT, cooking and Christopher Walken: how parents got their kids to love reading in 2025
Fewer children are reading for fun – but parents are trying everything from AI to dramatic voices to keep them engaged
It’s been a tough year for our brains. Merriam-Webster dictionary editors chose “slop” as 2025’s word of the year. New York Magazine recently dropped its “Stupid Issue”, with a cover story exploring America’s collective “cognitive decline”. There are big...
Education
Nigeria: Happy Birthday, Sonny Echono
[This Day] Tajudeen KAREEM pays tribute to Echono, Executive Secretary of TETFund at 63
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Beyoncé becomes the latest musician to join the exclusive billionaires club
The billionaires club has a new member, namely Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Black Coffee’s girlfriend shows off R157 million Clifton house
South Africa’s Grammy Award-winning DJ Black Coffee’s girlfriend, Victoria Gonzalez, has shown off their new R157 million Clifton home.

Entertainment
Appollis late penalty earns Bafana spot in AFCON last-16
Appollis scored a late penalty to ensure Bafana Bafana reach the last-16 round of the AFCON.

Entertainment
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Monday, 29 December 2025
A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 29 December 2025.

Entertainment
OPINION: Stormers flying too high to worry about the Bulls receiving help
SA Rugby’s rush to aid Johann Ackermann could favour one union, but the Stormers should focus on their own strong form ahead of their derby.

Entertainment
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero’s 2025 highlights and lowlights
Morero’s 2025 was dominated by preparation for the G20 Summit but service delivery challenges were inescapable.
Science/Tech
VC Sees AI-generated Video Gutting the Creator Economy
AI-generated video tools like OpenAI’s Sora will make individual content creators “far, far, far less valuable” as social media platforms shift toward algorithmically generated content tailored to each viewer, according to Michael Mignano, a partner at venture capital firm Lightspeed and who cofounded the podcasting platform Anchor before Spotify acquired it. Speaking on a podcast, Mignano...

Science/Tech
BOHR Chain Secures $3 Million Strategic Investment from Alpha Capital to Advance Verifiable Compute and DePIN Infrastructure
New York, USA — BOHR Chain, the premier modular Layer 1 protocol for decentralized verifiable computing, today announced the closing of a $3 million ($3,000,000) strategic funding round led by Alpha Capital, Turkey’s largest cryptocurrency investment firm. The capital will be utilized to fortify the core technical architecture, accelerate global physical node expansion, and drive […]
Science/Tech
‘Why Academics Should Do More Consulting’
A group of researchers is calling on universities to treat consulting work as a strategic priority, arguing that bureaucratic obstacles and inconsistent policies have left a massive revenue stream largely untapped even as higher education institutions face mounting financial pressures. (Consulting work refers to academics offering their advice and expertise to outside organizations — industry,...

Science/Tech
What to expect at the world’s biggest tech show
The biggest names in tech will make the case for artificial intelligence at CES 2026 next week.
Motoring

Motoring
Good news for car owners in South Africa
Vehicle-related crimes in South Africa have been trending downwards in recent years.

Motoring
Build your 2026 marketing strategy around TopAuto
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 and the man who made it
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
Experts Question Denmark’s Vaccine Program as a Model for the U.S.
The United States is expected to adopt the vaccine schedule used by Denmark, a much smaller country with universal health care.
Health
Claire Brosseau Wants to Die. Will Canada Let Her?
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
Tackling the gender gap in CPR treatment
Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders.
Health
How Cameroon Fought to Save Its Malaria Program After the U.S. Cut Critical Funding
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.