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Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass
The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.
WEDNESDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2025, 17:15

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The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.

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It comes after Russia claimed Ukraine had attempted to launch a drone strike on one of Putin’s residences.
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Since 1 December, the City of Cape Town has recorded 19 near-drownings and four drownings at Cape Town’s beaches.
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South Africa’s 2025 GDP growth showed technical improvement, but the benefits have largely bypassed households. Rising unemployment, sluggish per-capita gains and the persistent cost of essentials explain why headline growth doesn’t translate into lived economic relief.

South Africa
This follows a Level Two warning issued by the South African Weather Service.

South Africa
Mpumalanga government has expressed concern with the number of motorists who speed.

South Africa
The KZN Transport Department is intensifying its road safety operations.

South Africa
Two SANDF solders were swept away into the Komati River on Christmas Day.

World
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
World
Mali and Burkina Faso have announced their plan to apply reciprocal visa bans to citizens of the United States, weeks after US President Donald Trump included the West African countries in an expanded travel ban list.

World
Dozens of international aid groups, like Doctors Without Borders, are now banned from entering Gaza under new rules set by Israel.

World
The flu is spreading rapidly across the U.S. this season, and it is expected to get worse. And, protests have erupted across Iran over the country’s troubled economy.

Africa
The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

Africa
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

Africa
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
“We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music” – residents tell the BBC of militants’ rule.

Business
Leroy Merlin is one of several interional companies expanding into South Africa, with the company opening a massive new development in KZN.

Business
It’s been a roller coaster year for the stock market, but the S&P 500 is set to end 2025 up about 17%, the third straight year of double-digit gains.

Business
South Africa is moving toward a fully digital identity system, signalling the end of an era for the iconic green ID book.

Business
The rand has marked one of its best years in recent memory in 2025, with economists expecting the good time to keep rolling in the new year.

Politics
The President also highlighted the importance of respecting women and young girls.

Politics
The late Brian Hlongwa has been described as a leader who served with humility.

Politics
Brian Hlongwa’s funeral is underway at Walter Sisulu Hall in Randburg.

Politics
Hlongwa’s funeral service is being held at the Walter Sisulu Hall in Randburg in Johannesburg.

Sport
After a decent first half in the Premier Soccer League, Kaizer Chiefs will restart the season in Africa against Zesco United in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Sport
Dragons, Scarlets, Ospreys and Cardiff aim to start 2026 with a bang in New Year’s Day derbies in the United Rugby Championship.

Sport
Roger De Sa believes Orlando Pirates have closed the gap on Sundowns, but warns the champions remain a serious threat.

Sport
Striker Rasmus Hojlund completing his permanent transfer from Manchester United to Napoli is a “formality”, says Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna.
Education
[Leadership] …Students, others reject 6% funding, warn low education budget threatens development
Education
[Leadership] Federal University Dutse in Jigawa State has responded to a leaked internal memo detailing a new “Concessional Pass” policy, which has sparked significant public debate.
Education
[Leadership] To enhance learning, the Zamfara State government has procured instructional materials worth N50m for the State College of Nursing Gusau.
Education
[Leadership] The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted full accreditation for 10 National Diploma Programmes of Zamfara College of Arts and Science (ZACAS).
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Lifestyle
SA and Singapore authorities seized 55kg of rhino horns and big cat parts in a joint operation, arresting two suspects in the process.

Entertainment
Low-income consumers only saved a few rands on food in December and now they have to face January with all its expenses.

Entertainment
Seam bowler Mokoena took a career-best 4/34 in his eighth T20 match.

Entertainment
Unlike Gen Zs, designers are not ready to write the leggings off completely.

Entertainment
About 170 vehicles, including cars, trucks and motorbikes, were impounded.
Science/Tech
China’s Commerce Ministry on Wednesday demanded that the Netherlands “immediately correct its mistakes” over chipmaker Nexperia, escalating a standoff that has disrupted global semiconductor supply chains and triggered warnings from automakers about component shortages. The Dutch government in September invoked a Cold War-era law to effectively seize control of the Chinese-owned chipmaker,...
Science/Tech
The U.S. has surpassed 2,000 measles cases for the first time in more than 30 years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From a report: As of Dec. 23, a total of 2,012 cases have been reported in the U.S. Of those cases, 24 were reported among international visitors to the U.S.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.

Science/Tech
While GLP-1 drugs promise an easy fix, our bodies still need what they have always needed: healthy food and regular exercise
Prof Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh
If there has been a hot topic in health in 2025, it’s definitely been GLP-1s, colloquially referred to as “anti-obesity” jabs. These medications, taken weekly as an injection into the...
Science/Tech
Longtime Slashdot reader ptorrone writes: The January 1, 2026, NYC mayoral inauguration prohibits attendees from bringing specific brand-name devices, explicitly banning Raspberry Pi single-board computers and the Flipper Zero, listed alongside weapons, explosives, and drones. Rather than restricting behaviors or capabilities like signal interference or unauthorized transmitters, the policy...

Motoring
South Africa has a secret test track that has been kept under wraps for nearly two decades, located near a nearby highway where cars can travel at speeds of up to 250km/h.

Motoring
The carmaker is on course for its second consecutive decline in annual vehicle sales.

Motoring
Volvo has identified a potential issue with the high-voltage battery cells manufactured by one of its suppliers on certain vehicles.

Motoring
Chinese brands are competing amongst themselves to dominate South Africa’s fastest-growing car segment.

Health
Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.

Health
The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged.

Health
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
Health
Now that the condition is known to spread sexually, there are steps you and your partner can take to prevent it.