MONDAY, 22 DECEMBER 2025, 20:10
Top Stories
The City of Cape Town’s proposed R180m wall along the N2 corridor to Cape Town International Airport has been met with fierce opposition over claims of a lack of public participation.
Top Stories
Mark Killick, who has now been convicted of fraud for a fourth time, used multiple names.
Top Stories
Manilow said it was “pure luck” that doctors found the spot early when he had an MRI scan following weeks of bronchitis.
Top Stories
Seventh seed James Wade suffers a fourth successive second-round exit at the PDC World Championship, losing a deciding set to Ricky Evans.
South Africa
As Lenkabula starts a second term in 2026, Save Unisa alleges staff purges and misuse of funds.
South Africa
Police raided a Wepener farm, arresting two men and seizing dagga worth R780 000 during operation.
South Africa
The festive season preliminary report shows a decline in fatalities.
South Africa
Gauteng records 137 deaths from 124 road crashes, prompting safety push.
World
Former Israeli premier Naftali Bennett, widely regarded as a leading contender in next year’s legislative elections, called on Monday for the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing his office of “treason” over alleged Qatari funding to his aides.
World
The BBC revisits one-year-old Siwar Ashour who was temporarily evacuated to Jordan for medical treatment during the Gaza war.
World
British singer Chris Rea, best known for the 1980s festive hit “Driving Home for Christmas”, has died.
World
Thomas M is accused of stealing solider silver and porcelain used for state banquets from France’s presidential palace.
Africa
The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria’s wild, end-of-year party seasons.
Africa
Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?
Africa
Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.
Africa
Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.
Business
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says that South Africa’s tax to GDP ratio is the highest it has ever been, with taxpayers struggling under the worst tax burden on record.
Business
Business
The ‘secret’ R54 billion settlement deal between power utility Eskom and energy regulator Nersa has been nixed by the High Court, until the public has been sufficiently consulted.
Business
Guernsey health experts share tips on looking after wellbeing and avoiding overwhelm over Christmas.
Politics
Chaos erupted in the KZN Legislature during the motion of no confidence against the premier.
Politics
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence last week.
Politics
KZN National Freedom Party Chairperson, Mbali Shinga has been placed on immediate suspension
Politics
The City of Johannesburg is currently facing significant challenges with hijacked buildings.
Sport
Manchester United defender Rhys Bennett discusses his father’s death in October to help raise awareness of mental health issues.
Sport
A Italian league match in Australia between AC Milan and Como will no longer take place following football sanctions imposed by the Asian Football Confederation, says Serie A.
Sport
The wait is finally over. Bafana Bafana kick off Afcon 2025 against Angola at the Stade de Marrakech. Here’s Hugo Broos’ starting line up.
Sport
Manchester United are still evaluating the extent of Bruno Fernandes’ injury, but who are the contenders to replace him if he is ruled out?
Education
[Vanguard] In this interview, the Country Director of Amnesty International, Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, speaks on human rights in Nigeria.
Education
[Premium Times] The confirmation was contained in a statement issued on 21 December and signed by the diocesan secretary, Jatau Joseph.
Education
[Nile Post] President Museveni has urged young people to embrace hard work, innovation and discipline, cautioning them against what he described as diversionary criticism and destructive ideologies that threaten Uganda’s peace and development.
Education
A spokesman for the Nigerian government said that the “remaining” students from a Catholic school had been freed, but the Diocese said only that a “second batch” had been released.
Lifestyle
The Department of Fisheries has defended its decision to reduce West Coast rock lobster quotas for some independent fishers.
Lifestyle
Sharksfest fans spent a fortune in Uber rides home after a drastic surge following the fan festival in Durban…
Lifestyle
An ultra-luxury 7-star EDITION hotel has been confirmed for Cape Town, marking the brand’s first presence on the African continent.
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Monday, 22 December 2025 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Entertainment
The SIU said Minnie Dlamini received the funds unlawfully from a non-profit organisation that had received a grant from the NLC.
Entertainment
Rainy weather is expected for Christmas, but an indoor celebration does not have to kill the festive vibe when everyone can game together.
Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 23 December 2025.
Science/Tech
The Web3 Year-End Gala: Seoul 2025, hosted by GRID, co-hosted by Coinness, and strategically sponsored by global digital asset trading platform Zoomex Lab, concluded successfully in Seoul. The flagship year-end event brought together leading industry players including Tencent Cloud, SuperNet, and other Web3 innovators, with a shared mission to advance the industry narrative from asset […]
Science/Tech
BrianFagioli writes: Visa says it has completed hundreds of secure, AI-initiated transactions with partners, arguing this proves agent driven shopping is ready to move beyond experiments. The company believes 2025 will be the last full year most consumers manually check out, with AI agents handling purchases at scale by the 2026 holiday season. Nearly half of US shoppers already use AI tools...
Science/Tech
The answers to today’s problems
Earlier today I set you the following set of numerical challenges to celebrate the arrival of 2026.
Auld lang signs
Five 9s
Six 8s.
Six 7s.
Six 6s.
Four 5s.
Six 4s.
Four 3s.
Four 2s.
a partridge in a pair tree. (Only joking)
Continue reading…
Science/Tech
The video games industry in 2025 finds itself caught between the familiar forces of consolidation and job losses that have plagued creative industries, and a newer development: governments and the ultra-wealthy have begun treating games as tools of political influence. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund closed a $55 billion deal for EA this year and acquired Niantic, the makers of Pokemon...
Motoring
South Africans must take their own steps to prepare and avoid becoming a statistic.
Motoring
South Africans have a dangerous habit of drunk driving over the holiday period.
Motoring
TopAuto offers unmatched reach for brands looking to influence South Africa’s most active motoring consumers.
Motoring
Motorists and rental companies are avoiding cars with this feature over safety concerns.
Health
Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.
Health
In some studies, half of patients stopped taking GLP-1s within a year despite the benefits, citing the expense and side effects.
Health
The term has been popularized on social media to describe numbness and low motivation. Experts offer ways to break out of these feelings.
Health
Sophie Claxton, from Burnley, was 16 when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.