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England win first Test in Australia in 15 years
Four leg-byes give England their first win in a Test match in Australia since 2011, to give the visitors a consolation four wicket victory in the 2025 Ashes series in Melbourne.
SATURDAY, 27 DECEMBER 2025, 09:32

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Four leg-byes give England their first win in a Test match in Australia since 2011, to give the visitors a consolation four wicket victory in the 2025 Ashes series in Melbourne.

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South Africa
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South Africa
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South Africa
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South Africa
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World
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World
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World
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World
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Africa
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Africa
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Africa
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Africa
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Business
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Business
Cape Town is comfortably building the most houses across South Africa’s metros, but still can’t keep up with demand.

Business
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Politics
The EFF has described the attacks as a violation of African sovereignty.

Politics
More than R2 billion was embezzled from the hospital.

Politics
ANCYL spokesperson Zama Khanyase says President Cyril Ramaphosa has shown support for their call.

Politics
Community activist Mario “Gatto” Wanza died on Wednesday at the age of 59.

Sport
St Mirren’s Conor McMenamin says regaining his place in the Northern Ireland squad for March’s play-off against Italy is a priority for him.

Sport
A double World Cup-winning Springbok star has suffered another worrying injury at a time when his Test career was already in limbo.

Sport
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Sport
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Education
The grand jury received testimony that the man had acted to defend his son, who had faced bullying before the shooting, a local prosecutor said.
Education
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Education
Readers respond to a guest essay arguing that it is an unfair “racket. Also: An attack on climate research and safety; the value of immigrants to America.
Education
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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
It is suspected that speeding and dangerous overtaking was the cause of the accident

Entertainment
EFF leader Julius Malema awaits sanctions on two cases.

Entertainment
England had not won a Test in Australia since January 2011 at Sydney.

Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Motoring
JMC has officially launched the Vigus bakkie in South Africa.

Motoring
Tyre theft is a massive problem in South Africa, but there are a few simple measures you can take to avoid becoming a victim.
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Motoring
There are several steps you should take if you are caught in a hailstorm, and a few steps to assess the damage.
Health
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Health
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Health
Brendan Costello was a cleareyed writer who might have found this article a bit treacly. Such is the cost of being a good guy.

Health
UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year.