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DIRTBAG OF THE YEAR: Environmental disaster: John Steenhuisen on how to march backwards
The minister has earned this award by fusing poor timing, questionable priorities and international embarrassment into a single administrative act.
WEDNESDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2025, 14:26
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The minister has earned this award by fusing poor timing, questionable priorities and international embarrassment into a single administrative act.
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Alicia Koekemoer and her family from Algoa Park have endured a harrowing struggle with her municipality over a malfunctioning sewerage system that has exposed them to health risks, particularly after her husband’s cancer diagnosis. After more than a year of pleas, repairs have finally begun, but the emotional toll of living with raw sewage outside their home has been immense.
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The attempt to flee the law by a third suspect in the murder of prosecutor Tracy Brown has been thwarted thanks to a special operation and collaboration between the Eastern Cape and Free State Hawks.

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Tributes have been paid to the boy who has been named by a local basketball club as Alfie Hallett.

South Africa
The road has been closed for traffic and motorists are advised to use alternative routes.

South Africa
DJ Warras was gunned down in the CBD in Johannesburg on December 16.

South Africa
Summit held as tavern shootings leave more than 40 dead and others injured since January this year.

South Africa
The suspect made a brief appearance at the Attridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
World
Two North Korean prisoners of war held by Ukraine have said they hope to start a “new life” in South Korea, according to a letter seen by AFP.

World
The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues, but sensitive issues around territorial control in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland remain unresolved.
World
The US Supreme Court refused to let Donald Trump send national guard troops to the Chicago area as the Republican president expands the use of the military for domestic purposes in a growing number of Democratic-led jurisdictions, a policy critics call an effort to punish adversaries and stifle dissent.

World
Religious leaders started getting together after Oct. 7, 2023, in the hope of preventing a repeat of Arab-Jewish violence that erupted after a previous conflict in Gaza two years earlier.

Africa
As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

Africa
Jane Ansah is going in a private capacity but reports about the cost and entourage have riled people up.

Africa
Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women – some going without food for days.

Africa
The Kenyan marathoner has all the running accolades he needs but is now focusing on new goals.

Business
French magazine Jeune Afrique has ranked four South African cities among the top 30 most attractive destinations on the continent for quality of life and investment.

Business
Data from the Department of Public Service and Administration show that over 37,800 government employees are millionaires.

Business
BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

Business
Engineering and construction giant Murray & Roberts Holdings has delivered its final message to shareholders as it announces it last day on the JSE, and the next steps of its liquidation in 2026.

Politics
Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday following an illness.

Politics
Mashatile called on South Africans to continue embracing the values of Ubuntu.
Politics
A week after she fulfilled her lifelong dream of obtaining a PhD, activist and researcher Dr Reneè Thompson died.

Politics
The Bitou Deputy Mayor was seen in a widely circulated video at the weekend, firing a gun.

Sport
Sudan’s participation in the Africa Cup of Nations is “bringing hope” to the country amid its civil war, forward Abobaker Eisa says.

Sport
These Springboks players are set to massive moves both in and out of South Africa. Here’s an update on all confirmed – and likely – deals.

Sport
Former Salford captain Ryan Brierley is to take over as the club’s chief executive, the consortium that has won the bid to run the club has said.

Sport
Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics – all in one place.
Education
[Nile Post] Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has warned heads of examination centres and the general public to beware of fraudsters posing as members of the UNEB Security Committee.
Education
[Leadership] Education expert Prof. Maximus Monaheng Sefotho has received the 2025 Community Engagement and Vice-Chancellor’s Awards from the University of Johannesburg, recognising his contributions to community engagement and university service.
Education
[New Times] Venantie Mukabutera, a parent from Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District, once believed it would be impossible for her child living with a disability to attend school like other children.
Education
[SNA] Khartoum, December 23, 2025 (SUNA) – Wali of Khartoum State, Mr. Ahmed Osman Hamza, held a meeting at his office today with Federal Minister of Education and National Orientation, Dr. Al-Tohami Al-Zein Hagar, in the presence of the Ministry’s Undersecretary, Dr. Ahmed Khalifa Omar, and the Director-General and Acting Minister of Culture, Information, and Tourism, Al-Tayib Saad Al-Din.

Lifestyle
Left your gift shopping too late? These affordable last-minute gift ideas are thoughtful and perfect for late sleepers.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
British comedian Russell Brand will appear in court in January 2026 to face two new charges of rape and sexual assault.

Lifestyle
New research suggests a surprising link between cheese and dementia risk. Here’s what a long-term study found and what it really means.

Entertainment
‘Corruption must never be allowed to replace holiness.’

Entertainment
Were DA’s threats to leave just leverage, not ultimatums?

Entertainment
This follows a statement from the SIU earlier this week, which said Dlamini received funds unlawfully from a non-profit funded by the National Lotteries Commission.

Entertainment
The foundation will continue its festive outreach on 24 December, with more food parcel distributions planned in Limpopo.

Science/Tech
Apple, Michigan taxpayers, and one of Detroit’s wealthiest families spent roughly $30 million training hundreds of people to build iPhone apps. Not everyone lands coding jobs right away.

Science/Tech
Brighten up your bare desk with these cute, fidgety, functional, and stylish desk accessories.

Science/Tech
Rising computer memory prices make it difficult to build a gaming PC offering performance close to the PlayStation 5 Pro for cheaper than the console in South Africa in late 2025.
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Science/Tech
Big AI companies courted controversy by scraping wide swaths of the public internet. With the rise of AI agents, the next data grab is far more private.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa received 15 new bakkies this year, including two double cabs with first-of-their-kind powertrains.

Motoring
WeBuyCars has agreed to pay a fine of R2.5 million to the state, and R3.4 million to refund consumers.

Motoring
South African buyers can access the Honda Elevate SUV for less this festive season thanks to strong finance offers and cash rebates.
Health
Sudden surges of anguish can accompany intense mourning. That’s not unusual, experts say, and sometimes even helpful.
Health
The measles outbreak in the United States is now in its 11th month, with almost 2,000 cases. The Timmons family were some of the first people to get sick.

Health
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

Health
The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.