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In front of his home crowd, Travis Head hits his second century of the 2025/26 Ashes series to help put Australia firmly in control on day three of the third Test against England in Adelaide.

England are pushed towards the precipice of the fastest Ashes series defeat in more than 100 years as a Travis Head century maintains Australia’s grip on the third Test in Adelaide.

Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment.

South African motorists are set for significant relief in January 2026, with petrol and diesel prices expected to fall, driven by sharply lower global oil prices amid a projected 2026 surplus and a resilient rand.

Belfast Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga postpones Chitaizvi’s fraud case to 29 December 2025

Actors in the United Kingdom have voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning on set, escalating pressure on film and television producers to strengthen protections against the misuse of artificial intelligence. Equity, the UK’s largest acting union, announced the results of an indicative industrial action ballot on Thursday. With turnout exceeding 75%, more than 99% of […]

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence has generated an environmental footprint in 2025 comparable to that of New York City, according to new research that raises concerns about the climate and water impact of the technology. The study, published Wednesday in the academic journal Patterns, estimates that AI-related activity released up to 80 million tonnes […]

The agreement aims to resolve a yearslong standoff between the popular social media platform and the U.S. government over national security concerns tied to China’s parent company, ByteDance.

There are no official statistics surrounding suicide among Ukrainian soldiers, but they are thought to count in the hundreds.

Sunali Khatun was pregnant when she was deported to Bangladesh for allegedly being an illegal immigrant.

Two of African football’s biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

DR Congo’s government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.

The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.

Manchester Museum curators hope the exhibition of African items will provoke ‘honest conversation’.

Before the new year begins, take the opportunity to give your finances a festive refresh and set yourself up for a confident start to 2026.

Ambi Ambituuni now expects to pay more than £300 a term for his daughter’s bus journeys.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Friday, 19 December 2025.

BusinessTech reviews are the simplest and best way to promote your products to South African decision-makers.

John Hlophe was placed on precautionary suspension from all MKP positions last month

The National Dialogue Steering Committee will be responsible for setting strategic priorities.

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence on Monday.

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) was founded on December 16, 2023.

Sunderland’s Dan Ballard discusses how excitement from fans has influenced their home form and the influence Granit Xhaka has had on the club.

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will carry a massive weight advantage into his bout against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

Anthony Joshua says he believes he “can deliver what the fans expect” of him by knocking out Jake Paul in Miami.

A tragic plane crash has claimed the life of NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, as well as his family, in North Carolina on Thursday.

Former “Saturday Night Live” comedian and model Elsie Hewitt announce the birth of their daughter.

SANParks is going above and beyond – literally! – to protect the influx of visitors to Table Mountain National Park this festive season.

Yurina Noguchi walked down the aisle to wed Lune Klaus Verdure, a version of a video game character that she created via ChatGPT.

Thousands of doctors and nurses have left state health facilities, sparking fears the public system cannot support the NHI.

Catch up on the biggest stories this morning, 19 December 2025, in our simple morning fix update

Entry point to jam-packed SUV range still less than half a million rand.

It’s thirsty work directing traffic. Elves learn South African lingo of taking bribes at festive roadblocks.

A Starlink satellite has suffered a rare orbital anomaly, shedding debris and highlighting growing risks in Earth’s orbit.

US President Donald Trump has ordered a 2028 moon landing, refocusing Nasa’s priorities amid growing competition with China.

What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou exceeded 8 million views in 2025, a landmark that highlights its steady rise and its position as the country’s most trusted tech podcast.

A first-of-its-kind partnership is launching to build a complete, township-owned supply chain. SPAZA Supply+, an initiative by KasiKonnect, has teamed up with Soweto-based green logistics startup ShoveBike for a pioneering pilot programme. “Local product distribution and logistics is the critical link for a wholly owned kasi supply chain,” says Janice Scheckter, CEO of KasiKonnect. “We […]

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South Africa plans to extend the validity of its driver’s licences from 5 to 8 years, but concerns have been raised about the potential loss of revenue.

NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.

A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.