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MONDAY, 15 DECEMBER 2025, 13:11

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Thailand to go to polls on Feb 8, election commission says

Today at 12:44 PM, via Daily Maverick

BANGKOK, Dec 15 (Reuters) – Thailand is set to hold parliamentary elections on February 8, the election commission said in a statement on Monday, in an earlier-than-expected poll that comes after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved parliament last week.

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Banks return R60m to fraud victims in 2025, ombud reports

Today at 12:42 PM, via SowetanLIVE

The National Financial Ombud of SA’s banking division has successfully resolved disputes leading to the refund of over R60m to consumers, with additional measures such as returning repossessed vehicles and debt write-offs.

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Paris Louvre museum will stay closed on Monday due to strike

Today at 12:37 PM, via Daily Maverick

PARIS, Dec 15 (Reuters) – The Paris Louvre museum will remain closed on Monday after staff voted in favour of a strike over pay and working conditions, disrupting access for thousands of visitors to the world’s most-visited museum.

South Africa

Action strategy to fast-track children’s rights and development

Today at 10:49 AM, via SAnews

Action strategy to fast-track children’s rights and development

Government’s newly approved national strategy aimed at accelerating action for children is one tool aimed at improving the circumstances of the country’s most vulnerable.

In his address to the nation through the weekly newsletter on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that despite the gains made since the advent of...

Africa

Six players to watch at Afcon 2025

Friday at 14:30 PM, via BBC News

BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Business

Storm brewing over Starlink access in South Africa

Today at 09:59 AM, via BusinessTech

The ANC and the portfolio committee on telecommunications are pushing back against a new directive that would allow Starlink and other services to enter South Africa.

Business

How digital transformation is reshaping higher education in South Africa

Today at 08:52 AM, via BusinessTech

Prof Ephrem Redda’s recent presentation at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is offering fresh insight into how digital transformation is changing the face of higher education in South Africa and what this shift means for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which calls for inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all.

Sport

O’Connor ‘never could have imagined’ 2025 success

Today at 12:30 PM, via BBC News

Kate O’Connor says 2025 saw her achieve more than she ever imagined as she picked up four international medals, including a stunning silver medal at the World Championship sin Tokyo.

Education

A Gift That Gets Children Reading

Today at 12:01 PM, via New York Times

Early access to high-quality books can transform lives, improve educational outcomes and help create the next generation of curious and informed citizens.

Science/Tech

Presidency backs Solly Malatsi in BEE reform fight

Today at 12:52 PM, via TechCentral

Presidency spokesman Vincent Magwenya has urged restraint on focusing on Starlink, saying multiple satellite providers are eyeing investment in South Africa.