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Aphelele Fassi set to be Sharks' 'weekend special' in URC encounter against the Lions

Independent online (SA) 25 Dec 2025
Life in the Shark Tank is looking rosier after successive wins, and JP Pietersen will be hoping to make it three in a row when the Lions visit for a United Rugby Championship derby on January 3 ... .
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Pope Leo urges an end to war in Christmas blessing amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza ...

Independent online (SA) 25 Dec 2025
Pope Leo XIV is expected to renew his calls for peace on Thursday when he delivers his first Christmas blessing from St Peter's Basilica at the end of a year overshadowed by conflict, but also marked by hopes for peace in Gaza ... AFP .
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All roads lead to Newlands for SA20 opener as MI Cape Town look to rekindle ...

Independent online (SA) 25 Dec 2025
MI Cape Town, the reigning Betway SA20 champions, are gearing up to kick off their title defence against the Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) at Newlands on Friday ... “He (Pooran) is going to bring lots of energy to the game,” he said ... MI Cape Town ... Start.
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Christmas Day weather warning: Heavy rain, lightning and hail expected in parts of SA

Independent online (SA) 25 Dec 2025
South Africans can expect a mixed bag of weather on Thursday, December 25, with severe thunderstorms forecast over parts of the interior while the west remains largely dry ... IOL News .
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Cometh the hour, cometh Bafana Bafana starlet Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Independent online (SA) 25 Dec 2025
Mbokazi has already enjoyed an impressive debut at the tournament, playing a key role as Bafana ended a 21-year drought in an AFCON opener when they beat Angola 2-1 at Stade de Marrakech on Monday night ... Salah, notably, has a lot to prove at AFCON ... .
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Five crashes that defined Formula 1’s most brutal season in 2025

Independent online (SA) 25 Dec 2025
The 2025 Formula 1 season will be remembered for its relentless title fight, the rise of young stars, and a reminder that even in the modern era of safety, the margins remain brutally thin ... 1. Gabriel Bortoleto – São Paulo Grand Prix ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... .
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The motherland leads: African coaches eye historic AFCON record

Independent online (SA) 25 Dec 2025
History Beckons. A continent is about to rewrite the script. Never since its inception in 1957 has the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title been won by an African coach for four successive editions ... All signs point to history being made ... .
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Nostalgia unleashed: the return of 'Top Billing' and its cherished presenters

Independent online (SA) 25 Dec 2025
The room buzzed with nostalgia and excitement as I sat down with Dr Fezile Mkhize, Jonathan Boyton-Lee and Ryle De Morny, three of South Africa’s most charismatic television personalities, ahead of the much-anticipated "Top Billing" reunion special ... .
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‘No Christmas to celebrate’: ANCYL says unemployed youth face hunger and despair

Independent online (SA) 25 Dec 2025
In a statement, the league said the festive period has become a painful reminder of deepening inequality for a generation locked out of the economy ... kamogelo.moichela@iol.co.za. IOL Politics .
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KZN Legislature rejects claims of unlawful disciplinary action against MK party members

Independent online (SA) 25 Dec 2025
This comes after the party had given Boyce until 31 December 2025 to withdraw the suspension of the 35 members, threatening legal action if she did not comply ... Boyce addressed these claims, saying ... hope.ntanzi@iol.co.za. IOL Politics .
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From predator to plate: Japan bear crisis sparks culinary craze

Independent online (SA) 25 Dec 2025
Since Japan recorded a spike in deadly bear attacks, Koji Suzuki has struggled to keep up with booming demand for grilled cuts of the animal at his restaurant ... The government hopes the meat can become a source of income for rural communities ... AFP .
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Gauteng government hails Westonaria firearms bust

Independent online (SA) 25 Dec 2025
The arrests followed an intelligence-driven takedown led by South African Police Service units working in collaboration with Sibanye Stillwater Mine Security ... kamogelo.moichela@iol.co.za. IOL Politics .
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Pope Leo condemns 'open wounds' of war in first Christmas homily

Independent online (SA) 25 Dec 2025
Pope Leo XIV condemned the "senselessness" of war and the "open wounds" it leaves behind, as he delivered his first Christmas message on Thursday after a year marked by conflict but also hopes for peace in Gaza and Ukraine ... "How... e, said ... AFP .
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'Happy milestone': Pakistan's historic brewery cheers export licence

Independent online (SA) 25 Dec 2025
A heady aroma of malt and brewing yeast drifts through Pakistan's oldest and by far largest brewery, which is gearing up for expansion after getting approval to sell abroad after a nearly 50-year ban ... AFP .
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Stay safe this festive season: top e-hailing tips you need to know

Independent online (SA) 25 Dec 2025
As the festive season approaches, so do heightened risks for e-hailing passengers and drivers ... Recent figures are concerning. crimes connected to e-hailing services have risen by 20% ... Safety must now be a primary concern ... False sense of security ... .

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