News24 | Boxing Day weather: Hot in the west, storms and flood risks elsewhere

The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms and possible flooding in several parts of the country on Boxing Day, except for the western regions, which are bracing themselves for hot to very hot conditions.. Source

News24 | Eleven people killed in 3 Limpopo crashes since Christmas Eve

Almost a dozen people have died on Limpopo’s roads over the past two days, including six who were killed in a single crash on Christmas Eve. Source

News24 | WATCH | How therapy dogs are helping children testify in SA courts

In a country where more than 26 800 child abuse cases were reported last year, a partnership between the Teddy Bear Foundation and therapy dogs is transforming one of the most terrifying experiences for young survivors who have to testify. Source

News24 | Christmas message: Archbishop Makgoba calls for justice, hope in times of crisis

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has delivered a Christmas message, warning that corruption, inequality, and growing disillusionment with democracy are deepening despair in South Africa and across the world. Source

News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Woolies cash bags and info peddlers: Madlanga musings with Karyn Maughan

Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. This is The Lead, and this is the South African story. Source

News24 | Happy GNU Year: Government leaders urge kindness, road safety, and community care

Deputy President Paul Mashatile and other leaders in the government of national unity have extended heartfelt wishes for a joyous and blessed festive season to all South Africans. Source

Adobe, IBM team up on marketing software for banking industry

Adobe and IBM said they are teaming up to make marketing software easier to use for banks that face controls on how customer data must be handled. Source

Major Pierneef Landscape heads Strauss & Co July flagship auction

The cover lot of Strauss & Co’s winter Live Virtual auction, due to be held over three days from 26 to 28 July, is a monumental bushveld scene by JH Pierneef. Source

SA stocks set to snap back from 2020 losses

South Africa’s benchmark equities index is set to erase its 2020 drop, staging a spectacular snap-back. Source

Nigeria: Nigeria-United States Security Cooperation And Intelligence Collaboration Hits At Terrorist Targets In Nigeria

[Nigerian Govt] Abuja -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria confirms that Nigerian authorities remain engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States of America, in addressing the persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism. This has led to precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes in the North West. Source

Nigeria: Trump Deploys U.S. Military Strike On Isis Targets in Northwest Nigeria

[This Day] United States President Donald J. Trump today said that U.S. forces carried out a military strike against ISIS targets in Northwest Nigeria over their incessant attacks on Christians. Source

Nigeria: Catholic Church Confirms All Pupils, Staff Abducted From Niger School Have Regained Freedom

[Premium Times] "The final reconciliation confirms that 230 pupils and staff members were abducted during the attack on St. Mary's School, Papiri..." Source

Eddie Jones remains respectful of depleted France

England coach Eddie Jones is braced for a gruelling encounter when his side go in search of Autumn Nations Cup glory at Twickenham even though they will arguably be up against something less than a France 2nd XV. Source

New Zealand win toss and bowl in 3rd West Indies T20

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl as they chase a series clean-sweep against the West Indies in the third Twenty20 international at Mount Maunganui on Monday. Source

Bulls' 14-man triumph: Jake White draws comparisons to Crusaders upset in 2014

Bulls mentor Jake White has compared their win over WP to when he coached the Sharks to an upset win over the Crusaders in 2014. Source

News24 Business | Facing a broken economy, Ghana's tech-savvy teens turn to fraud

In the dusty alleys of Nima, a shanty town in the heart of Ghana's capital, a 17-year-old called Ghost reclines on a faded plastic chair inside a dimly lit internet cafe. Source

News24 Business | Meta threatens to cut off Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria

Meta on Saturday vowed to fight Nigerian fines for various consumer data violations as the US tech giant reportedly threatened to cut off Facebook and Instagram in Africa's most populous country. Source

News24 Business | EU slaps big fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury

The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump. Source

US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner

Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech. Source

US launches deadly strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump

The US president accuses the group of killing Christians, as Nigeria’s foreign minister tells the BBC the strikes were a "joint operation" and "nothing to do" with religion. Source

Should a top Russian archaeologist face trial for digging in occupied Crimea?

The case of a scholar wanted in Ukraine sparked a debate on the relationship between museums and the Russian state. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

Ferrari's 488 GT Modificata is a track day weapon

Ferrari will sell a handful of customers what is essentially a GT3 car. It's powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and Ferrari claims it has 1000kg of downforce at 230km/h. Source

Light therapy boxes placed in all NI libraries

Some of the lamps - which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder - are available to loan for up to three weeks. Source

Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say

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

What is happening to flu this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?

Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating. Source