News Bulletin of 17 December 2025, 2pm

Home Affairs mobile unit visited Albertville Church of the Nazarene to assist residents with identity documents.
The visit coincided with the church’s weekly food scheme, providing low-income and displaced community members with both meals and access to government services.
Church representative Kylie Makumbe said the initiative helps empower residents, especially those struggling to access Sassa grants.
Ward 86 councillor Chantelle Fourie-Shawe praised the collaboration and expressed hope for more such community engagements in the future.

South Africa has claimed a record fifth Africa Netball Cup title after the SPAR Proteas defeated Uganda in the final in Lilongwe, Malawi.
The team defended their title with a 56 to 34 victory, taking control of the match early and maintaining a steady lead throughout.
Coach van Dyk says Uganda did not make it easy.
The win confirms South Africa as the most successful team in the history of the Africa Netball Cup.
Earlier in the day, the South African men’s team also retained their African title with a win over Zimbabwe.

Next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna will see 35 countries taking part.
Bulgaria, Romania, and Moldova return to the contest after absences of three, two, and one year respectively, adding fresh energy to the line-up.
The 70th edition of Eurovision will celebrate the diversity of voices, cultures, and music from across Europe and beyond.
The event continues to bring people together, showing that even in a challenging world, music can unite communities.
The contest will take place in May, promising another vibrant and widely watched international celebration of song.