News Bulletin of 22 December 2025, 4pm

A study by WordUnscrambler.pro has revealed the words South Africans searched for most in 2025 when unsure of spelling. The research analysed Google search data from January 1 to December 17. Top searches included “neighbour” in Mpumalanga, “business” in Limpopo, “honour” in the Northern Cape, “awkward” in the Eastern Cape, “favourite” in the Free State, “colour” in North West, “jewellery” in the Western Cape, “because” in Gauteng and “reindeer” in KwaZulu-Natal. Researchers say the confusion often comes from differences between British and American English, rather than poor spelling. Irregular word patterns also make some words harder to spell correctly.

The Saxby Twins have capped off a breakout year with the release of their latest single, You’ll Find The Light, a high-energy and heartfelt track that delivers a message of resilience and hope.The song encourages listeners to keep moving forward, trust their journey, and believe in their inner strength. The track reflects the quiet resilience that helps people push on when giving up feels easier. Written in their apartment and completed with producer Jacques Du Plessis at High Seas Studio, the single reflects the brothers’ journey as independent artists, capturing the grind, faith, and belief that their story is far from over.
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University of Pretoria master’s student Pieter Pienaar has become the first South African to win the individual division of the 2025 Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge in Las Vegas.
The 23-year-old MCom Accounting Sciences student competed against participants from over 1,100 universities worldwide. Pienaar, who also founded the UP Excel Club to support fellow students, has steadily improved his performance in the challenge since 2022, moving from 12th place to first on his 4th attempt. He credited his success to careful problem-solving, mentorship, and his focus during competition.