News Bulletin of 23 December 2025, 9am

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Bafana Bafana opens Afcon campaign with a win
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Bafana Bafana opened their Africa Cup of Nations Group B campaign with a 2–1 win over Angola at Marrakesh Stadium yesterday.
Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster scored, to secure the victory for South Africa.
In other Group B matches, Egypt beat Zimbabwe 2–1, while Mali and Zambia drew 1–1.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says their performance could have been better:
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One Small Act of Kindness concludes 2025 delivering family support services
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The One Small Act of Kindness organisation has concluded the year after delivering family support services amid financial and operational pressure.
During the year, the organisation reunited two children with their families and continued support programmes for individuals rebuilding their lives, securing employment, and exiting homelessness.
The organisation also ended placements for 40 children during the year due to operational constraints. Volunteers, donors, and community partners continued to provide financial support, services, and outreach.
In 2026, One Small Act of Kindness plans to stabilise operations, strengthen existing programmes, and expand support services to reach more families and individuals.
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Polokwane International Airport offers incentives for performing artists
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Polokwane International Airport in Limpopo is supporting cultural tourism this festive season by offering incentives for performing artists travelling via private charter.
Qualifying artists with confirmed bookings until 3 January will receive free landing fees, parking, and selected airport services.
Gateway Airport Authority CEO Mokgadi Matli says the move aims to stimulate local entertainment, attract high-profile performers, and boost the creative sector.
Applications must be submitted in advance for approval to ensure compliance with aviation regulations.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.76 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,397.45 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,416.00.
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Fire and Ash tops global box office on weekend
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Fire and Ash, James Cameron’s third instalment in his groundbreaking Avatar series, topped the global box office over the weekend.
Angel Studios’ animated biblical musical David, a kid-friendly take on the story of David and Goliath, came in second, followed by Lionsgate’s psychological thriller The Housemaid.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants and Disney’s Zootopia 2 rounded out the top five.
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