News Bulletin of 25 December 2025, 9am

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is once again leading a Christmas morning walk along Cape Town’s coastline today.
The walk is under way at the Bloubergstrand Beachfront and hundreds of fans and Bok supporters are taking part.
Erasmus says this year's walk follows last year's stroll, where dozens of community members joined him to celebrate the holiday with fitness, connection, and a spirit of giving:
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To the Western Cape where the Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter distributed 332 pet food gift packs to dogs, cats and their owners in Khayelitsha this week as part of a Christmas outreach programme.
Staff and volunteers delivered food and treats directly to households across the township, supporting pet owners during the festive season.
The organisation reports an increase in pet abandonments over December, linked to families travelling without arranging care for their animals.
The clinic says the programme supports animal welfare while assisting households facing financial pressure during the holidays.

The Alexforbes Angel Wings crew is getting ready for the Cape2Rio 2025 yacht race, which starts on December 27, 2025, from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro.
All 6-sailors come through the Royal Cape Yacht Club Sailing Academy and have secured qualification by finishing third overall in the West Coast Offshore Race.
Supporters can follow the race using the Yellow Brick tracker on cape2riorace.com.