News Bulletin of 30 December 2025, 10am

A baboon who rose from orphaned rescue to a social media star is being remembered for a life filled with mischief, love and an extraordinary bond with her human and animal family.The beloved baboon Cindy, who touched thousands of hearts across south africa and abroad, was put to rest after a long and difficult battle with illness.Cindy became a household name after his human brother Ruben Lambrechts began sharing videos of her and other animals on TikTok while he was working in Windhoek. Missing farm life, Ruben posted the clips simply to stay connected — but they quickly went viral.

City of Cape Town's Mayoral committee member for Economic Growth, James Vos says the Mother Ciy is thriving and it's no surprise it's been recognised as a top destination.Travel and Leisure Asia and the US News & World Report have both ranked Cape Town among their top destinations for the year, citing the city's stunning landscapes, oceans, iconic landmarks, and rich cultural diversity. Vos attributes this achievement to the city's focused efforts to unlock priority markets.

South African singer Tyla has set a new record as the African female artist with the most solo entries on the US Billboard Hot 100. Her single “Chanel” debuted at number 94, marking her third solo entry. The song hit number one on both the US and UK Afrobeats charts and climbed to number 38 on Spotify’s global chart with over 31.9 million streams, driven largely by TikTok. Tyla joins a small group of South Africans on the Hot 100, including Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela.