SA soldiers can 1 100 border jumpers on Christmas Day 

Defence Intelligence Services assumed control of the matter for further processing. The 1 174 intercepted individuals were later handed over to South African Immigration Services. 
By Problem Masau Dec. 31, 2025

Bus driver’s wedding ‘driven’ by artists, ‘refereed’ by radio DJs

Musical entertainment was taken to another level when Mark Ngwazi, the man behind the hit Taurai Madzoka, thrilled guests as celebrations progressed. 
By Staff Reporter Dec. 31, 2025

Council fails to deliver Mayor’s Cheer Fund

Mayor Owen Charuza confirmed the delay, attributing it to what he described as a “failure of the system” within council. 
By Nunurai Jena Dec. 31, 2025

Surviving the festive season without January regrets

From a psychologist’s point of view, the festive season brings up many different feelings. Yes, there can be joy, but for many people, it’s also a time of real stress, anxiety and loneliness.  
By Abigail Mudokwani Dec. 29, 2025

Tongogara lights up growth point on Christmas Day

Council officials expressed satisfaction with the progress, stressing the importance of modern infrastructure in stimulating local economic activity and improving public safety.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Dec. 28, 2025

He took the form of man

At this time of the year, believers all over the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
By Doug Mamvura Dec. 28, 2025

All i want for Christmas

I want it the whole year round, the whole life through. In fact, I will give my eye teeth, not my front teeth, for that.
By Tim Middleton Dec. 28, 2025

Explainer: Why has Trump ordered strikes in Nigeria and what has it got to do with the persecution of Christians?

Nigeria’s government has previously said in response to Trump’s criticisms that people of many faiths, not just Christians, have suffered at the hands of these groups. 
By The Guardian Dec. 26, 2025

The price of going home: Christmas boxes and the final return from South Africa to Zimbabwe

Estimating the number of Zimbabweans in South Africa is difficult due to the largely unregulated nature of this mobility, but figures generally range between one million and three million. 
By The Conversation Dec. 26, 2025