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11+ min ago (328+ words) Put into bat, South Africa rallied from 7-3 to 117 all out in 20 overs and India replied with 120-3 in 15.5 overs under the floodlights at Dharamsala to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. South Africa had looked in danger of scoring fewer runs than its series-opening 74, the team's worst total in T20 cricket, before Markram's defiant knock. The South Africa captain hit two sixes and six fours in his 46-ball innings before he was caught behind against pacer Arshdeep Singh (2-13 in four overs). Harshit Rana claimed 2-34 in four overs after replacing Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the game for personal reasons. Kuldeep Yadav took 2-12 in two overs, including the wicket of Ottneil Baartman off the final ball of South Africa's innings. India made light work of the chase. Openers Abhishek Sharma (35 runs off 18 balls) and Shubman Gill took the hosts to 43-0 after 3.1 overs, the…...

28+ min ago (1364+ words) The diplomatic rupture that led to the United States" absence from the G20 handover in South Africa in November has a quieter economic front: A 30% tariff on South African imports imposed by the White House. In August, the US announced a 30% tariff on a range of South African goods. President Cyril Ramaphosa warned in his weekly newsletter that the measures would hit industries reliant on US demand, threaten jobs, and reduce revenue for the South Africa's state coffers. The US is South Africa"s second-largest trading partner by country, and many South African exports are complementary rather than directly competitive with US production. Tariffs therefore do not primarily protect US industry, but raise costs for US consumers, reduce choice and disrupt established supply chains. While government statements frame the tariff as a response to diplomatic tensions, economists and analysts view it…...

48+ min ago (204+ words) The Western Regional Police Command is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at a mining company in Adelekezu near Dadwen in the Axim District. The incident left a young boy dead and caused extensive damage to company property. Police said the events began after a dispute between local youth and the company's private security personnel. Reports indicate that some youths attempted to seize a security officer's pump-action gun, which he resisted. During the struggle, the officer fired, hitting the boy, who was rushed to Axim Government Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. The boy's death reportedly enraged local youth, who went on a rampage at the site. Two 44 SUVs and two tipper trucks were set on fire, and a pickup truck and Toyota Land Cruiser were damaged. Workers at the site were threatened, but police were…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (215+ words) The Member of Parliament for the Salaga South Constituency, Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, in collaboration with the Salaga District Office of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), is undertaking a free NHIS registration and renewal exercise for residents of the Kulaw (Abromase) enclave. - You are only allowed to submit content which you have created yourself. - No nudity, pornography and any unlawful content is permitted. - You grant GhanaWeb the right to publish and use your content. - You allow GhanaWeb to communicate with you using the info you provide. - GhanaWeb reserves the right to reject/remove your content without explanation. - No, I reject the terms for becoming a GhanaWeb member. Yes, I accept the terms for becoming a GhanaWeb member. General News of Sunday, 14 December 2025 Source: Emmanuel Anyigba, Contributor - You are only allowed to submit content which you have created yourself. - No…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago (456+ words) Home " Marius van der Merwe: BackaBuddy bid for "national hero" South Africans have started a BackaBuddy campaign to raise funds for the family of Marius van der Merwe, also known as "Witness D" in the Madlanga Commission. The former Ekhuruleni Metro Police officer, who later opened his own private security business, was shot and killed in an assassination earlier this month. Van der Merwe has been hailed a "national hero" over his whistleblower testimony about police corruption. This week, Marius van der Merwe"s loved ones officially launched a BackaBuddy campaign to financially support his family. The former metropoliceman leaves behind a wife and two sons. His family were present when he was gunned down outside his Brakpan home on 5 December. His death is believed to be an assassination after he testified under the alias "Witness D" in the Madlanga…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago (497+ words) While the country's murder rate has somewhat steadied, in Cape Town the rate has increased, with Mfuleni recording the most murders in both the Western Cape and South Africa. In the latest crime statistics, nationally murder has gone down somewhat, but has increased in the Western Cape, where 1,148 murders were recorded during quarter one, April to June 2025, and 1,160 from July to September (quarter two). During those quarters the Western Cape featured heavily on the list of most-recorded murders across the country. "Last year, the Western Cape recorded a total of 4,467 murders. In only half a year, the province has already reached 2,308 murders, 51.6% of last year's total. We are only six months in," said Brett Herron, a Good party member in the provincial legislature. "This surge is even more shocking when viewed against the national trend, where the country has recorded…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago (184+ words) Arshdeep Singh didn't allow Reeza Hendricks to open the account. Quinton de Kock, who was the Player of the Match in the second game, managed just 1 run before Harshit Rana got rid of him. Dewald Brevis posted 2 runs and became Rana's second scalp of the day. Tristan Stubbs became Hardik Pandya's 100th wicket in T20I. Shivam Dube also joined the wicket-takers list, sending back Corbin Bosch for four runs. Varun Chakaravarthy got into a fine rhythm, and Donovan Ferreira (20) and Marco Jansen (2) had to answer to his brilliance. Markram was the eighth wicket to fall, with Arshdeep Singh taking his second wicket of the night. Kuldeep Yadav, who is celebrating his 31st birthday on December 14, had to wait till the 20th over to claim his two wickets. Anrich Nortje (12) and Ottneil Baartman (1) were dismissed by the spinner. The series is tied 1-1 in the five-match…...

1+ hour, 58+ min ago (878+ words) Key topics:Inequality, not oppression, shapes South Africa's racial and economic divides.Transformation aims to repair apartheid's legacy, not punish any group....

2+ hour, 1+ min ago (187+ words) SUFFOLK, Va. " Portions of Suffolk will experience an overnight water service interruption beginning late Sunday as crews perform water main work near North Main Street and Murphy's Mill Road, city officials said. According to the Suffolk Department of Public Utilities, a contractor working for a developer will begin work at the intersection starting at 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Water service is expected to be interrupted until about 4 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15. The interruption will affect residential customers in several areas, including Elephants Fork along Stuart Avenue, Jordan Avenue and Exchange Road; the Palmyra neighborhood; Sadler Heights; and the 2300 to 2400 block of Pruden Boulevard. Commercial customers in the 2100 to 2200 block of North Main Street and the 2300 to 2400 block of Pruden Boulevard are also expected to be impacted. If weather or other conditions prevent the work from taking place as scheduled, officials say it will be…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago (502+ words) Sunday, 14 Dec 2025 MELAKA: The thunderous roar of thousands of RXZ motorcycles during a two-day gathering in the historic city has triggered widespread complaints, spilling into a public exchange between Melaka leaders about its impact on local communities and the tourism industry. Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong said the two-day "RXZ Members Ride Edition Melaka 3.0" involving more than 30,000 RXZ motorcycle owners had disrupted residents" daily routines, affected public tranquillity and raised concerns over traffic safety. He said multiple complaints were received from residents since the event began on Friday (Dec 12), particularly over excessive noise late at night, which he described as a form of noise pollution. "Locals also observed that some riders had ignored traffic signals and raced on public roads, endangering other road users during the two-day event," he said when interviewed here on Sunday (Dec 14). Khoo said the…...