HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY

Sat 20 December 2025:

Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today:

◼️ US Senate confirms anti-ANC activist Leo Brent Bozell III as incoming ambassador: This move transitions his controversial “priority list” from the campaign of a nominee to the official mandate of a confirmed envoy. No longer just a nominee’s opinion, Bozell now carries official instructions to press the South African government to withdraw its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
https://iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-12-19-coming-to-south-africa-us-senate-confirms-anti-anc-activist-leo-brent-bozell-iii-as-incoming-ambassador/

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◼️ Half of SA’s teachers will retire by 2030: South Africa is losing thousands of teachers each year due to resignations, retirements and dismissals, with research warning that nearly half of the public school teaching workforce will retire by 2030. Mzobe said overcrowding is compounded by poor remuneration and negative treatment by parents, contributing to growing dissatisfaction among educators.
https://newsday.co.za/south-africa/13355/half-of-south-africas-teachers-will-retire-by-2030/

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◼️ Warning to people going on holiday: “Beyond the usual property-related crimes, several new and fast-growing trends have been observed.” Jooste said that thieves have begun targeting solar panels, especially easily accessible ground or carport-mounted units. They have also shown more interest in inverters and batteries, which fetch high resale value on the black market.”
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/security/621527-warning-to-people-going-on-holiday-in-south-africa.html

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◼️ Bill passed regarding detention of illegal foreign nationals: The amendments are significant because they shift immigration detention from an administrative process to one under judicial control. In practice, this means that immigration officers can no longer rely solely on administrative authority to detain individuals for deportation.
https://www.businessday.co.za/news/2025-12-18-bill-passed-regarding-detention-of-illegal-foreign-nationals/

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◼️ Prepare for more roadblocks across SA: She revealed that more than 10,000 people have lost their lives on South Africa’s roads in 2024. Officers will focus on speed enforcement, vehicle inspections, and drunk-driving arrests, while border posts will see additional deployments as cross-border traffic increases.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/motoring/846020/prepare-for-more-roadblocks-across-south-africa-this-is-what-youll-get-nailed-for/

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