HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY

Mon 15 December 2025:

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

◼️ DA man under fire over Starlink: The EFF has had numerous engagements with mobile network operators and interest groups, who have all confirmed their concerns that Starlink poses a threat to jobs in the industry due to its remote operational nature, Thambo said. “Even greater, it poses a security concern, considering the hostility of Musk against our nation.
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/da-man-underfire-over-starlink/

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◼️ Food waste in SA is dumped in landfills: In particular, food waste carries additional ethical and environmental concerns. Hunger and food insecurity is widespread in South Africa, affecting an estimated 15 million people. Organic waste, which includes garden waste, farming waste and food waste, is a major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions through decomposition. Food waste on a landfill also creates odours and pest infestations.
https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/south-africa/food-waste-in-sa-is-dumped-in-landfills/

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◼️ Plan to end TV licences in SA: The SABC is meant to generate most of its funding from TV licence fees. However, a growing trend of TV licence payment avoidance in South Africa has put the broadcaster in a dire financial situation. TV licence fee avoidance rates have grown from 69% in 2019 to 85% in 2025, and even the broadcaster’s CEO and board chair have acknowledged that the scheme has failed.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadcasting/621238-plan-to-end-tv-licences-in-south-africa.html

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◼️ Criminals are after 7 items in SA: “Burglaries increase by nearly 50% during the festive season, and you need to be prepared for that,” he said. The judge noted that crime increases when families leave homes vacant for weeks, while holiday towns attract criminals due to an influx of people and valuable items in empty houses. “It’s either too quiet or too busy,” he said.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/846350/criminals-are-after-7-items-in-south-africa-this-holiday-and-theyre-looking-for-homes-that-have-them/

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◼️ R500,000 fraud at the pump: Petrol attendant arrested by Hawks for cloning fuel cards: The Hawks were alerted to the suspected criminal activity and operationalised the information. Officers swooped on the fuel station on Friday, 12 December 2025, where the identified petrol attendant was searched.
https://iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2025-12-15-r500000-fraud-at-the-pump-petrol-attendant-arrested-by-hawks-for-cloning-fuel-cards/

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