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December 19, 2025

Two overloaded cross-border buses seized in crackdown

Bus designed to carry 65 passengers was carrying 117 including 15 children

2 mins

Africa's grandest gathering returns to Cape Town next year

IT ALWAYS starts the same way: a date, a city, a familiar name, and then the realisation that something big is coming back.

2 mins

Two suspected business robbers shot dead by police in Florida

TWO suspects linked to a business robbery were killed in a shootout with Gauteng police on Wednesday, December 17.

2 mins

Bail denied for National Traffic Police officers charged with killing Nigerian national

FOUR National Traffic Police officers charged with the murder of Nigerian national Osinakachukwu Macus Onu have appeared before the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court yesterday where bail was denied.

1 mins

Teen swept out to sea at uMdloti beach, holidaymakers urged to prioritise swimming safety

A TEENAGER was swept out to sea while swimming at uMdloti beach, north of Durban on Wednesday.

2 mins

Justice served: 30-year-old gets 57 years behind bars for brutal murder

A MPUMALANGA woman, Nonhlanhla Portia Nkosi (30), has been sentenced to 57 years in prison for the brutal murder of Sifiso Lucky Kubheka, whose body was discovered in the Roodebank River with his hands bound in cable ties and his legs tied to a rock.

1 mins

Court dismisses nurse’s R1i0m claim after lengthy delay

WAITING eight years to institute legal proceedings against the Minister of Health came at a high price for a nurse who was assaulted when a patient died under his watch; his R10 million claim was turned down because it was filed too late.

2 mins

Attorney Kaamilah Paulse addresses allegations of misleading courts in family law dispute

ATTORNEY Kaamilah Paulse has submitted a detailed response to the Legal Practice Council (LPC) regarding multiple complaints lodged by Johannesburg-based father of two Asif Casoojee, as the high-profile family law dispute continues to draw national attention and controversy.

2 mins

Midrand water crisis nears end after nearly a week of no water

AFTER nearly a week of dry taps, Midrand residents may finally see relief, with Johannesburg Water saying water supply is expected to be restored within the next 24 to 48 hours, despite ongoing system strain following planned maintenance by Rand Water.

1 mins

Inside SA‘s building hijack economy linked to DJ Warras’s death

AT FIRST glance, the building looks merely neglected: broken windows patched with cardboard, a security gate welded shut, a tangle of illegal electricity cables draped across the facade like vines.

4 mins

DJ Warras's murder negates reconciliation

SOUTH Africa marked Reconciliation Day this week, a day meant to remind us how far the country has come since 1995.

1 mins

The nation's bridges still need building

THIS week, on Reconciliation Day, 40 000 Afrikaners gathered at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria to commemorate Geloftedag — the Day of the Vow.

3 mins

City must protect workers against crooked contractors

WASTE management workers in Cape Town have once again been left in the lurch by contractors who pay low wages and steal from them by half-paying them, delaying paying them, or not paying them at all, enabled by the City of Cape Town's policy of outsourcing services, even in cases where such services are part of the City's core functions.

3 mins

UN: Over 1000 killed in refugee camp

MORE than 1 000 civilians were killed during three days of attacks by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on the Zamzam displacement camp in April, the UN said yesterday, demanding a war crimes investigation.

1 mins

Pope Leo XIV sets a different tone

AS HE gears up for his first Christmas as leader of the world’s Catholics, Pope Leo XIV is starting to show more noticeable differences in leadership style with his predecessor Francis.

2 mins

Brussels sees farmer protests as EU leaders meet

THOUSANDS of farmers took to the streets of Brussels yesterday to protest EU plans for a trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur and reforming agricultural subsidies.

1 mins

Thailand bombs Poipet amid escalating border conflict

PHNOM PENH

2 mins

PM vows to stamp out hatred as nation mourns youngest Bondi victim

AUSTRALIAS prime minister yesterday vowed to stamp out extremism as the nation mourned the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach shooting, a 10-year-old girl remembered as “our little ray of sunshine”.

2 mins

Murder in the air and Christmas spirit at heart

AS THE festive season approaches, the anticipation for seasonal stories begins to mount.

1 mins

Unveiling 'Stitched With Promise': Patricia Scholtz's poetic journey through faith and love

STITCHED With PromisePoems of Faith, Love and Becoming took Patricia Lorraine Scholtz back to her younger days.

2 mins

Hidden treasures of the seashore with the Griffiths

SALT spray coats your face.

3 mins

Row erupts over Christmas lights and Christian symbols

THE City of Cape Town has denied allegations that Christian symbols were removed from this year's Adderley Street festive lights display, insisting that religious elements such as angels, Mary and baby Jesus are still present.

2 mins

Tanning beds triple skin cancer risk, study finds

WHEN Heidi Tarr was a teenager, she used a tanning bed several times a week with her friends because she wanted that celebrity glow.

2 mins

Nkalakatha Fest ’25 and getting in the mood for Christmas

NKALAKATHA Fest ‘25

1 mins

Clooney shocks fans with stance on screen smooches

WHEN you think of George Clooney, what comes to mind?

2 mins

Kwesta criticises insensitive remarks on DJ Warras’s passing

RAPPER Kwesta has responded to comments made by businessman and former Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba following the death of DJ Warras, sparking debate on X about politics, accountability and public safety.

2 mins

Week of loss, mental health battles and an engagement

MZANSI has endured a difficult week, with the nation mourning the loss of some celebrities while others grieve the passing of their loved ones.

3 mins

Resilience, softer dollar sees rand end year on a high as investors weigh risk

Domestic currency ending the year on a high note, supported by higher metals prices

3 mins

Nedbank concludes R1.8bn Ecobank sale, resets focus on African markets

NEDBANK has concluded the sale of its stake in Nigerian lender Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) to Bosquet Investments for R1.8 billion and will pencil in a R7bn cumulative loss on its books from the investment.

2 mins

Overwhelming financial strain sees 94% of South Africans struggle as festive season approaches

DIRE FESTIVE SEASON CHEER

2 mins

Cryptocurrency in 2025: the year in review - Luno

AS 2025 draws to a close, the cryptocurrency industry can look back on a year that fundamentally redefined its relationship with traditional finance.

4 mins

Red meat industry outlines role in tackling FMD as government intensifies response

THE Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) has highlighted the significant challenges faced by the livestock industry in 2025 due to the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, while outlining the role organised agriculture has played in supporting affected producers.

2 mins

DBSA commits $200m to Lobito Atlantic Railway in Angola

THE Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has participated in the signing of a landmark loan agreement for the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) Project in Angola, marking a key milestone that clears the way for full implementation of the strategic regional infrastructure initiative.

2 mins

Workers’ strike at DRDGOLD's ERGO operations suspended

DRDGOLD has announced that planned strike action at its Ergo Mining (ERGO) operations has been suspended, allowing operations to continue uninterrupted.

2 mins

WEF sketches four possible global economic futures shaped by geopolitics and technology

THE global economy could splinter, stagnate or rebound sharply by 2030 depending on how geopolitical tensions and the pace of technology adoption evolve, according to a new World Economic Forum (WEF) white paper released this month.

1 mins

BP appoints Meg O'Neill as new CEO, Murray Auchincloss steps down

BP HAS announced the appointment of Meg O'Neill as its next CEO, effective 1 April 2026, marking a major leadership transition at the UK-listed energy major.

2 mins

Safeguarding your home and valuables

SOUTH African insurers across the board typically see a rise in claims over the festive season, due to an increase in lifestyle and safety risks.

2 mins

FSCA updates on licensing and supervision of crypto service providers

THE Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) says it has been actively processing applications and monitoring compliance to ensure that the crypto asset sector operates within the boundaries of South African financial regulation.

2 mins

Tax compliance is crucial: lessons from the Supreme Court's ruling

A RECENT ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal has delivered a sharp message to taxpayers: ignoring your tax obligations and later blaming your accountant will no longer suffice.

4 mins

Gujarat Titans reflect on Gill’s leadership

GUJARAT Titans chairman Jinal Mehta and director Shaan Mehta reflected on Shubman Gill’s leadership in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and assured that the young batter will continue to lead the franchise for many years to come.

2 mins

MI Cape Town tackle the Stormers as Robbie P awaits the arrival of Nicky P

MI Cape Town coach Robin Peterson may give his Stormers counterpart John Dobson a ring about scrumhalf Imaad Khan's availability for the Betway SA20 Season 4.

2 mins

Proteas can turn things around in Ahmedabad, says Steyn

THE ongoing India-South Africa series remains fiercely contested, with two possible outcomes before the final game: South Africa drawing level at 2-2 or India winning it 3-1, and former Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn opined that India have ‘been the better team’ so far in the three games played.

2 mins

'Worst technology': Starc calls for Snicko to be 'sacked'

CONTROVERSIAL umpiring at the Ashes persisted even on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test at the Adelaide Oval as Australian pacer Mitchell Starc expressed his frustration and opined that the snicko technology 'needs to be sacked'.

1 mins

SA aim for series-levelling victory

THE Proteas will be looking to end off the India tour on a high with a victory during the fifth and final T20I match against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and level the series 2-2.

2 mins

How AFCON is going to affect Premier League sides

PREMIER

2 mins

Mahrez looks to replicate 2019 exploits in Morocco

THE start of the Africa Cup of Nations is edging ever closer with only a matter of hours ahead of the hosts Morocco taking on Comoros at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat on Sunday night, and with every nation targeting the title currently held by Ivory Coast, the tournament will not be short of action as we take a closer look at how Group E is shaping up.

2 mins

Morocco look to use home advantage to end 50-year Afcon drought

NEXT year will mark half a century since Morocco won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

2 mins

AFCON: Prepare for a thrill that defies expectations

HERMAN GIBBS

1 mins

Broos will oversee 50th match as coach against Angola

HUGO Broos, the charismatic coach of Bafana Bafana, is on the threshold of celebrating a significant milestone in his managerial career.

2 mins

Pietersen: Hendrikse is right man for the flyhalf job

FOR many folk, Saturday’s URC derby between the Sharks and the Bulls at Kings Park is a “Dance of the Desperados’, but JP Pietersen believes both teams are better than their log position suggests.

2 mins

Broos warns of tough challenges ahead

ON the eve of Bafana Bafana’s journey to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, head coach Hugo Broos has issued a stark warning about the road ahead.

2 mins

Alpine may be Christian Horner's F1 return route

CHRISTIAN

2 mins

Jafta reflects on a historic year for SA Women

Women’s wicket-keeper batter Sinalo Jafta reflected fondly on the year the team has had, highlighting the ICC Women's World Cup final as the standout moment for her and the team as the squad heads into the last fixture of the year this year.

2 mins

Doctor Khumalo throws support behind Mbule

FORMER Bafana Bafana midfielder Doctor Khumalo has voiced his support for Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule, backing him to play a key role for South Africa at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

2 mins

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