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US lawmakers threaten legal action against Pam Bondi over unreleased Epstein material
A Republican and a Democrat who have led calls for transparency accuse the justice department of failing to meet legal obligations.
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A Republican and a Democrat who have led calls for transparency accuse the justice department of failing to meet legal obligations.

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Rand Water has completed the first phase of maintenance on the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant, causing water disruptions in parts of Gauteng such as Noordwyk and Kyalami.
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Pollution levels in the Kaalspruit in Gauteng have soared, with waste directly affecting the Hennops River and surrounding ecosystems.
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The Donald Trump family has transformed the presidency into a lucrative business, amassing an estimated $3.4-billion since entering politics, with major profits from cryptocurrency and/or related ventures.

South Africa
Artificial intelligence-driven solutions expanded rapidly across industries in 2025, with adoption accelerating in financial services and online trading pasted. According to McKinsey’s “The State of AI” research, nearly 88% of organizations now use AI in at least one business function. Trading and financial services firms have increasingly integrated AI into advanced analytics and...

South Africa
The case has been postponed to the 26th of March 2026 for further investigations.
South Africa
GBV command centre ready to serve 24/7
The Department of Social Development’s Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) has reiterated its commitment to remaining open for 24 hours a day and seven days a week during this festive season.
The centre provides free, confidential and immediate support to survivors of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).
“The GBVCC offers...

South Africa
Owner of the kwaNoxolo Tavern in Bekkersdal says she fears for her life following mass shooting
World
New fighting has broken out along the Thailand-Cambodia border, hours before Southeast Asian foreign ministers are due to meet in Malaysia to find a resolution to the deadly conflict between the two neighbours.

World
The latest on the negotiations to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, as talks with representatives from Moscow, Kyiv and the Trump administration continue in Miami this week.
World
Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 130 kidnapped schoolchildren taken by gunmen from a Catholic school, according to a presidential spokesperson, after 100 were freed earlier this month.
World
Australian police transferred the only surviving suspect in last week’s deadly Bondi shooting from hospital to jail, the force said in a statement.

Africa
Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Africa
Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

Africa
Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.

Africa
Communities grapple daily with failing health services, entrenched corruption and gender inequality, leaving women and girls literally walking for survival

Business
Listed private school group Curro has announced to shareholders that all suspensive conditions for takeover by billionaire Jannie Mouton’s Foundation have been met, making the deal unconditional.

Business
Investors are flocking to precious metals amid geopolitical tensions and with more US interest rate cuts expected.
Business

Business
In South Africa, traders are increasingly seeking FSCA-regulated trading platforms that combine security, transparency, and AI-powered tools to access both local and global markets with confidence.

Politics
KZN National Freedom Party Chairperson, Mbali Shinga has been placed on immediate suspension

Politics
The City of Johannesburg is currently facing significant challenges with hijacked buildings.

Politics
The proposed salary increases, if approved, could see the President earning R3.4 million annually.

Politics
The enquiry is investigating suspended advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs’ Inacio Miguel and Flavio Silva crossed into the world of cricket after visiting the Joburg Super Kings in Johannesburg.

Sport
‘Mabasa would be the best signing for Chiefs because he’s got goals in him and Chiefs need goals,’ ex-Pirates forward.

Sport
Celtic’s Maria McAneny gets her team off to an audacious start against Hibernian by scoring straight from kick-off in Sunday’s SWPL victory.

Sport
Bafana Bafana kick off their AFCON campaign against Angola on Monday evening. Can Hugo Broos’ men go all the way?
Education
A spokesman for the Nigerian government said that the “remaining” students from a Catholic school had been freed, but the Diocese said only that a “second batch” had been released.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The International Conference on Bridging Employment and Inclusive Education/TVET was successfully held virtually on Saturday, December 6, 2025, bringing together 992 participants from around the world. The conference focused on transforming education, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and employment for learners with autism, intellectual, and developmental...
Education
[Premium Times] The kidnapping and release of the students and staff members comes amid a resurgence of mass kidnappings across Nigeria.
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Lifestyle
Bonang Matheba didn’t just look the part, but she did a great job as a host for the Miss Cosmo International pageant in Vietnam.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi and his kids, who he shares with estranged wife Rachel Kolisi, are on vacation in an island paradise. Can you guess where?
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Sandlana failed to meet the legal requirements to justify his release.
Entertainment

Entertainment
As the festive season kicks off, authorities are urging all road users to exercise caution, adhere to traffic regulations, and remain vigilant.

Entertainment
Three others missing after storms tore through most areas of the South Coast.

Science/Tech
The South African Post Office’s bid to have private couriers fined for delivering small parcels — and keeping the proceeds for itself — has been dealt a death blow.

Science/Tech
This is the latest in the relentless purge of climate researchers who refuse to be co-opted by the fossil fuel industry
The Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin would no doubt have understood and even appreciated the latest attack by the Trump administration on climate researchers and their work.
The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, is to be dismantled after more than 50...

Science/Tech
From Zohran Mamdani’s campaign to the US government’s Halo memes, fandom has become the defining language of US politics.

Science/Tech
The billionaire’s involvement with the Trump administration and DOGE had deep impacts on Tesla’s bottom line. But Elon Musk was still able to turn his attention to SpaceX.

Motoring
South Africans must take their own steps to prepare and avoid becoming a statistic.

Motoring
South Africans have a dangerous habit of drunk driving over the holiday period.

Motoring
TopAuto offers unmatched reach for brands looking to influence South Africa’s most active motoring consumers.

Motoring
Motorists and rental companies are avoiding cars with this feature over safety concerns.

Health
Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.
Health
In some studies, half of patients stopped taking GLP-1s within a year despite the benefits, citing the expense and side effects.
Health
The term has been popularized on social media to describe numbness and low motivation. Experts offer ways to break out of these feelings.
Health
The shift would mean fewer shots recommended for children. But a Danish health official found the idea baffling, saying the United States was getting “crazier and crazier in public health.”