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The first red flag for South African expats should be the “no partners allowed” policy at most UK Christmas parties.

Elizabeth Rizzini has all the details of how to see Thursday’s full Cold Moon, the last supermoon of 2025.

The City of Ekurhuleni has suspended Adv. Kemi Behari, head of legal and risk services, for failing to take disciplinary action against Brig Julius Mkhwanazi, as resolved by the municipal council.

The rand has room to strengthen significantly in the year ahead, with December and January potentially seeing the local currency pierce the R17/USD mark again.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the High Court in Pretoria.

CIDB launches urgent probe into KZN contractors after R4.6bn losses and allegations.

IPHC leader is expected to apply for bail in Specialised Commercial Crimes Court

In October, the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg granted Molefe bail of R400 000.

Lithuanian authorities accused Belarus of deliberate disruption after weather balloons directed at Vilnius Airport’s runways forced an 11-hour shutdown on Saturday.

More than 30,000 people with respiratory illnesses had to be hospitalised in Delhi between 2022 and 2024.

The Malaysian government says it will pay the robotics firm Ocean Infinity $70 million if it can locate the wreckage from the missing flight within a 55-day period.

The egg, which is set with 60 white diamonds and 15 blue sapphires, has not yet been recovered.

Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.

Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team looks at every Premier League player who has been confirmed to feature at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Bridgement’s technology-driven lending model is reshaping SME finance through speed, transparency, and global recognition.

The Rest is Football will stream on Netflix during next summer’s World Cup as part of a new deal.

On-demand delivery service TakealotNow has now been integrated into the Takealot App, as the group looks to expand the same-day delivery service.

The Department of Employment and Labour has gazetted the registration of the South African Domestic Service and Allied Workers Union (SADSAWU), officially recognising a trade union dedicated to domestic workers.

The witness on the stand today is Lieutenant General Hilda Khosi Senthumule..

Brigadier Mkhwanazi has been implicated in the Ekurhuleni Metro Police blue light saga.

There are also changes to the procedure of oral replies.

Mchunu, who’s been on special leave since July, will again appear before the commission on Thursday.

Kaizer Chiefs will play their penultimate league match of 2025 on Wednesday, 3 December when they visit Chippa United in Gqeberha.

American disco group Village People and British superstar Robbie Williams are among the artists set to perform at Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC.

The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw takes place from 11:00 on Wednesday, and here is a ‘live’ link to watch it all unfold in real time.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi has joined Chicago Fire this week but will the MLS-based side allow him to have one last dance with Pirates?

When his book Notes on Being a Man was released last month, it raced to the top of the bestseller lists. The US author, tech entrepreneur and podcaster explains his theories on dating, crying – and the rise of Donald Trump

It takes balls to title your book Notes on Being a Man. And, superficially, Scott Galloway could easily be lumped in with a dozen other manosphere-friendly alpha-bros...

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has announced the fishing dates for the West Coast Rock Lobster season.

Fans are gushing over ‘super hero’ dad Siya Kolisi spending quality time with his daughter, amid rumours of him having a new girlfriend.

It’s the biggest gaming exhibition in South Africa, and it’s returning to Johannesburg – head down to rAGE Expo this weekend!

Incidents of harassment and threats of violence against social workers have been reported to the Department of Social Development.

The collection of the R200 surcharge has been a raging debate among the council’s political parties.

Cabriolet will have the same landaulet roof as the Maybach G650, but seemingly, without having the AMG G63 as a base.

The second youngest minister in the Government of National Unity often dips into the public spotlight with announcements of new digitalisation projects at Home Affairs.

The HUAWEI Service Giving Season returns from November 2025 to 15 January 2026, bringing customers a little extra care, appreciation, and peace of mind as we head into the New Year.

The factories are pitched at governments and public sector entities that have strict data sovereignty and security requirements.

DStv’s new French owners are slashing costs, but losing key channels may further erode viewer trust.

An alarming number of vehicles were recalled across several brands this year, exposing systemic failures in quality assurance and manufacturing oversight in South Africa.

The Honda Elevate pairs an attractive price with impressive practicality and confident styling.

BYD’s sales are dropping as it faces intensifying competition from rivals churning out popular models.

Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery.