News South Africa

A new frontier of competition in South Africa’s grocery retail market will take place in the informal sector, where both formal and informal players will battle for market share.

Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.

People who have Janu-worry blues often can’t pay for school fees, scholar transport, and petrol or buy uniforms. “The festive season is a time for joy, celebration and connection.

Stellenbosch University hosted the inaugural Babita Deokaran lecture on its Bellville campus

The inquest seeks to establish whether anyone can be held liable for the deaths of 21 young people.

Scuffles broke out during a vote linked to attempts to reduce the former president’s jail term.

The president says he is focused on “making America affordable again”, as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.

Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.

Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey received congratulatory messages peppered with “jokes and memes”.

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.

Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Wednesday, 10 December 2025.

The price of the precious metal has topped $60 an ounce for the first time ever.

Discovery achieved a significantly better media sentiment score than its main competitors, Old Mutual, Sanlam, OUTsurance, and Momentum.

A code audit will give you a detailed summary of your software’s code quality, performance, security issues, and recommendations for improvement.

Bongani Mkongi, Brumelda Zuma, Pumlani Kubukeli and Makhosazana Radebe will be sworn in as MPs.

The NGC which started on Monday will end on Thursday in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg.

The application was subsequently dismissed, and each party is to bear its own costs.

The party is hosting its 5th National General Council (NGC) in Boksburg.

Kaizer Chiefs look set for four January exits, the list includes the trio of Ethan Chislett, Nkanyisa Shinga, and Tashreeq Morris who all arrived in 2025.

Former Buffalo Bills coach Phoebe Schecter gives her top five players to win this season’s most valuable player award.

Saudi Arabia keen to bring Mohamed Salah to league in January, Antoine Semenyo prefers Liverpool move but Arsenal and Manchester City also interested.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta say the injuries his squad are suffering this season are not a result of overtraining.

The government sets aside £500m it says is needed to revive services aimed at disconnected teens and young adults.

Crowds have flocked to Durban beaches after Mayor Cyril Xaba claimed that all 23 bathing beached are open and safe to swim in…

South Africa has unexpectedly pulled a proposal that was set to tighten international trade rules for its abalone.

Nadine de Klerk also praised captain Wolvaardt, saying she set an excellent example for the team to follow.

The ANC’s midterm report has revealed a shocking picture of a party slowly dying in urban areas.

Powerhouse prop Ntuthuko Mchunu is eager to follow up a solid debut with a strong showing against La Rochelle on Saturday.

Eskom’s unbundling plan has been revised to include a fourth subsidiary, Eskom Green.

Australia on Wednesday became the world’s first country to ban social media for children under 16.

For millions of South Africans, Paymyfines has become a convenient way to check and pay outstanding traffic fines.

The crypto presale market is heating up as two payment-focused projects compete for investor attention. Remittix has built momentum around its crypto-to-fiat remittance solution, raising funds with a promise to simplify cross-border transfers.  At the same time, Digitap ($TAP) crosses $2.3 million in presale funding and delivers something far more ambitious: a live, working omni-banking […]

In a significant enforcement action, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed a R12.6 million administrative penalty and a 15-year industry debarment on a company and its director for running an unlicensed insurance operation and obstructing a regulatory investigation. The penalty has been levied jointly and severally against The Relocations Group (Pty) Ltd and its director, […]

At least 16 cars have been discontinued in South Africa this year.

Many South African Uber drivers cannot afford to buy their own vehicles.

GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.

Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.