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President Donald Trump’s administration officially launched his “Trump Gold Card” visa programme on Wednesday to provide a pathway, with a steep price, for non-US citizens to get expedited permission to live in the US.

Mabuyane, who leads one of the most powerful provinces, said they had set an example with four female regional chairs

Andre de Ruyter previously warned that if Eskom keeps hiking its prices far above inflation, wealthier customers will dump the utility, presenting risks that are now materialising.

19 taxi operators arrested in connection with taxi violence in the Malamulele-Giyani route, Limpopo

The department says the breach was detected through its internal monitoring and oversight systems.

Shebe Maburna’s bail application will continue in court on Thursday.

Witness D’s testified about Emmanuel Mbense’s death at the Madlanga Commission.

Using U.S. forces to take control of a merchant ship is unusual and marks the Trump administration’s latest push to increase pressure on Maduro, who has been charged with narcoterrorism.

The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.

A prominent shogi player says current rules force players to choose between their children and careers.

The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.

Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.

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

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Thursday, 11 December 2025.

As the festive season approaches, many South Africans are looking forward to travel, rest, and celebrations.

A new gold mine, Qala Shallows, has opened in South Africa, which is the first of its kind to be opened in the last 15 years, and it’s expected to create over 1,000 new jobs in the country. 

Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.

He was addressing the media yesterday at the ANC’s four-day National General Council.

MDB chair says communities were invited to submit proposals on how wards should be constituted.

Kashe-Katiya believes the SACP should ideally remain central to discussions on the NDR.

Eddie Jones will coach Japan at Rugby World Cup 2027 after surviving a performance review at the end of a mixed second year back in charge.

Football club owner Rob Smethurst discusses how Macclesfield FC contributed to overcoming a personal struggle with addiction.

Tshegofatso Mabasa is in his peak years as a striker, but he’s now fallen out of favour for both Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana.

IBF Super-Featherweight title holder Joe Cordina says he is driven by the prospect of becoming a two-weight world champion.

Qualifications watchdog launches consultation amid complaints from pupils about writing fatigue in exams

Students could be sitting some of their GCSEs and A-levels on a laptop by the end of the decade, according to England’s qualifications watchdog.

Amid complaints from pupils of writing fatigue in exams because their hand muscles “are not strong enough”, Ofqual is launching a three-month...

Here’s the latest outlook for SASSA Old-Age grants in the New Year, with beneficiaries encouraged to spend frugally over Christmas …

Elon Musk’s comments in favour of immigrants returning to their home countries have been labelled ‘hypocritical’ by social media users.

Basetsana Kumalo posts a loving message for husband, Romeo Kumalo, on their silver anniversary.

Loyiso Masuku’s historic win against Dada Morero must deliver water, power and stability, or risk ceding ground to the DA.

AfriForum’s Head of the Private prosecution Unit, Gerrie Nel expressed concerns about the delay in investigating Mbense’s death.

Catch up on the biggest stories this morning, 11 December 2025, in our simple morning fix update

A stranger’s kindness has turned a gruelling commute into a dignified daily ride.

Eskom’s generation improvements is only playing a small part in the reduction of the power cuts.

The Top 3 were announced at the EDHE Gala Awards Ceremony in Johannesburg on 26 November, where the UFS project took the top prize.

OpenAI has warned that its upcoming AI models could pose a “high” cybersecurity risk, as their capabilities advance rapidly.

DStv customers around South Africa are deciding whether to remain subscribed after the pay-TV platform announced that it was losing four channels, with another twelve at risk.

Several European automakers are preparing to give cars with a combustion engine a new lease on life, based on expectations that the EU will walk back its impending ban.

Six new car brands were added to South Africa’s roster of Chinese manufacturers this year, offering a range of vehicles from bakkies to electric hatchbacks.

A contracting partner has been appointed for the technical development and construction of the new Cape Winelands Airport.

Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.

The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs.