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Here are some of the key developments in South Africa today, 2 December 2025.

Cape Town has overtaken Johannesburg by delivering more state-subsidised housing than all three Gauteng metros combined over the past five years, cementing its national lead in affordable housing delivery.

Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

Zungu is the third witness to be called by the defence to testify in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

The two allegedly tried bribing a Hawks officer who’s probing corruption allegations at the hospital

Santaco will be active at major taxi ranks, routes, and hotspots to ensure safer travel.

Wentworth residents in Durban took to the streets to protest against rising gang violence.

A Gallup poll suggests 40% of US women aged 15 to 44 would move abroad if they could. Women who took the plunge tell us why.

Afghans who were in the process of seeking asylum in the United States have had their hopes repeatedly dashed under this Trump administration. In the U.S., they live in fear of ICE detention.

Joaquín Guzmán López’s guilty plea comes after US prosecutors pledged last May to not pursue the death penalty against him.

Andre Onana is one of several high-profile players left out of Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations squad, as federation president Samuel Eto’o sacks the manager just weeks before the tournament.

The group has been charged under a law which prohibits people from joining foreign armies.

Anicet Ekane’s lawyer says the family was given little explanation – “his wife was just presented the corpse”.

A church is raided in central Nigeria and a wedding party in the mostly Muslim north.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Tuesday, 2 December 2025.

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Johannesburg is showing clear signs that the construction mafia is tightening its grip on the city.

Two lower courts have already ruled against President Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.

Police Minister is expected to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria at 2pm.

ANC secretary Fikile Mbalula says NGC will not be about the removal of President Ramaphosa

Senzo Mchunu and Dr Imogen Mashaz set to appear before the Madlanga Commission onTuesday

Lucky Montana resigned as uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) MP on Monday afternoon.

The draw for the men’s 2027 Rugby World Cup takes place in Sydney on Wednesday, 3 December at 11:00 (SA time).

Eben Etzebeth will soon find out what suspension he faces after his red card incident against Wales last weekend.

World number 52 Scott Donaldson gains one of the best victories of his career as he beats eighth seed Mark Allen in a late-night finish on day three of the UK Championship.

James Trafford eyes Manchester City exit, Jean-Philippe Mateta is wanted by AC Milan, Atletico Madrid are ready to sell Conor Gallagher, plus more.

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expounded on Lenacapavir’s strong potential to treat and prevent HIV in South Africa.

More than two million SASSA-Postbank clients risk having their payment means terminated at the end of December 2025. Here’s why …

Global home-improvement giant MR. D.I.Y. has officially entered the KwaZulu-Natal market, opening its first regional store.

Without swift consequences against uncooperative and lying witnesses, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promises of integrity remain empty words.

Dada Morero now faces a regional ANC conference where he will fight for his position as regional leader.

The province faces outrage after losing a R500m infrastructure grant, leaving pupils in overcrowded, unsafe schools with failing basic services.

Public frustration grows as the ANC’s deep flaws, not Ramaphosa’s diplomacy, leave South Africa facing persistent challenges.

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Sanral has announced a major change impacting all its toll booths nationwide.

A new feature in public parking spaces will allow owners to “lock” their number plates to prevent vehicle theft.

More than 1,800 cars were sold in South Africa every day this November.

Forever chemicals, or PFAS, exist in many household items such as waterproof clothing and cookware.

The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women.