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SA braces for fierce storms with strong winds and excessive lightning expected
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 3 December 2025.
WEDNESDAY, 03 DECEMBER 2025, 07:12

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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 3 December 2025.

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It is the latest part of the Trump administration’s renewed immigration crackdown in the wake of a deadly DC shooting.

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Orlando Pirates midfielder Oswin Appollis is recognised as one of the top players in the country, despite sometimes starting from the bench under coach Abdeslam Ouaddou. He remains focused on winning titles with his team.

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Police have confirmed that they are investigating a case of conspiracy to commit murder in relation to the Senzo Meyiwa trial after three men were arrested in the courtroom while the trial was ongoing.

South Africa
A case of conspiracy to commit murder has been registered.
South Africa
Seventeen young men left Johannesburg bound for Russia on 8 July 2025 for training as bodyguards for former president Jacob Zuma’s MK Party. They soon discovered they were destined for the frontlines in Russia’s war on Ukraine. So far, there has been no success in bringing them back home.
South Africa
A company involved in Sizekhaya Holdings’ successful bid to run South Africa’s national lottery has urgently appealed to Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau to step into what has become an increasingly acrimonious dispute.

South Africa
Several areas in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) have been affected by severe thunderstorms.

World
President Trump says he doesn’t want Somali immigrants in the U.S., saying residents of the war-ravaged eastern African country are too reliant on U.S. social safety net and add little to the U.S.

World
The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.

World
A bitter dispute between East Asia’s biggest powers, China and Japan, has moved to the cultural front. With both sides unwilling to back down, experts say it could be a protracted feud.

World
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visit Moscow to present the Ukraine peace proposal.

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

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

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

Africa
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.

Business
SARS is swooping on crypto traders in South Africa, with new global rules and frameworks kicking in early 2026 that will tighten the screws.

Business
The city accuses Kraft Heinz and other food giants of knowingly selling products that have caused serious diseases, leaving local governments with the public health care costs.

Business
The donation will help seed new Trump-branded investment accounts.
Business

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

Politics
There are also changes to the procedure of oral replies.

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

Politics
Mchunu is in the hot seat defending his decision to disband the PKTT in December 2024.

Sport
After reflecting on their Dubai disappointment, the Blitzboks arrive in Cape Town eager to respond by showcasing their best rugby.

Sport
WBO and IBF champion Janibek Alimkhanuly tests positive for a banned substance before his scheduled middleweight unification bout against Erislandy Lara on Saturday.

Sport
Barcelona come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid and go four points clear at the top of La Liga.

Sport
Eddie Howe says Tottenham’s late equaliser was a “painful” end to a game in which Newcastle had twice taken the lead.
Education
[Premium Times] “When we invest in education, we are not just securing the future of our children. But we are also securing our own too” the governor said.
Education
[AIM] Maputo — The Mozambican government intends to invest 12 million US dollars in the rehabilitation of technical and vocational institutions.
Education
[Leadership] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that it secured significant progress in the ongoing renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement, following a series of engagements led by the Alhaji Mahmud Yayale Ahmed Committee.
Education
The essay, written for a psychology class by a University of Oklahoma student, called the idea of multiple genders “demonic.” The instructor said it did not answer the assignment.

Lifestyle
Over the years, Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre has become a relic and an eyesore. But ambitious redevelopment plans will change that …

Lifestyle
DStv subscribers could lose over a dozen popular TV channels amid fraught negotiations and global media groups undergoing budget cuts.

Lifestyle
Secures a NEW shopping bag? Woolworths has seemingly disassociated itself with the testimony of ‘tenderpreneur’ Vusi ‘Cat Matlala…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Two police officers were shot dead in Ivory Park, and their firearms have been recovered as investigations continue.

Entertainment
The Stormers will have some of their Boks back, while others will be rested, for their Champions Cup match against Bayonne.

Entertainment
Walmart’s arrival in SA triggered massive mall foot traffic and renewed competition as shoppers flock to Clearwater and Fourways stores.

Entertainment
Pretoria will need the backing of the media in the US and countries that have Trump’s ear to champion its case.

Science/Tech
Four of South Africa’s top five banks have closed a combined 614 branches in the country over the past decade, while one has added 212.

Science/Tech
Codehesion, voted South Africa’s top software development company in 2025, is a perfect partner to help companies scale their development and ensure successful software projects.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: The San Francisco city attorney filed on Tuesday the nation’s first government lawsuit against food manufacturers over ultraprocessed fare (source may be paywalled; alternative source), arguing that cities and counties have been burdened with the costs of treating diseases that stem from the companies’ products. David Chiu, the city...
Science/Tech
A Waymo robotaxi struck a small unleashed dog in San Francisco — just weeks after another Waymo killed a beloved neighborhood cat. The dog’s condition is unknown. The Los Angeles Times reports: The incident occurred near the intersection of Scott and Eddy streets and drew a small crowd, according to social media posts. A person claiming to be one of the passengers posted about the accident on...
Motoring

Motoring
The South African National Roads Agency is implementing a significant change across the nation’s toll plazas.

Motoring
The price of petrol and diesel is going up this holiday season.
Motoring
Health
Comments by President Trump, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and some panelists suggest the committee is likely to delay hepatitis B shots and discuss revising the use of other vaccines.
Health
GLP-1 drugs for pets could be the next frontier for the blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs.
Health
Paid home care is buckling under the surging demands of an aging population. But there are alternatives that could upgrade jobs and improve patient care.

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