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NEW DEAL: Bad news for opponents — Rassie Erasmus extends contract as Bok head coach to 2031
Bad news for opponents — Rassie Erasmus extends contract as Bok head coach to 2031
FRIDAY, 05 DECEMBER 2025, 14:08
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Bad news for opponents — Rassie Erasmus extends contract as Bok head coach to 2031

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The rand is trading at its strongest level in almost three years as South Africa raised $3.5 billion worth of dollar bonds that attracted demand for almost four times that amount.
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AirFryday: Panko-crumbed pork loin chops in the air fryer
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Learners in limbo as Gauteng schools face severe delays with no projects delivered

South Africa
Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana told the court they need more time to finalise pending matters

South Africa
The High Court has now found that the restriction was arbitrary and incorrect.
South Africa
A tip-off has led police to a 6kg cocaine shipment worth an estimated R3.6 million, which officers seized along the N12 in George.

South Africa
Winde says he is not convinced that the deployment of soldiers is the right solution.

World
No end in sight to spat between Japan and China over Taiwan, as neither Tokyo nor Beijing shows signs of backing down.

World
The shift in its approach to its military follows a push to create Europe’s strongest conventional army.

World
Kenya becomes the first African country to secure US health funding since cuts to foreign aid by Trump.

World
Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia said they were pulling out of the contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to continue to compete, despite tensions over its conduct in Gaza.

Africa
Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi’s social media accounts for violating their policy.

Africa
BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

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

Business
Responding to recent criticisms by the United States, Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said that South Africa does not need its approval.

Business
Early fuel recovery data points to petrol price increases in January 2026, but there’s good news for diesel, and room for things to change.

Business
Business Tech offers excellent marketing value across its wide range of advertising products.

Business
The streaming giant has emerged as the top bidder ahead of rivals Comcast and Paramount Skydance, reports say.

Politics
Masuku secured 184 votes against Dada Morero’s 149 votes.

Politics
Mchunu faces criticism at the Commission for disbanding the PKTT without consulting stakeholders
Politics
Loyiso Masuku is the new chairperson of the ANC’s Greater Johannesburg region, having been elected by 184 delegates.

Politics
Dada Morero and Loyiso Masuku are in tight race for ANC Greater Johannesburg chairperson position

Sport
South Africa extend head coach Rassie Erasmus’ contract until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.

Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brian Baloyi says George Matlou (27) should clean his image and focus on football.

Sport
England produce a floodlit fightback late on the second day of the second Test against Australia but still face a huge battle to stay alive in the Ashes.

Sport
The Springboks will start their 2026 season with a mouth-watering clash against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
Education
[Premium Times] The union describing the governor as a visionary, exemplary, and teacher-friendly leader whose reforms have significantly elevated the state’s education sector
Education
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — THE Prime Minister’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI) has announced that 937,581 students have been selected to start Form One studies next year.
Education
[Leadership] A university don, Prof. Ochugudu Achoda Ipuele, has challenged former student activists now in public offices to practise what they fought for during their days on campus.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Mozambique have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing regional collaboration in skills development through the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Education and Training, which guides joint efforts to address shared educational and training priorities.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Reality star Kandi Burruss resurrects wedding special footage in divorce fight with Todd Tucker.
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Entertainment
SANDF last month confirmed the rotation of Operation Mistral troops serving under the UN’s MONUSCO mission in the DRC.

Entertainment
The Stormers will hope to get their Champions Cup campaign off to a winning start against Aviron Bayonnais in France on Friday night.

Entertainment
The Springboks never got a chance to take on England or Scotland in 2025 though they spent five weeks in Europe.

Entertainment
Both previous ODI matches in the series have seen the teams racking up more than 600 runs between them.

Science/Tech
Optimize your sauna session by listening to the experts and, more importantly, your body.

Science/Tech
An AI image generator startup’s database was left accessible to the open internet, revealing more than 1 million images and videos, including photos of real people who had been “nudified.”

Science/Tech
Huawei, Microsoft, Apple, and Samsung are competing for the top spot in the latest South African media sentiment rankings.

Science/Tech
SATNAC 2025 was recently held and featured talks from South Africa’s foremost ICT leaders.
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
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Motoring
The Department of Transport has confirmed that South Africa will shift to an 8-year driver’s licence validity period.
Health
Abbott Diabetes Care said it had received reports of more than 700 injuries that may be associated with malfunctioning sensors.

Health
Diseases like pneumonia and flu must be taken much more seriously, England’s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty says.

Health
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Health
The federal vaccine panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is likely to decide on Thursday that the shots should be delayed for infants whose mothers test negative for the virus.