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Good news for South Africa’s property market
South Africa’s housing market is showing a broad-based recovery, with price growth strengthening across regions and property types.
TUESDAY, 09 DECEMBER 2025, 12:05

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South Africa’s housing market is showing a broad-based recovery, with price growth strengthening across regions and property types.

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Walmart has launched in South Africa with some of the lowest prices on groceries in the country, and has plans to take on the biggest local competitors.

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Tshegofatso Mabasa’s dream of becoming Orlando Pirates’ all-time goalscorer has been dented as he could leave in January.

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Limpopo-born DJ and producer Darque is gearing up for his biggest record yet, coming next year with Shimza. But before then the 34-year-old will be heating up the decks this festive season and he tells Sowetan what it takes to own the summer.

South Africa
Motorists are urged to use alternative routes and exercise extreme caution.
South Africa
Qantas Airways direct flight to SA to boost tourism
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille on Monday welcomed the launch of Qantas Airways’ new direct flight between Johannesburg and Perth adding that it will boost tourism and trade.De Lille said the move will also people-to-people relations between South Africa and Australia.The launch took place in Johannesburg and was attended by...
South Africa
Dr Jennifer Glennie described as an advocate for education and social justice
The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Dr Jennifer Anne Glennie.
Glennie passed away in a car accident on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, at the age of 75. She was born in Johannesburg and graduated from the University of...
South Africa
Three persons of interests identified in “Witness D” murder case
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says the police have identified three persons of interest that they believe can assist in solving the murder case of Marius Van Der Merwe.“We are closing in on these suspects as our investigations reach a very advanced and sensitive stage,” General Masemola said...

World
As María Corina Machado is set to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the Venezuelan opposition leader is betting everything on her prediction of an imminent political transition.

World
The fighting between Thailand and Cambodia could deal a serious blow to a ceasefire agreement brokered by President Donald Trump with help from Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

World
Ukraine barely has a hold on Pokrovsk, but its forces are keen to show they are still resisting Russia’s advance.
World
Two more Thai soldiers were killed in renewed border clashes with neighbour Cambodia, the Thai army said, raising the death toll for Thai troops to three.

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

Africa
Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

Africa
Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

Africa
Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

Business
Stefanutti Stocks has completed a massive restructuring after settling a claim with Eskom over the Kusile Power Station.
Business

Business
The job market is dynamic, influenced by technological advancement, economic needs, and evolving social structures.
Business

Politics
COPE says it’s determined to stabilise the party’s leadership ahead of 2026 local elections

Politics
The ANC is holding its National General Council at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg.

Politics
The second day of the ANC National General Council continues in Boksburg this morning in Joburg

Politics
The SACP has decided to contest next year’s local government elections alone.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs legend Brain Baloyi says Pitso Mosimane can win the league with the players Amakhosi have currently.

Sport
The World Cup winner’s medal of a former Springbok has been sold almost straight after it went on auction, fetching a price of R62,500.

Sport
Orlando Pirates are reportedly plotting a blockbuster January transfer move for another Polokwane City star.

Sport
Bafana Bafana are set for one last test before the Africa Cup Of Nations in Morocco in two weeks. Can they win the tournament?
Education
[GroundUp] Company ordered to repay money. Disciplinary action must be taken against 16 officials.
Education
[GroundUp] Policy to close small schools forces children to walk far to get to school

Education
Louise Butcher is one of many parents who say a federation’s two schools are too strict with pupils.
Education
[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, on the safe return of 100 students abducted from a Catholic school in the state last month.

Lifestyle
Grab your tongs, charcoal and beach towel – it’s time to head to Cape Town’s beaches for a sizzling summer braai!

Lifestyle
A Cape Town driver who attacked a young family – including a six-month-old baby passenger – in a road rage incident, has faced the law…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Lates callback involves separate issues for 363 Jeeps and 18 600 older model Kias.

Entertainment
The national average for the number of tenants paying on time in the third quarter is almost 70%.

Entertainment
“I don’t apply for jobs and that’s not being egoistic. It’s about the plan and you must show me the plan,” he said.

Entertainment
Eskom areas experiencing morning and evening load reduction include communities across two main blocks.

Science/Tech
Reducing speed limits on roads in urban areas is international best practice and could be the right move in South Africa.

Science/Tech
Pinnacle is a leading South African ICT distributor and stocks a wide range of Windows 11 PCs.

Science/Tech
Galaxy’s AI camera magic transforms faraway seats into crisp, front-row experiences at every memorable moment.

Science/Tech
The new Spendl debit card aims to simplify digital assets by letting users spend crypto like ordinary money.

Motoring
Kia and Jeep have issued safety recalls for 18,923 cars sold in South Africa.

Motoring
South Africa’s legacy national oil company, PetroSA, has approved a deal to give Shell a major stake off the country’s west coast.

Motoring
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has taken the covers off a new supercar called the GT, and it’s coming to South Africa.

Motoring
An investigation has uncovered extensive fraud at South Africa’s Driver’s Licence Testing Centres, including over 190,000 dodgy licence cards.

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

Health
Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain.
Health
Statistics show a clear spike in eight cancers, but some experts say that many cases never needed to be found.

Health
It’s a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.