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In 2012, former Free State Premier Ace Magashule launched an ambitious project to convert the Old Ramkraal Prison in Bloemfontein into a provincial legislature.
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In 2012, former Free State Premier Ace Magashule launched an ambitious project to convert the Old Ramkraal Prison in Bloemfontein into a provincial legislature.
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Hong Kong nears end of search and rescue mission as tower fire toll rises to 94
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Peruvian court sentences former President Castillo to over 11 years in prison for rebellion
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General sworn in as new Guinea-Bissau leader, ousted president arrives in Senegal

South Africa
Modack denies ownership of phones used to track Colonel Kinnear.

South Africa
Gwabini is the third witness to be called by the defense.

South Africa
Maburna is facing nine counts, including three of attempted murder.

South Africa
SAMA31 set to celebrate 31 years of South African music and culture on the 14th of December.

World
The Afghan man suspected of shooting two National Guard members entered the U.S. under the program in 2021. Here’s a look at why it was set up and how those who entered the U.S. were vetted.

World
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan man who allegedly shot two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., had served in one of Afghanistan’s elite counterterrorism units, according to a nonprofit run by people who served in Afghanistan.
World
A weakening Typhoon Fung-wong has departed the Philippines after killing at least two people, displacing 1.4 million, and destroying homes and roads across the country’s most populous island.

World
Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds remain unaccounted for after Wednesday’s blaze.

Africa
The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

Africa
Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.

Africa
Police search ex-President Chakwera’s residence after a suspect said the dogs were being kept there.

Africa
The US boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg over widely discredited claims of persecution of the white minority.

Business
Dutch firms are betting that hulls made with 3D printing machines will mean cheaper boats.

Business
Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.

Business
A major shake-up of workers’ rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?

Business
Discovery CEO Adrian Gore said that leaders should recognise that a small group of highly productive individuals can make a significant difference.

Politics
US dollars were allegedly stolen from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm.

Politics
The final report is expected on the 17th of March next year.

Politics
The office of the PP has been without a deputy for nearly two years.

Politics
MKP and Zuma are challenging President Ramaphosa’s decision to establish the Madlanga Commission.

Sport
After Shaqueel van Persie was given his senior debut by his father Robin, BBC Sport picks out other father-son duos in football.

Sport
Paddy Pimblett will fight Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on 24 January as champion Ilia Topuria reveals he will not compete in the first quarter of 2026.

Sport
Rulani Mokwena, former coach of Mamelodi Sundowns, recently shared insights into his efforts to retain defender Malibongwe Khoza at the club. As Mokwena prepares to face his former team in the CAF Champions League with MC Alger, he reflected on the pivotal moments in Khoza’s career during an appearance on the African Five-a-side podcast. Mokwena […]
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Sport
Orlando Pirates have made a significant impact with their representation in the latest Bafana Bafana camps. A total of 12 players from the club have been included in the preliminary squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. This marks a notable presence compared to Mamelodi Sundowns, who have 10 players called […]
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Education
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Education
Bridget Phillipson has reassured MPs that Send costs will not fall on core schools funding but on government budget
Ministers are to reduce the rising cost of funding special educational needs provision through their overhaul of the system, as they faced calls to explain how a £6bn funding hole would be paid for.
The government is under pressure to clarify how it will pay for special...
Education
[The Point] Take M, an academic pacesetting organisation that promotes education in The Gambia, has continued its unique efforts at building and developing the talents and intelligence quotients of Gambian students with strategic subjects or disciplines in learning.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced a transformative partnership with FinCom Technologies, the creators of the SchoolPay platform, to deliver the first fully digital lending solution for schools in the country.

Lifestyle
Thabo Bester found shaking? Trendy ‘tenderpreneur’ Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala wore head-to-toe designer labels in front of Parliament’s committee.

Lifestyle
Gareth Cliff has been accused of spreading disinformation about South Africa, as perpetuated by US President Donald Trump.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Government ramps up foot-and-mouth disease control with mass vaccination as outbreaks surge and farmers face mounting economic losses.

Entertainment
Tshwane faces water supply turmoil as turbidity, pump failures and contaminated effluent spark warnings and resident frustration.

Entertainment
Doses of the vaccines will be imported until a new vaccine production facility is established.

Entertainment
The new 5km stretch of road which has finally broken ground promises to unlock long-stalled mobility and development.
Science/Tech
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued new guidelines outlining when inventions created with the help of AI can be patented. From a report: USPTO Director John Squires said on Wednesday in a notice set to be published Friday, that the office considers generative AI systems to be “analogous to laboratory equipment, computer software, research databases, or any other tool that assists in...
Science/Tech
The CEO of Epic Games, Tim Sweeney, has argued that platforms like Steam should not label games that are made using AI. From a report: Responding to a post on Twitter from a user who suggested that storefronts drop this tag, the industry exec said that it “makes no sense” to flag such content. Sweeney added that soon AI will be a part of the way all games are made. “The AI tag is relevant to...
Science/Tech
Platforms including Meta and TikTok will be held liable for financial fraud for the first time under new rules agreed by EU lawmakers in the early hours of Thursday. From a report: The Parliament and Council agreed on the package of rules after eight hours of negotiations to strengthen safeguards against payment fraud. The deal adds another layer of EU regulatory risk for U.S. tech giants,...

Science/Tech
Here are some of the best Black Friday 2025 tech deals in South Africa.

Motoring
A prominent driving skills expert argues that South Africa should replace the GFL and RAF fuel levies with a new per-km tax.
Motoring

Motoring
Set to be revealed within the coming days or weeks, Opel has released the first official teaser image of the…

Motoring
Uber has announced the introduction of its first fleet of passenger electric vehicles in South Africa, called Uber Go Electric

Health
The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.
Health
The agency said it planned to craft a more comprehensive rule, but the move alarmed public health advocates, who have long worked to eliminate asbestos in consumer products.
Health
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Health
The State Department warned employees not to use government funds for the occasion and to “refrain from publicly promoting World AIDS Day through any communication channels.”