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‘Dangers of dagga’: South Africans blast King Dalindyebo over Israel trip
Social media users have reacted with fury, accusing the AbaThembu king of betraying South Africa’s pro-Palestine stance against Israel.
TUESDAY, 02 DECEMBER 2025, 19:44
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Social media users have reacted with fury, accusing the AbaThembu king of betraying South Africa’s pro-Palestine stance against Israel.
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Maersk and mates on the hook for decade-long cargo rate rigging cartel
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Meta pushes for clarity as GovChat claims dormant shell status

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We look at what is behind the deployment of a large US military force to within striking distance of Venezuela.

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

South Africa
In the last two weeks, four males and one trans woman have been assisted at the facility.
South Africa
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South Africa
A report found the company guilty of engineering and regulatory failures.

World
The theft reportedly took place after the driver left his truck in an unguarded parking lot overnight.
World
Pope Leo XIV ended his first overseas papal trip with prayers at Beirut’s devastated port and a Mass attended by 150,000 worshippers in a country desperate for signs of hope amid fear of renewed war.

World
Pope Leo XIV demanded justice for the more than 200 victims of the disaster, at the end of his three-day visit to Lebanon.

World
A U.S. official disputes the White House account of the deadly Caribbean boat strike. And, a person familiar with the National Guard shooting suspect says he was suffering a personal crisis.

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
Business
Business

Business
The growing criminality in South Africa has now put teachers in the crosshairs.

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

Politics
MK Party reported the kidnapping of its member Vusi Shongwe.

Politics
Mchunu, who has been placed on special leave, has now taken to the stand at Madlanga Commission

Politics
Mchunu, who has been placed on special leave, has now taken to the stand at Madlanga Commission

Sport
Tiger Woods says his recovery from disc replacement surgery has been “slow” as he nears 18 months out of the sport.

Sport
Martin O’Neill praises Celtic players for their “terrific” response to his interim period as manager as he prepares to take charge for the final time at home to Dundee on Wednesday.

Sport
Orlando Pirates superstar Mbekezeli Mbokazi has signed for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Chicago Fire.

Sport
Nice condemn a group of fans in the “strongest possible terms” after cplayers and staff were physically confronted on their return home following Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Lorient.
Education
[This Day] Enugu — The existing partnership between Enugu State Government and the European Union (EU) is being deepened and expanded beyond the existing two sectors – education and energy – to cover other sectors.
Education
[UCT] The EthicsLab at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is inviting scholars, artists, and practitioners to join a growing community of practice and inquiry that explores the ethical questions posed by emerging health technologies from African perspectives.
Education
[UCT] The University of Cape Town (UCT) has recorded strong performance in two major international rankings released in November 2025.
Education
[GroundUp] The court found the department had failed to plan adequately for late placements and the situation had been getting worse for over a decade

Lifestyle
50 Cent produces scathing documentary of rap rival Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs with never-before-seen footage filmed by Diddy himself days before his arrest.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Dirk Badenhorst shares his success developing African narratives in South African Ballet productions for local and global stages.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The political killings task team has cost government R435 million so far.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Engelbrecht and Stander are found guilty for the 1987 killing of activist Caiphus Nyoka after a planned apartheid-era police attack.

Entertainment
Even if economic growth did really well in the fourth quarter, there is not a big chance that economic growth will exceed 1%, economists say.
Science/Tech
Zillow has removed climate risk scores from over a million home listings after real estate agents argued the data was scaring off buyers. TechCrunch reports: Zillow first added the data to the site in September 2024, saying that more than 80% of buyers consider climate risks when purchasing a new home. But last month, following objections from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service...

Science/Tech
December 2, 2025 – BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, is excited to announce the spot listing of SachiCoin (SACHI), a community-driven memecoin built on the Solana blockchain, on December 3, 2025. To celebrate the new listing, BTCC is offering a fun meme contest featuring SACHI-themed memes on X. About SachiCoin Inspired by Sachi, an […]

Science/Tech
Crypto Market Observation Recent on-chain data indicated a significant volume of XRP movement in a short timeframe, prompting discussion among analysts and market participants. This activity underscores the dynamic nature of digital asset movements and the operational focus on asset tracking. The volatility observed in price movements highlights the existing requirement for asset management...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Wall Street Journal: The Trump administration has agreed to inject up to $150 million into a startup (source paywalled; alternative source) trying to develop more advanced semiconductor manufacturing techniques in the U.S., its latest bid to support strategically important domestic industries with government incentives. Under the arrangement, the...
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.