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DStv has lost 22 channels in the last five years
DSTV might lose 16 more channels by January 2026, and has already dropped many favourites over the years.
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DSTV might lose 16 more channels by January 2026, and has already dropped many favourites over the years.

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At the age of 19, Sarah Langa lost her scholarship when she failed her first year of actuarial science at Wits University. But, instead of crashing out, she used the school of hard knocks to unlock personal growth and resilience.

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Mohamed Salah takes part in Liverpool’s training session on Monday following his explosive interview at the weekend.

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KAL Group is a JSE-listed South African specialist retail business operating at the intersection of agriculture, fuel and everyday convenience.

South Africa
Family and friends of Van der Merwe laid flowers on the crime scene.

South Africa
National Taxi Alliance in Gauteng condemns removal of taxis from the Fourways Mall in Johannesburg

South Africa
DA in Tshwane raises concerns over the City’s slow response to a major power outage
South Africa
South Africans urged to deepen commitment to unity this Reconciliation Month
As South Africa commemorates Reconciliation Month in December, government has called on South Africans to deepen their commitment to unity, healing, forgiveness and nation-building.
Government further encouraged citizens to ensure that the values of reconciliation remain central to South Africa’s shared...

World
The Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case about President Trump’s firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. And, Senate Democrats are set to pitch a plan to extend ACA subsidies this week.

World
People gathered in Bethlehem, in the Israeli occupied West Bank, to watch the lighting of the Christmas tree Saturday. It’s the first time it’s happened since the war in Gaza began two years ago.
World
EU countries are expected to approve a significant tightening of Europe’s immigration policy, including endorsing the concept of setting up “return hubs” for migrants outside the 27-nation bloc.

World
The thieves enter the library in normal opening hours, stuffing the art works into a canvas bag.

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

Africa
Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Africa
J. D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere has photographed over 2000 uniqie Nigerian hairstyles.

Africa
Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.

Business
The EU regulator had fined the social media platform over its “deceptive” blue tick badges.

Business
Power utility Eskom says it has finalised a Memorandum of Understanding with smelters in the country, which opens a path to preventing the loss of thousands of jobs in the ferrochrome sector.

Business
Henry van Deventer has over two decades of the financial sector and is leading the charge in the adoption of omni-channel advice.

Business
Absa is slowly extending loans to customers, but still expects non-interest revenue to outpace interest revenue.

Politics
ANC’s 5th National General Council starts on Monday

Politics
Mashatile says the gathering will not discuss leadership changes.

Politics
Shivhambu says Afrika Mayibuye seeks to win an outright majority in next year’s local elections

Politics
Mashatile says President Cyril Ramaphosa will remain in office until the end of his term.

Sport
Prop Will Stuart is a serious doubt for the start of England’s Six Nations campaign after sustaining a suspected Achilles tendon injury on Bath duty.

Sport
LIV Golf are optimistic that the tour will secure official world golf ranking points for players in 2026.

Sport
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and McLaren driver Oscar Piastri react after finishing first and second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but missing out on the Formula 1 world title.

Sport
BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the 35th edition of the continent’s biggest sporting event.
Education
[UCT] Associate Professor Zarina Patel, a leading scholar in urban sustainability and environmental governance at the University of Cape Town (UCT), has been elected to the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf). She joins 45 of the country’s most distinguished researchers in the 2025 intake, with UCT contributing 20% of this year’s cohort.

Education
Apprentices split their time between training and working – and are paid by their employer.
Education
Many states have proposed bans on the sale of ultraprocessed foods in schools. The problem is the way they define ultraprocessing.
Education
[Nile Post] unyiiro Primary School in Iganga has received new toilets from the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH), supported by the Community Chest of Korea, in a move aimed at improving sanitation and hygiene for learners.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Christmas shopping doesn’t stop on Christmas Day. Capitalise on the post-Christmas sales with these effective business strategies.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
According to Joburg Water, the work is necessary to ensure the long-term reliability of the city’s water network.

Entertainment
The teacher sought an order to have her departure declared as an unfair dismissal.

Entertainment
However, Spar’s net debt reduced by 40% to R5.4 billion from R9.1 billion in 2024.

Entertainment
They will be eligible to sign pre-contracts with other clubs if Amakhosi don’t extend their deals soon.

Science/Tech
AI presents many risks to South Africa’s financial system, including increased cybercrime, the FSCA has found.

Science/Tech
Press Pulse’s latest online media sentiment report revealed that Vodacom has the best score, followed by MTN, Telkom, and Cell C.

Science/Tech
This waterproof ultra-portable comes with a splash of party.

Science/Tech
In many small businesses, the owner often starts out as the bookkeeper, the customer-service desk, the IT technician and the person who steps in when a delivery goes wrong. With so many balls up in the air – and such little room for error – one dropped ball can derail the entire day and trigger […]

Motoring
Crossovers and SUVs may be popular, but hatchbacks remain the king of affordability in South Africa.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Suzuki has made a change to the affordable Dzire sedan, which will be applied to all models going forward.

Health
Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures in new Scottish legislation.
Health
People who have insurance under the Affordable Care Act are being asked to pay more for plans that will cover less of their care.
Health
In 2020, a Chinese virologist fled to the United States, aided by allies of President Trump who sought to promote her unproven theories about the origins of Covid-19. Her husband still can’t find her.
Health
Officials said one person was killed and 20 others were poisoned after eating death cap mushrooms, which look and taste like safe mushrooms but can cause liver failure.