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As we enter the festive season, Standard Bank is committed to protecting you against fraudsters with its strong digital security tools.

Limpopo police are investigating two separate murder cases in Mahwereleng and Giyani. In Mahwereleng, a 28-year-old male suspect was arrested for stabbing a 39-year-old man at a tavern, who later died at a clinic.

The rand has rebounded sharply in 2025, gaining 10% against the dollar and reaching its lowest volatility in decades, supported by a weaker US dollar, strong commodity prices and improving South African fundamentals. However, as with any trend, this will not last forever.

Police investigations are continuing, and no arrests have been made yet.

Three people are reportedly missing after the vehicle they were traveling in was washed by floods

Three people have died after the bus they were traveling in overturned on the N1 south this morning

He says the investigation is at an early stage and no arrests has been made yet.

Asean ministers hope to revive a ceasefire that was brokered with the help of US President Donald Trump.

Nigerian authorities confirm the remaining students kidnapped from a Catholic school last month have been freed.

Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.

Communities grapple daily with failing health services, entrenched corruption and gender inequality, leaving women and girls literally walking for survival

In South Africa, traders are increasingly seeking FSCA-regulated trading platforms that combine security, transparency, and AI-powered tools to access both local and global markets with confidence.

An iconic ultra-luxury American hotel brand is officially coming to South Africa.

French DIY retailer Leroy Merlin’s rise in South Africa is often attributed to its expansive stores, wide product ranges, and competitive pricing.

Bea Prosser says the community gave support at a time when small businesses struggled.

The City of Johannesburg is currently facing significant challenges with hijacked buildings.

The proposed salary increases, if approved, could see the President earning R3.4 million annually.

The enquiry is investigating suspended advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

New Zealand bowl West Indies out for 138 to win the third Test by 323 runs and complete a 2-0 series victory.

Bafana Bafana’s jersey numbers for Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has been confirmed. Here’s who will be wearing what number …

Four siblings from Lancashire are still flying out to Australia despite England’s Ashes loss after booking tickets for fourth and fifth Tests “12 months ago”.

After weeks in camp fine-tuning their preparations, Bafana Bafana are set to begin their AFCON 2025 campaign on Monday, 22 December.

Siya Kolisi and his kids, who he shares with estranged wife Rachel Kolisi, are on vacation in an island paradise. Can you guess where?

Critical Pepfar funding reductions disrupt HIV treatment and prevention, with South Africa seeking new partnerships to maintain progress toward 95-95-95 targets.

Cosatu took particular exception to local government councillors being rewarded for poor service delivery.

‘These tournaments are so intense, because all the countries want to prove themself to the world,’ said the Bafana head coach.

All but two of South Africa’s biggest banks have shrunk their branch footprints since 2020.

I recently got the chance to put the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 Pro through its paces, and this was my experience.

The year ahead in numbers

As we say goodbye to 2025, let’s delight in its numerical charms one final time. The year was unique this century as being a square number.

442 = 1936

452 = 2025

462 = 2116

Five 9s

Six 8s.

Six 7s.

Six 6s.

Four 5s.

Six 4s.

Four 3s.

Four 2s.

a partridge in a pear tree. (Only joking)

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