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JMC announces pricing for new Vigus bakkie range
Jiangling Motors Corporation has returned to the local market under Salvador Caetano South Africa.

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Semifinalists for 2026 Car of the Year revealed
A two-day testing session, scheduled for March, will see each contender run through real-world evaluations.

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Classic Defender V8 gains new OCTA-inspired paint and interior options
Land Rover Classic has expanded customisation options for the Classic Defender V8, aligning them with the new Defender OCTA’s aesthetics. Buyers can choose from five new exterior colours.

South Africa
SIU raids homes in KZN amid multi-million UIF fraud probe
About 35 suspects are linked to defrauding the government of R161-million in COVID funds.

South Africa
Manamela says VUT’s fraud scandal won’t affect 2026 academic year
Manamela says he will not allow the recent exposure of fraud at VUT to affect 2026 academic year
South Africa
News24 | Living on R2 320 a month: Here’s how a pensioner spends her grant
Pensioner Noah Libbie, 61, left her home in Bonteheuwel shortly after 9:00 last Tuesday to catch the bus to Parow Centre and collect her Older Person’s Grant. She was one of about four million people who received the grant. GroundUp followed her as she collected her grant, seeing how she stretches it to cover the needs of her household.

South Africa
11-year-old Eastern Cape boy allegedly shot dead by 14-year-old
The gun is believed to belong to the older boy’s father.

World
Trump administration says the U.S. seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast
The Trump administration says it seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, as Congress presses for answers about U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats and the admiral overseeing the strikes retires.

World
Veteran diplomat weighs the meaning of the U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker
NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Richard Haass {hahs}, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, about the U.S. seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

World
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado reappears in Oslo as a Nobel laureate
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado appeared in public for the first time in 11 months after a daring escape from her homeland when she emerged from a hotel balcony in Norway’s capital.

World
More than 30 dead after Myanmar military air strike hits hospital
The junta has stepped up bombardments by air in an attempt to reclaim territory from ethnic armies.

Africa
Ghana deports Israelis in retaliation for alleged mistreatment of Ghanaians
Ghana says its citizens were subjected to “humiliating treatment” in Israel, which has not commented.

Africa
Benin coup plot leader hiding in Togo, official tells BBC
The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.

Africa
Ex-president’s daughter sworn in as South African MP after half-sister quits
Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Africa
Gunfire as rebels target key DR Congo city despite Trump peace deal
Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.

Business
Good news for chocolate lovers in South Africa
South African chocolate lovers have reason to feel optimistic heading into the festive season, with global cocoa prices finally easing after two years of volatility.

Business
One of the biggest turns for South Africa in 14 years
South African business confidence surged to its highest level since 2011 in November, boosted by a tourism boom.
Business
Business

Politics
PAC holds its Elective Conference in Gqeberha ahead of 2026 elections
PAC is holding its Elective Conference in Gqeberha, which started today it will end on Sunday

Politics
DA accuses MEC of exploiting nurses over unpaid two month salaries
DA in Gauteng has accused MEC Faith Mazibuko of exploiting nurses over unpaid two month salaries

Politics
Parties in GNU agree to do away with cadre deployment: Hlabisa
The DA has been pushing for the abolition of cadre deployment through court action.

Politics
Consultations underway with IEC to set 2026 elections date: Hlabisa
Minister Hlabisa says consultations are under way with IEC on choosing date for 2026 elections

Sport
Messi to unveil 70ft statue of himself on ‘GOAT’ tour
Lionel Messi is heading to India to unveil a 70ft statue of himself as part of a three-day ‘GOAT Tour’.
Sport
SA Rugby drop hint about Rassie’s successor
SA Rugby have locked in the services of Rassie Erasmus until 2031, but that hasn’t stopped them from considering a succession plan.

Sport
Hoy breaks leg in ‘worst’ crash of his life
Sir Chris Hoy breaks his leg in a cycling crash which he describes as the “worst” of his life.

Sport
Bryce & Sproul in Scotland squad for Nepal
Captain Kathryn Bryce and Pippa Sproul return to Scotland women’s squad for the T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal.
Education
Kenya: Christmas Gift of Education – Lazizi Welfare Foundation Builds Grade 9 Classroom At Nifikie Christian School
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Lazizi Welfare Foundation marked the holiday season with a celebration that went beyond festivity, highlighting its commitment to quality education for every child.
Education
Nigeria: Amir Fund Revives Prize-Giving Tradition in School
[This Day] The AMIR Fund has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with African Church Grammar School, Abeokuta, Ogun State, formally reviving its long-standing prize-giving tradition and expanding the fund’s impact in education.
Education
Rwanda: Inside Kigali Schools’ Fall From Grace
[New Times] Over half of Kigali’s O-Level students failed national exams this year, raising alarm among educators. Stakeholders from across the city therefore convened in Gasabo District on Wednesday, December 10, to discuss the underperformance of a number of primary and secondary schools.
Education
Liberia: Historic First Graduation Held At Notre Dame University Liberia
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia: Notre Dame University Liberia made history over the weekend as it celebrated the graduation of its very first class of students.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Sea Point’s iconic Winchester hotel reveals new rooms, event spaces
The Winchester in Sea Point has entered a new era, unveiling a refreshed collection of guest rooms and fully redesigned event spaces.

Entertainment
Jaecoo J5 price tag falls below R350 000 with new trim grade
Now spanning four models, the newly added Core loses a few features, but keeps the same powertrain as the rest of the range.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Gauteng braces for weekend storms as temperatures soar
Residents are advised to take necessary precautions during thunderstorm periods.

Entertainment
Employment in third quarter: wins some, loses some
Employment in South Africa still limps along, while it is only projected to take off once the country’s economic growth reaches 3%.

Science/Tech
Vodacom launches VNN
Vodacom’s Value News Network releases short-form videos on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

Science/Tech
Vodacom launches new business product for frontline workers in South Africa
Vodacom Business has unveiled its enhanced Corporate Connect offering.

Science/Tech
Endless possibilities with Adapt IT Telecoms’ unified VAS platform
Fragmented value-added service environments increase costs, hinder agility and reduce network performance.

Science/Tech
Afrihost and Axxess dominate South Africa’s ISP media sentiment rankings
Afrihost and Axxess received significantly better media sentiment scores than their main competitors, Webafrica, Vox, and Mweb.
Motoring

Motoring
Cheaper Jaecoo J5 launched in South Africa – Pricing and features
Jaecoo has slashed the starting price of the J5 SUV by R40,000 in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
Good news for diesel prices in South Africa
Diesel users can look forward to a price cut next month, though petrol motorists won’t be as lucky.
Health
How Long Should You Take Antidepressants?
Clinical guidelines are vague, so we asked psychiatrists what to consider when deciding whether to continue taking these medications.
Health
A Surrogacy Firm Told Parents-to-Be Their Money Was Safe. Suddenly, It Vanished.
Surro Connections held itself out as a reliable business. Now, clients have lost as much as tens of thousands of dollars meant to compensate women carrying their pregnancies.

Health
Last minute offer may avert next week’s doctor strike
Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.

Health
Joe Wicks: Protein’s not just for bodybuilders
The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs.