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The fight against HIV in South Africa faces a critical setback, as the South African National AIDS Council raises concern over the declining use of condoms.

US lawmakers who have tried to rein in President Donald Trump’s aggression against Venezuela said on Tuesday they would file a new resolution to force a congressional vote on the issue if the administration carries out a strike within the country.

More than 2,000 extremely abusive social media posts were sent about managers and players in the Premier League and Women’s Super League in a single weekend, a BBC investigation finds.

Dada Morero is backed by national figures like Fikile Mbalula, while Loyiso Masuku has the support of the ANC women’s and youth leagues

In October, the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg granted Molefe bail of R400 000.

A case of conspiracy to commit murder has been registered. 

President Trump says he doesn’t want Somali immigrants in the U.S., saying residents of the war-ravaged eastern African country are too reliant on U.S. social safety net and add little to the U.S.

The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.

A bitter dispute between East Asia’s biggest powers, China and Japan, has moved to the cultural front. With both sides unwilling to back down, experts say it could be a protracted feud.

Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.

Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.

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.

The UK may extend a $1 billion debt guarantee to help South Africa with its transition to a greener economy as it nears expiry without having been used.

The food bank’s plea for donations comes as figures showed rising demand across the West Midlands.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Wednesday, 3 December 2025.

Medshield Medical Scheme announced its benefit options and contributions for 2026, building on its Partner for Life offering with a strong member-centric theme of Predict and Prevent.

Brigadier Mkhwanazi has been implicated in the Ekurhuleni Metro Police blue light saga.

There are also changes to the procedure of oral replies.

Mchunu, who’s been on special leave since July, will again appear before the commission on Thursday.

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

Little over a year ago, Jeff Guan thought he would never play professionally again. Now he is set to line up in the same Australian Open field as Rory McIlroy.

The draw for FIFA World Cup 2026 – the biggest ever edition of football’s global showpiece – takes place in Washington on Friday, 5 December.

Orlando Pirates have struck a deal with Chicago Fire for Mbekezeli Mbokazi, a second transfer since Mohau Nkota’s move to Al Ettifaq in July.

SA Rugby has paid tribute to former Springbok wing Hendrik Jacobus “Hennie” van Zyl, who passed away on Monday at the age of 89.

When his book Notes on Being a Man was released last month, it raced to the top of the bestseller lists. The US author, tech entrepreneur and podcaster explains his theories on dating, crying – and the rise of Donald Trump

It takes balls to title your book Notes on Being a Man. And, superficially, Scott Galloway could easily be lumped in with a dozen other manosphere-friendly alpha-bros...

Fans are gushing over ‘super hero’ dad Siya Kolisi spending quality time with his daughter, amid rumours of him having a new girlfriend.

It’s the biggest gaming exhibition in South Africa, and it’s returning to Johannesburg – head down to rAGE Expo this weekend!

If water levels in the Western Cape don’t rebound soon, authorities warn of ‘conservation measures.’ Here’s the latest …

Over the years, Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre has become a relic and an eyesore. But ambitious redevelopment plans will change that …

Over 100 women were sterilised without consent, many misled by doctors, now demanding accountability from the government.

Jackie Selebi’s conviction was meant to teach; Bheki Cele’s allegations prove the lesson was ignored.

The increased fuel prices kick in today.

The city reports progress in crime prevention, traffic policing, and emergency responses to ensure public safety this festive season.

Empowering a modern digital workplace. A municipality serving 5 million residents modernises its digital workplace at scale, modern cloud-based productivity platform to drive collaboration, resilience, and future-ready public service.

In today’s fast-changing economy, logistics is no longer the quiet link between production and sales. It has become the defining factor in business agility, customer satisfaction, and long-term growth. The companies that master logistics don’t just move goods – they move faster, smarter, and more profitably than their competitors. The momentum behind this transformation is […]

Forrester’s Allie Mellen, the BBC’s Joe Tidy and ‘comedyhacker’ Tobias Schroedel will take centre stage at the Security Summit.

The fundamental problem isn’t people but how they are prepared for security, says Cyber Dexterity.

The Honda Elevate pairs an attractive price with impressive practicality and confident styling.

BYD’s sales are dropping as it faces intensifying competition from rivals churning out popular models.

The South African National Roads Agency is implementing a significant change across the nation’s toll plazas.

Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery.