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Billionaire businessman Johann Rupert’s companies inked some notable deals in 2025.

The largest portion of what South African taxpayers pay to the revenue service is allocated to managing the country’s debt.

Amazon’s chief security officer said North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities.

Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock was shot and killed in the Johannesburg CBD last week.

Two people questioned in DJ Warras case have been arrested and charged with murder, police say.

As Lenkabula starts a second term in 2026, Save Unisa alleges staff purges and misuse of funds.

Police raided a Wepener farm, arresting two men and seizing dagga worth R780 000 during operation.

India’s rural jobs guarantee, a global model, faces controversy as a new law reshapes the original scheme.

People scrambled to safety as the ferry sank on the Mekong River, with a local woman and two children feared dead.

The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the “active pursuit” of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Venezuela.

The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria’s wild, end-of-year party seasons.

In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028 – switching away from biennial finals.

David Munyua became an instant cult hero at Alexandra Palace on Thursday following a shock win over Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.

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?

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 23 December 2025.

Mr and Mrs Wadley’s 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.

The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions.

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says that South Africa’s tax to GDP ratio is the highest it has ever been, with taxpayers struggling under the worst tax burden on record.

Boyce suspended 31 MK and one EFF member, accusing them of an assault on the House’s dignity.

Parliament’s Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says 40 public hearings were held all over the country.

Chaos erupted in the KZN Legislature during the motion of no confidence against the premier.

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence last week.

Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon are out of Australia’s squad for the fourth Ashes test, while Steve Smith returns to captain.

Britain’s Hamzah Sheeraz is ordered to fight Diego Pacheco for the vacant WBO super-middleweight title following Terence Crawford’s retirement.

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

A host of top sports stars and governing bodies express fears that playing fields across England could be built on and disappear if proposed planning reforms come into force.

Princess Diana’s niece, Lady Eliza Spencer and his partner Channing Millerd, recently hosted an exclusive engagement party in Cape Town…

The Department of Fisheries has defended its decision to reduce West Coast rock lobster quotas for some independent fishers.

Sharksfest fans spent a fortune in Uber rides home after a drastic surge following the fan festival in Durban…

An ultra-luxury 7-star EDITION hotel has been confirmed for Cape Town, marking the brand’s first presence on the African continent.

Mohamed Salah scored in added time to snatch a 2-1 victory for record seven-time champions Egypt over lowly ranked Zimbabwe…

Joburg’s deepening decay has set the stage for a fierce and messy local government election battle next year.

Can the Stormers continue their impressive unbeaten run in January and extend their brilliant nine game winning streak?

Acting Gauteng Premier Jacob Mamabolo said a stronger and more coordinated effort is needed to fight criminal networks in Gauteng

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Bitcoin has entered a bear market phase, according to analysts, signaling a meaningful shift in the current cycle. The assessment is not driven by a single sell-off, but by weakening demand metrics and long-term indicators that have fallen below historical trends. Analysts cited data showing that Bitcoin demand growth has slowed materially, a pattern that […]

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South Africans have a dangerous habit of drunk driving over the holiday period.

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