MONDAY, 22 DECEMBER 2025, 07:27
Top Stories
A quiet coffee revolution is brewing in a mist-belt valley on the outskirts of Pietermaritzburg. Pioneered by a group of local women, the initiative is brimful of enthusiasm, if not expertise – yet.
Top Stories
Daily Maverick’s Book Editor-at-Large, Joy Watson, shares her book recommendations for the end-of-year season.
Top Stories
Remnants of a bygone era, both of Komani’s once-thriving public swimming pools have long since fallen into neglect and decay.
Top Stories
Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, issued a statement with the top Ukrainian negotiator after discussing the latest peace plans.
South Africa
A witness says about 10 suspects arrived in a white Quantum and a silver sedan opening fire
South Africa
The operation followed the killing of renowned DJ Warrick Stock, better known as “DJ Warras”.
South Africa
Videos of the scene show huge volumes of water washing down roads and alleyways in centre of town.
South Africa
Authorities say the man’s body was discovered in a swollen stream near Oripile Primary School.
World
The US Coast Guard was pursuing another allegedly sanctioned tanker, a US official told AFP, as Washington ramps up its pressure campaign targeting Venezuela’s vital oil sector.
World
Asean ministers hope to revive a ceasefire that was brokered with the help of US President Donald Trump.
World
Nigerian authorities confirm the remaining students kidnapped from a Catholic school last month have been freed.
World
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
Africa
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?
Africa
Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.
Africa
Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.
Africa
Communities grapple daily with failing health services, entrenched corruption and gender inequality, leaving women and girls literally walking for survival
Business
US distillers face uncertainty after President Trump imposed tariffs on countries around the world.
Business
South African taxpayers face another round of tax hikes in 2026, with the National Treasury’s plan to collect an additional R20 billion in tax revenue contingent on the success of SARS’s collection efforts.
Business
The new rate will come into effect at the beginning of January, Caritas Jersey says.
Business
South Africa’s move to cleaner diesel is still officially on track, with plans to ban the sale of certain types of diesel.
Politics
The City of Johannesburg is currently facing significant challenges with hijacked buildings.
Politics
The proposed salary increases, if approved, could see the President earning R3.4 million annually.
Politics
The enquiry is investigating suspended advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.
Politics
The ANC called on South Africans to defend their democracy and to reject “AfriForum’s racist disinformation campaign”.
Sport
Chelsea put nine past Liverpool in the Women’s League Cup to progress to the semi-finals, as Sam Kerr scores the opening two goals and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd completes a hat-trick.
Sport
Hosts Morocco kick off the Africa Cup of Nations with a win over Comoros – but what did we discover about Scotland’s World Cup opponents?
Sport
Charlie Smyth celebrates his new three-year contract as he kicked 17 points in the New Orleans Saints’ 29-6 win over the New York Jets.
Sport
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his players will be weighed when they return to training to check they are fit enough to play against Nottingham Forest.
Education
Children’s Aid provides free after-school programs for low-income New Yorkers that students love and parents see as a solution.
Education
An upstate New York district, where most students are Native American, placed its superintendent on leave after images of a wooden box in a classroom spread on social media.
Education
The selection of Scott Beardsley by the G.O.P.-appointed board comes after the previous president resigned under pressure from the Trump administration. A new Democratic-appointed board could try to overturn the choice.
Education
A new study suggests that the people who reach the pinnacle of their fields typically dabbled in multiple disciplines when they were young.
Lifestyle
RG Snyman showed off his new black truck, which boasts plenty of leg room for the Springboks’ tallest player
Lifestyle
Hot mom club: Tamia Mpisane – the wife of soccer boss and player Andile Mpisane – has shown off the results of her recent mommy makeover…
Lifestyle
These Springboks get their hands dirty off the rugby pitch with their various farming ventures. Take a look…
Lifestyle
Former Miss SA runner-Bryoni Govender shared how she was targeted by thieves for R200 000 in stolen valuables during a trip to Austria.
Entertainment
The NFP accused Shinga of being negligent and disrespectful
Entertainment
The system, E-DEED, uses artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to generate property valuations
Entertainment
The batting in the T20 side has not been up to scratch in recent times.
Entertainment
New Sharks coach JP Pietersen has brought immediate success to the team, with two wins in his first two games in charge of the Durban franchise.
Science/Tech
South Africa’s leading companies understand that reaching the right audience is key to their success – which is why they partner with MyBroadband.
Science/Tech
After nearly 40 years in operation, first as M-Net, then as MultiChoice, South Africa’s premier pay-TV company is no longer South Africa-owned.
Science/Tech
Codehesion, voted South Africa’s most trusted software development company in 2025, helps companies to build their own custom software and avoid high licensing fees.
Science/Tech
Tuesday the White House faces a deadline to decide “whether Chinese drone maker DJI Technologies poses a national security threat,” reports Bloomberg. But their article notes it’s “a decision with the potential to ground thousands of machines deployed by police and fire departments across the US.” One person making the case against the drones is Mike Nathe, a North Dakota Republican state...
Motoring
The increasing pattern of vehicle recalls across many different manufacturers and models shows that there is an inherent system weakness in the pre-market testing process, production oversight, and regulatory verification.
Motoring
The Department of Transport told parliament that it repaired 100% of potholes within 14 days of being reported.
Motoring
The first red flag you should look out for is a car sale that seems too good to be true.
Motoring
These apps can go a long way towards making your car journeys easier and more fun.
Health
Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.
Health
In some studies, half of patients stopped taking GLP-1s within a year despite the benefits, citing the expense and side effects.
Health
The term has been popularized on social media to describe numbness and low motivation. Experts offer ways to break out of these feelings.
Health
The shift would mean fewer shots recommended for children. But a Danish health official found the idea baffling, saying the United States was getting “crazier and crazier in public health.”