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Baloyi challenges lack of evidence in Mashazi’s harassment claims
During testimony at the Madlanga commission, former Ekurhuleni manager Imogen Mashazi accused suspended EMPD Chief Jabulani Mapiyeye of sexual harassment without presenting evidence, leading to a confrontation with Adv. Sesi Baloyi.
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TYRED OF BROKEN PROMISES: The tyres keep burning, but we are still waiting
The tyres keep burning, but we are still waiting
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ACCESS TO JUSTICE: ConCourt to decide If SAHRC directives carry legal weight in landmark farm water rights case
ConCourt to decide If SAHRC directives carry legal weight in landmark farm water rights case

South Africa
Case of five suspects with alleged links to Russia-Ukraine war adjourned
The five will reappear in court next Monday for a formal bail application.
South Africa
Khampepe Commission’s deadline extended to July 2026
Khampepe Commission’s deadline extended to July 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deadline for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of attempts to halt the investigation or prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases.In a statement on Monday, The Presidency said the President has determined 31 July 2026, as the new date for the...
South Africa
SADC Parliamentarians express optimism as climate-focused plenary gets underway in Durban
SADC Parliamentarians express optimism as climate-focused plenary gets underway in Durban
Over 300 delegates attending the 58th Plenary Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) in Durban have expressed confidence in the forum’s potential to advance stronger regional responses to climate change.
This year’s programme focuses on “The Impact of Climate Change on Women and...
South Africa
Deputy President Mashatile hails breakthrough HIV prevention injection
Deputy President Mashatile hails breakthrough HIV prevention injection
As the globe commemorates World AIDS Day, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the introduction of lenacapavir, a long-acting preventative treatment, is set to change the landscape of HIV prevention in South Africa.
This is after government recently announced the groundbreaking development in HIV prevention that...
World
News24 | Ebola outbreak in Congo declared over by health officials
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now over, Congolese health officials announced on Monday, after the country went 42 consecutive days without recording a new case.

World
Pope Leo visits a wounded Lebanon in his first trip to the Middle East
Pope Leo XIV is on his first visit to Lebanon. He arrives at a pivotal time for the country, buffeted by conflict with Israel and a devastating economic crisis.
World
News24 | Sri Lanka and Indonesia scramble to rescue people after more than 1 000 killed in flooding
Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed more than 1 000 people across four countries in Asia in recent days.

World
Israel’s prime minister requests a pardon during his corruption trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel’s president to pardon him from corruption charges after President Trump sent a letter to Israel urging them to do the same.

Africa
Pastor and new bride abducted in latest Nigeria attacks
A church is raided in central Nigeria and a wedding party in the mostly Muslim north.

Africa
Daughter of Zambia’s unburied ex-president loses seat as MP
Zambia’s government is accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as fallout from ex-president’s death deepens.

Africa
Tunisia hands prison terms to dozens of opposition figures
The defendants were accused of attempting a coup – but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

Africa
‘Scared and desperate’ – the South Africans who claim they were duped by Zuma’s daughter to fight for Russia
A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

Business
South Africa’s largest shopping mall goes from zero to hero
Fourways Mall is making a massive recovery, with Accelerate Property Fund swining back into a profit.

Business
Try ‘reverse advent calendar’ says foodbank
The public is being asked to donate 24 items in December to help make up Christmas hampers.

Business
US and UK set to agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
The expected deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.
Business

Politics
Judgment reserved in Zuma’s legal fees appeal
The High Court ordered former President Jacob Zuma to repay R28.96 million in legal fees.

Politics
AfriForum denies spreading disinformation
Critics have accused AfriForum of spreading disinformation in the US following its trip to the US.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 01 December 2025
The hearings into the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumes.

Politics
Mchunu set to appear before Madlanga Commission on Tuesday
The Commission will wrap-up its public hearings for the year on Friday.

Sport
Nancy will take charge of Celtic this week – O’Neill
Wilfried Nancy will be in the Celtic dugout for Sunday’s Scottish Premiership match against Hearts, according to interim manager Martin O’Neill.

Sport
London Spirit name Knight as women’s general manager
Former England captain Heather Knight has been appointed as general manager of London Spirit’s women’s team after opting out of playing in the 2026 edition of The Hundred.

Sport
What next for Swansea amid mounting concerns?
Swansea City are a club in need of a lift as they prepare for two potentially pivotal games.

Sport
World record holder Duplantis set for London return
World record holder Armad Duplantis confirms he will return to the London Stadium for the first time in eight years in 2026.
Education
Uganda: Busoga Youth Delegation Heads to China for Entrepreneurship Training
[Nile Post] A team of six young leaders and entrepreneurs from Busoga has departed for a high-level entrepreneurship and rural transformation training at China Agricultural University.
Education
Sudan: Government of Hope’ Affirms Its Commitment to Education Issues
[SNA] “Government of Hope” Affirms Its Commitment to Education Issues
Education
College Student Is Deported During Trip Home for Thanksgiving
Any Lucia López Belloza, 19, was detained by immigration agents at the Boston airport before a flight to surprise her family in Texas for Thanksgiving. She is now in Honduras.
Education
Uganda: Buganda Education Minister Urges Parents to Embrace Shared Responsibility in Raising Children
[Nile Post] The Minister for Education in the Kingdom of Buganda, Cotilda Nakate Kikomeko, has reminded parents that raising and nurturing a child is a shared responsibility, especially during the holiday season.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Kanye’s SA concert POSTPONED – Here’s why
Kanye West will no longer perform at the Ye Live concert, which was scheduled to take place at Ellis Park on 13 December…

Entertainment
Recipe of the day: Biltong, rice, bean, feta and butternut salad
The better the biltong, the better this salad will turn out. Of course, white rice adds a touch of style to the finished product.

Entertainment
Mörda Bongz gifts his parents a new house
Congratulations are in order.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Etzebeth to learn his fate on Tuesday after red card against Wales
The Bok lock got involved in a scuffle with a Welsh player in Cardiff on Saturday.

Science/Tech
The Best Cyber Monday Streaming Deals (2025): HBO Max, Disney+, Apple
Hulu and HBO Max and Disney are all offering terrific Cyber Monday streaming deals in 2025. Time to make a burner email?

Science/Tech
The former South African doctor who built an acclaimed digital platform for medical professionals
Dr Yaseen Khan worked as a GP and emergency room doctor in Cape Town before moving on to co-found and run a major digital platform for medical professionals.

Science/Tech
23 Best GoPro and Camera Deals for Cyber Monday (2025)
Score a great deal on our favorite action cameras, 360 cameras, and more with these Cyber Monday sales.

Science/Tech
Top Crypto Currency Picks: Rising Stars Gaining Ground in Late-Year Rally
Crypto investors heading into the final stretch of the year are seeing a familiar pattern play out: capital is rotating back into altcoins just as risk sentiment begins to improve. Trading volumes across mid-cap assets have risen for three consecutive weeks and social engagement around high-growth crypto rising stars has noticeably accelerated. This isn’t the […]
Motoring

Motoring
Best-selling car brands in South Africa
More than 1,800 cars were sold in South Africa every day this November.

Motoring
Motorists taking chances with their old cars in South Africa
South Africans with older cars are opting out of insurance to save money, putting themselves at risk of liability for millions of rands in damages.
Motoring

Health
‘Much higher than I expected’ – Catrin Nye finds out about her forever chemical levels
Forever chemicals, or PFAS, exist in many household items such as waterproof clothing and cookware.
Health
The Autism Diagnosis Problem
Autism rates have increased in recent decades, but the reasons are more complicated than what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has presented.

Health
HIV warning to older women as infections increase
The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women.
Health
James Riches, Fire Chief Who Lost Firefighter Son on 9/11, Dies at 74
He spent months searching the wreckage of the World Trade Center for his son’s remains, then suffered lung illnesses attributed to toxic dust.