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Putin says Russia disagrees with parts of US plan to end Ukraine war
The Russian leader’s comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.
THURSDAY, 04 DECEMBER 2025, 19:19

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The Russian leader’s comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.

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Max Verstappen looks forward to the F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi, acknowledges that he is probably in his rivals’ heads and discusses his intense competitiveness.

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Jamie George says England team-mate Henry Pollock is a personality without precedent in rugby and a “genuinely fascinating” character.
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South Africa
Concern is rising over the issue of reckless and negligent driving during this period.

South Africa
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been placed on special leave by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

South Africa
Discovery Bank, South Africa’s fastest-growing bank, announced a wide range of new digital features, product updates and partner offers as part of a major platform enhancement that expands its financial services ecosystem. The updates follow earlier improvements introduced this year in financial planning tools, digital security and personalised banking experiences. Among the newest additions...
South Africa
The African Union has wrapped up its first Conference on Digital Agriculture in Addis Ababa, placing a strong focus on how technology can modernize farming and strengthen food systems across the continent. Speaking at the event, AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment Moses Vilakati emphasized the potential of digital transformation […]

World
Russian President Vladimir Putin made the remarks to an Indian broadcaster before landing in India for a state visit, but refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject.

World
The New York mayor-elect’s victory has energized the European left, with politicians casting themselves as their country’s version of Mamdani, and strategists eager to study how he won.
World
A doctor who supplied Friends star Matthew Perry with ketamine in the months before he fatally overdosed was jailed in California on Wednesday.

World
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India Thursday for the first time since launching the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil.

Africa
Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi’s social media accounts for violating their policy.

Africa
BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

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

Business
Residents in two tower blocks see a large rise in their energy bills that were previously subsidised.

Business
New data shows that around 180 small and medium-sized businesses are on the brink of closing their doors in South Africa.

Business
Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.

Business
Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

Politics
Masemola says the aim of the intervention is to fast-track service delivery

Politics
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is testifying at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria.

Politics
Deputy President Paul Mashatile addresse to the National Council of Provinces on Thursday.

Politics
Jacob Zuma has lost his bid at the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that he pay back R28,9m

Sport
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says Joe Root is key to England winning the Ashes series against Australia.

Sport
Glamour games, a generous group or perhaps a bit of both? BBC Scotland examines the possibilities for Steve Clarke’s side in Friday’s World Cup draw.

Sport
Double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth is banned until March following his red card for gouging Alex Mann last weekend.

Sport
Springbok fans had expected to have to wait until Sunday to hear the ban dished out to Eben Etzebeth, but that appears not to be the case …
Education
[Namibian] Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) defending champion African Stars sport club board has appointed Benni Haoseb as the head coach of the team’s youth academy.

Education
University is already being investigated by police over ‘allegations of financial irregularities’ and has suspended three of its senior staff
The University of Greater Manchester is being investigated by England’s higher education regulator amid mounting allegations of financial misconduct, bribery and bullying.
The Office for Students will examine whether the former University of Bolton had...

Education
Legislation is needed to stop leftwing politicians ‘bringing drag queens and porn actors into schools’, minister says
A restrictive sex education bill backed by Georgia Meloni’s far-right government and intended to crack down on “gender ideology and the woke bubble” has provoked fury in Italy.
Italy is one of the few EU countries not to have compulsory sex education in schools despite evidence...
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Buti Manamela has expressed serious concern over reports of an alleged degree-selling syndicate operating at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT), reportedly involving foreign nationals.

Lifestyle
A year after her split from Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, Rachel has launched a movement titled ‘Falling Forward’. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Faf de Klerk’s wife Mine shared new photos of their newborn beautiful baby girl, Yuke de Klerk. Take a look at the newest ‘Bok baby’.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Three incidents of racing pigeons being stolen in South Africa in as many months has raised suspicions of a criminal syndicate …

Entertainment
Indie gaming and arts festival Playtopia returns to Cape Town this year with a large continent of global developers and local talent.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Thuthukile Zuma is vying for ANC deputy chair in Johannesburg as delegates elect new regional leaders.

Entertainment
Lamola rejects Rubio’s criticism, saying South Africa chooses its own path while remaining open to respectful partnership with the US.

Science/Tech
Privacy stalwart Nicholas Merrill spent a decade fighting an FBI surveillance order. Now he wants to sell you phone service—without knowing almost anything about you.

Science/Tech
The diverging path of China’s two leading AI players shows where the country’s artificial intelligence industry is headed.
Science/Tech
Investors are deciding within 15 minutes whether to shovel millions into A.I. start-ups and taking entrepreneurs weight lifting and rock climbing to get deals done.
Science/Tech
Subaru owners are reporting full-screen SiriusXM pop-up ads appearing on their infotainment systems while driving — sometimes even overriding Apple CarPlay. Subaru says the ads appear only twice a year, but frustrated drivers argue the practice is distracting, unsafe, and a sign of an industry trend that’s likely to get worse. The Drive reports: At least one 2024 Crosstrek owner reported that...
Motoring

Motoring
This is how much you can expect to spend on petrol when driving to the beach this holiday season.
Motoring

Motoring
BYD has finally launched the new Sealion 5 in South Africa, a plug-in hybrid SUV that’s R100,000 cheaper than its closest competitor.

Health
Diseases like pneumonia and flu must be taken much more seriously, England’s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty says.

Health
Here’s a simple way to make sure your wants and needs are being heard.
Health
The federal vaccine panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is likely to decide on Thursday that the shots should be delayed for infants whose mothers test negative for the virus.
Health
I don’t know how personal I should get with my mental health provider.