Covid fraud and error cost taxpayers £10.9bn, report will say
A lack of anti-fraud controls in Covid support schemes is expected to be highlighted in the report.
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Briton Norris wins his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi
McLaren’s Lando Norris wins his first Formula 1 drivers’ championship by finishing third in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
South Africa to get more storms and ‘excessive’ lightning on Monday
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 8 December 2025
Rayner will make return to cabinet, says Starmer
The prime minister says his “hugely talented” former deputy will one day return to government.
England’s Owen wins Legends finale in Mauritius
Greg Owen’s birdie on the 18th pips Jeev Milkha Singh and Darren Fichardt to the MCB Mauritius Legends title by one stroke.
PLANNING FOR A BETTER FUTURE: Children20 Declaration represents hopes of young people for a better world, says child leader
Children voice their hopes in the Children20 Declaration.
The World Cup–winning Springbok scrumhalf who works at a private equity firm that invested in cellular towers and WeBuyCars
Widely recognised as one of the best scrum halves to ever play rugby, Fourie du Preez joined private equity firm Fledge Capital full-time in 2016.
From pregnancy reveal to heartfelt tributes: Inside Cassper Nyovest’s Fill Up Toyota Stadium concert
The rapper did not fill Toyota Stadium, but he delivered one of his best shows yet
R311 million and 14 years later, yet still no taxi rank
Construction started in 2011 on the Thohoyandou taxi rank.
Collapse of the world’s biggest hospital built in South Africa
For decades, it stood as a testament to what’s possible in South Africa’s public health system and a symbol of medical ambition. Today, however, its condition tells a very different story.
R311 million and 13 years later, yet still no taxi rank
Construction started in 2011 on the Thohoyandou taxi rank.
British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
Photographer Martin Parr, whose colourful images captured British life, has died at the age of 73.
ANC accuses Winde of being ‘evasive’ over R51 000 payment
The ANC in the Western Cape approached the Public Protector over the payment Winde received
ANC must rebuild, Ramaphosa ahead of NGC
The 5th ANC NGC kicks-off on Monday at Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni
The Plan To Get Work Working Again For Young People
The government has a new plan to get nearly a million young people into work.
Tensions mount between the U.S. and Venezuela as President Trump continues military pressure in the region
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Jimmy Story, a former U.S. ambassador to Venezuela, about the American military buildup in the region and pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Reitan holds on for victory at 2025 Nedbank Golf Challenge
South Africa’s Jaden Schaper was a close second after a thrilling final round.
Man arrested after people sprayed with pepper spray at Heathrow
Five people were taken to hospital after an argument between a group of people escalated, police say.
Murder investigation after child and woman die in house fire
Gardaí believe the fire was “deliberately started” and described it as a “reckless, callous and murderous attack” on a family home in Edenderry.
‘Only in Joburg’: Helen Zille directs traffic after lights go out
Does she have your vote? Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille posted a video of her taking on Joburg traffic after a robot stopped working…