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While nobody new has officially thrown their hat in the ring, these are some of the people rumoured to have growing support for the DA’s 2026 leadership election.

England cause confusion as Brydon Carse makes his way to the crease to bat at number three on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Ben Duckett goes on the attack, ramping Michael Neser for six over as England start aggressively in their pursuit of 175 runs to win the fourth Ashes Test on day two in Melbourne.

Brydon Carse takes two wickets in three deliveries, as Michael Neser and Mitchell Starc are both dismissed for a duck to leave Australia 121-9 on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

SAPU has raised concerns about the safety of the officers.

Clifton, Camp’s Bay, Melkbosstrand, Muizenberg, are some of the favourite hang outs

The SANDF members were trying to cross the river from Komatipoort to the Lebombo Border Post.

Veteran SABC journalist, Veronica Fourie, passed away in an ambulance on her way to the hospital

The U.S. will shift some of the burden of defense to its allies, and it will equip them for it. One ally’s equipment: nuclear submarines for South Korea.

Historically, the U.S. had been the top donor for global health. That changed dramatically this year. We look at the new approach the U.S. is pursuing and what this has meant for people on the ground.

President Trump ordered U.S. strikes on ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria, in response to what he claimed is persecution of Christians

Police say the attacker, from the occupied West Bank, ran over at least one person before stabbing another victim several miles away.

Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

A drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.

Antoine Semenyo is set to make a final decision on his future with Manchester City in advanced talks over a January move for the Bournemouth forward.

As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

Cape Town is comfortably building the most houses across South Africa’s metros, but still can’t keep up with demand.

The man who took a chance on a failing French kitchenware brand has been added among South Africa’s dollar-billionaires.

While the latest crime statistics show a broad-based decline in reported crimes across most categories in South Africa, white collar crime has continued to rise, with no sign of slowing down.

The EFF has described the attacks as a violation of African sovereignty.

More than R2 billion was embezzled from the hospital.

ANCYL spokesperson Zama Khanyase says President Cyril Ramaphosa has shown support for their call.

Community activist Mario “Gatto” Wanza died on Wednesday at the age of 59.

Ben Stokes punishes Jake Weatherald’s decision not to play his delivery, as the ball nips back inside before hitting the off stump as Australia fall to 40-2 on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim “happy” with side’s 1-0 win against Newcastle United after last minute injuries including Bruni Fernandes.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says he is “disappointed with performance” as his side loses 1-0 in a “frustrating game” against Manchester United on Boxing Day at Old Trafford.

Manchester United are considering a move for James Garner, Chelsea want to offload Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, Sandro Tonali is a target for Juventus, plus more.

A record number of citizens will apply for the SA smart ID card in 2026, as the old green mamba ID book becomes a relic of the past …

The real Grinch? A video of a Cape Peninsula baboon helping itself to Christmas goodies has gone viral on social media…

Despite the backlash and security threats, The Kiffness show will go ahead at Kirstenbosch Gardens this weekend…

The number of teenage mothers who gave birth on Christmas Day has increased, raising concern regarding adolescent pregnancy in South Africa.

Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga said pregnancy makes teenagers more vulnerable to poverty and gender-based violence

Another case of foot-and-mouth disease was identified in the Eastern Cape this week

In an entertaining SA20 opener DSG made a major statement by edging defending champs MI Cape Town on their home turf in front of a sold out Newlands.

Catch up on the biggest stories of Friday, 26 December 2025 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

 UK Financial Ltd today confirmed the completion of mandatory compliance actions in preparation for the introduction of the MayaCat Security Token (SMCAT) — the first SEC-ready ERC-3643 structured digital asset introduced for open-market exchange trading — on the CATEX exchange. This milestone represents a major step forward in building regulatory-ready blockchain infrastructure designed...

All of South Africa’s traditional banks have decreased their ATM footprint over the past five years — with one exception.

Crypto is up today because stocks broke a new ATH heading into year-end. A Santa rally is starting to form, Bitcoin is rebounding toward $90,000, and risk appetite is creeping back after weeks of defensive positioning. But is this a true reversal or just a counter-trend rally? Markets remain fragile, and only the strongest projects […]

Crypto markets rarely reward patience after the fact. They reward positioning before the crowd arrives. Early access, structured timing, and narrative strength often decide which assets outperform. That is why investors tracking the next big crypto opportunities are now looking beyond charts and toward projects that combine timing, structure, and momentum. In today’s market, five […]

Tyre theft is a massive problem in South Africa, but there are a few simple measures you can take to avoid becoming a victim.

There are several steps you should take if you are caught in a hailstorm, and a few steps to assess the damage.

Global automakers are facing greater uncertainty as they navigate an environment of trade tensions, regulatory changes and uncertain economic outlooks.

Some of the lamps – which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder – are available to loan for up to three weeks.

UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year.