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Walmart’s big plans to beat Checkers and Pick n Pay in South Africa
Walmart has launched in South Africa with some of the lowest prices on groceries in the country, and has plans to take on the biggest local competitors.
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Walmart has launched in South Africa with some of the lowest prices on groceries in the country, and has plans to take on the biggest local competitors.

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Tshegofatso Mabasa’s dream of becoming Orlando Pirates’ all-time goalscorer has been dented as he could leave in January.

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Limpopo-born DJ and producer Darque is gearing up for his biggest record yet, coming next year with Shimza. But before then the 34-year-old will be heating up the decks this festive season and he tells Sowetan what it takes to own the summer.
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South Africa
Three persons of interests identified in “Witness D” murder case
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says the police have identified three persons of interest that they believe can assist in solving the murder case of Marius Van Der Merwe.“We are closing in on these suspects as our investigations reach a very advanced and sensitive stage,” General Masemola said...

South Africa
Wilhemina Jacoba and Phakamani Hlongwane linked to distributing rotten & expired food granted bail

South Africa
SANASE says there is a big chance that special needs schools in KZN might not operate next year
South Africa
Nzimande meets with department’s entities
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande has held one-on-one meetings with the leadership of his department’s entities as part of efforts to enhance the impact and visibility of the department.Held last week, the discussions followed a special meeting held in August with the Chairpersons and CEOs of the...
World
Two more Thai soldiers were killed in renewed border clashes with neighbour Cambodia, the Thai army said, raising the death toll for Thai troops to three.

World
The US and other governments derailed agreement on a global environment study, it’s co-chair says.
World
Jimmy Kimmel has extended his contract with Disney-owned ABC for a year, months after his late-night show was yanked off the air in a confrontation with President Donald Trump’s administration.

World
The roots of the South East Asian neighbours’ dispute go back more than a century.

Africa
Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

Africa
Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

Africa
Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

Africa
Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

Business
Stefanutti Stocks has completed a massive restructuring after settling a claim with Eskom over the Kusile Power Station.
Business

Business
The job market is dynamic, influenced by technological advancement, economic needs, and evolving social structures.
Business

Politics
COPE says it’s determined to stabilise the party’s leadership ahead of 2026 local elections

Politics
The ANC is holding its National General Council at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg.

Politics
The second day of the ANC National General Council continues in Boksburg this morning in Joburg

Politics
The SACP has decided to contest next year’s local government elections alone.

Sport
The World Cup winner’s medal of a former Springbok has been sold almost straight after it went on auction, fetching a price of R62,500.

Sport
Orlando Pirates are reportedly plotting a blockbuster January transfer move for another Polokwane City star.

Sport
Bafana Bafana are set for one last test before the Africa Cup Of Nations in Morocco in two weeks. Can they win the tournament?

Sport
Chris Sutton and Conor Coady discuss Aston Villa’s title credentials and their admiration for manager Unai Emery on the Monday Night Club.
Education
[GroundUp] Company ordered to repay money. Disciplinary action must be taken against 16 officials.
Education
[GroundUp] Policy to close small schools forces children to walk far to get to school
Education
[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, on the safe return of 100 students abducted from a Catholic school in the state last month.
Education
[Premium Times] The children were handed over to the governor by representatives of the National Security Adviser (NSA) office

Lifestyle
Grab your tongs, charcoal and beach towel – it’s time to head to Cape Town’s beaches for a sizzling summer braai!

Lifestyle
A Cape Town driver who attacked a young family – including a six-month-old baby passenger – in a road rage incident, has faced the law…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The national average for the number of tenants paying on time in the third quarter is almost 70%.

Entertainment
“I don’t apply for jobs and that’s not being egoistic. It’s about the plan and you must show me the plan,” he said.

Entertainment
Eskom areas experiencing morning and evening load reduction include communities across two main blocks.

Entertainment
For practical purposes, I’m limiting highlights to the Western and Eastern Cape.

Science/Tech
Galaxy’s AI camera magic transforms faraway seats into crisp, front-row experiences at every memorable moment.

Science/Tech
The new Spendl debit card aims to simplify digital assets by letting users spend crypto like ordinary money.

Science/Tech
Eskom and government seem to be reluctant in announcing load-shedding is finally over.

Science/Tech
The delisting of the video entertainment group will proceed upon commencement of trading on the JSE and A2X on 10 December.

Motoring
Kia and Jeep have issued safety recalls for 18,923 cars sold in South Africa.

Motoring
South Africa’s legacy national oil company, PetroSA, has approved a deal to give Shell a major stake off the country’s west coast.

Motoring
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has taken the covers off a new supercar called the GT, and it’s coming to South Africa.

Motoring
An investigation has uncovered extensive fraud at South Africa’s Driver’s Licence Testing Centres, including over 190,000 dodgy licence cards.

Health
Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain.
Health
Statistics show a clear spike in eight cancers, but some experts say that many cases never needed to be found.

Health
It’s a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.

Health
Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures in new Scottish legislation.