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READER LETTER | Adv Sello Mahape is a brilliant lawyer
The work of Adv Mahlape Sello SC at the Madlanga commission conceptualises legal brilliance.

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Reserve Bank Governor shares good news for South African households
South Africa’s shift to a 3% inflation target is expected to significantly boost consumers’ buying power by slowing price increases, reducing debt repayments, and freeing up more disposable income for households.

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S’THEMBISO MSOMI| Suspended Mchunu must resign
The suspended minister owes us a great Christmas gift as a nation; he needs to step down so that our focus can be on the actual criminals and their aides in police uniforms.
South Africa
Three accused in Phala Phala theft case back in court
Three accused in Phala Phala theft case back in court
South Africa
‘Escalating’ gun violence in Gauteng condemned
‘Escalating’ gun violence in Gauteng condemned
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has raised the alarm on the escalating levels of gun violence in the province.
This after a mass shooting in Tshwane over the weekend and the murder of a witness of the Madlanga Commission.
“The…Portfolio Committee on Community Safety is gravely concerned...
South Africa
Call for investment in psychosocial support as suicide rates increase
Call for investment in psychosocial support as suicide rates increase
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has reiterated the call for greater investment in psychosocial services as South Africa confronts an escalating suicide crisis, one of the most severe on the continent.The call comes as South Africa’s suicide rate stands at approximately 23.5...

South Africa
Fannie Masemola set to visit Saulsville after the mass shooting
Police say three gunmen allegedly entered the tavern in the early hours of Sunday

World
Woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min gets four years in jail
The woman claiming she was carrying the ex-Tottenham captain’s child and extorted $200,000 from him.
World
News24 | ‘Praying and waiting for their return’: 100 children kidnapped in Nigeria released
Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 100 children who were among hundreds kidnapped from a Catholic school in northern Nigeria, officials and local media have reported.

World
Man found guilty of Australian beach murder after hiding in India for years
The half-buried body of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley was discovered by her father in October 2018.

World
Japan protests after Chinese fighter jets lock radar on Japanese planes
Tokyo has vowed a ‘calm and resolute’ response as tensions with Beijing continue to escalate.

Africa
Who has been called up for Afcon 2025?
Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Africa
Exploring a Nigerian photographer’s iconic ‘Hairstyles’ series
J. D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere has photographed over 2000 uniqie Nigerian hairstyles.

Africa
Namibia loses bid to overturn ban on rhino horn trade
Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.

Africa
Olympian and other Eritreans freed after 18 years without trial, relatives tell the BBC
Ex-cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, who attended the 1980 Moscow Games, is among 13 released from a notorious jail.

Business
Capitec buying South African company in deal worth R400 million
Capitec is looking to acquire Walletdoc Holdings in a deal that could reach upwards of R400 million.
Business
Ramaphosa responds to latest national disaster in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has cleared up the government’s position and intention around classifying gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) a national disaster, and what it will allow the state to do.
Business
Business

Politics
LIVE: ANC’s 5th National General Council
ANC’s 5th National General Council starts on Monday

Politics
Expert says ANC gathering can’t quell succession speculation
Mashatile says the gathering will not discuss leadership changes.

Politics
Afrika Mayibuye aims for outright majority in 2026 polls: Shivambu
Shivhambu says Afrika Mayibuye seeks to win an outright majority in next year’s local elections

Politics
ANC NGC will not discuss leadership changes: Mashatile
Mashatile says President Cyril Ramaphosa will remain in office until the end of his term.

Sport
‘They player better than last season’: Galaxy coach praises Chiefs
TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic was happy to escape with draw after his side held Kaizer Chiefs at the Mbombela Stadium.

Sport
Three Springboks fighting for a comeback in 2026
Competition in the Springbok squad is at an all-time high, and here are three players who will hope to make a comeback in 2026.

Sport
James and Doncic inspire Lakers victory
LeBron James and Luka Doncic score 60 points between them to fire the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-108 win against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Sport
Ulster seeking ’80-minute performance’ – McCann
Ulster back row David McCann believes the province will be “hard to deal with” if they can achieve greater consistency across games.
Education
Malawi: Government Unveils Key Fee Changes Under Free Secondary Education Plan
[Nyasa Times] Minister of Education, Science and Technology Bright Msaka has outlined sweeping fee reforms as part of the government’s plan to roll out the Free Secondary Education Policy, setting clear timelines for the abolition of various charges in public secondary schools.
Education
Malawi: Malawi Moves to Make Education Free As It Abolishes School Fees
[RFI] Malawi’s newly elected president, 85-year-old Peter Mutharika, has delivered on his campaign promise to make primary and secondary education free by abolishing almost all school-related fees.
Education
Nigeria: Govt Reportedly Secures Release of 100 Abducted Catholic School Children in Niger State
[This Day] About 100 children abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State have reportedly regained their freedom two weeks after they were taken by armed men, according to media reports on Sunday.

Education
Young unemployed to be offered work in construction and hospitality in UK
About 350,000 new places to be offered to ‘neets’ with ‘sanctions’ levied for those who do not engage, says DWP
Young unemployed people will be offered training or job opportunities in construction, care and hospitality as part of a UK government scheme, but could have their benefits cut if they do not take up offers.
Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary, announced on Sunday that...

Lifestyle
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau make romance Instagram official
Pop singer Katy Perry and former Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have launched their relationship on Instagram.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
FlySafair transforms aircraft into ‘Santa’s Sleigh’ for Christmas
Is it a bird? A plane? You’re half-right about the plane part – it’s ‘Santa’s Sleigh’, courtesy of FlySafair. Take a look…

Lifestyle
‘Trigger warning’: Siya Kolisi’s alleged girlfriend on eating disorder
Rachel John, the woman rumoured to be dating Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, revealed that she struggled with an eating disorder.

Entertainment
Cardoso blames injuries for Sundowns’ inconsistency
‘We had many players that had several long-term injuries,’ Cardoso said.

Entertainment
‘We can’t wait to play in front of our people,’ says Dobson after Stormers’ away winning run
The Stormers have won seven straight games to start their season, six in the URC and one in the Champions Cup.

Entertainment
Nhleko backs Mbokazi’s MLS move as springboard to Europe
‘I’m hopeful he will work hard and move to Europe. This should be a stepping stone for him,’ he said.

Entertainment
Seven killed in head-on collision on N12 near Emalahleni
Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Science/Tech
Discover South Africa’s premier 737sqm photography destination – A new era for creators
At Outdoorphoto, we have spent more than two decades walking a journey with creators.

Science/Tech
Nersa plan ushers in major shift in South Africa’s electricity market
Nersa draft rules are set to change traditional municipal electricity revenue structures fundamentally.
Science/Tech
Was the Airbus A320 Recall Caused By Cosmic Rays?
What triggered that Airbus emergency software recall? The BBC reports that Airbus’s initial investigation into an aircraft’s sudden drop in altitude linked it “to a malfunction in one of the aircraft’s computers that controls moving parts on the aircraft’s wings and tail.” But that malfunction “seems to have been triggered by cosmic radiation bombarding the Earth on the day of the flight…” The...

Science/Tech
Capitec to buy fintech Walletdoc in R400-million deal
Capitec is acquiring 100% of Walletdoc in a deal worth up to R400-million to accelerate its digital payments strategy.

Motoring
New R3.6-million Corvette Stingray goes on sale in South Africa – Photos
This is what a R3.6-million American supercar looks like.
Motoring

Motoring
6 countries want to get rid of Europe’s car ban
A growing number of European countries are pushing to have the EU’s impending ban on combustion engine vehicles softened.

Motoring
Problems for Afrikaans Uber in South Africa
While it recently celebrated its 1st birthday, Afrikaans e-hailing service Wanatu is being criticised for not fixing its buggy app and charging users exorbitant fees.
Health
The Married Scientists Torn Apart by a Covid Bioweapon Theory
In 2020, a Chinese virologist fled to the United States, aided by allies of President Trump who sought to promote her unproven theories about the origins of Covid-19. Her husband still can’t find her.
Health
California Discourages Wild Mushroom Foraging After Fatal Outbreak
Officials said one person was killed and 20 others were poisoned after eating death cap mushrooms, which look and taste like safe mushrooms but can cause liver failure.
Health
Kidney Recipient Dies After Transplant From Organ Donor Who Had Rabies
Only four donors have transmitted rabies to organ transplant recipients since 1978, according to federal officials.
Health
Chuck Kesey, Probiotic Yogurt Pioneer, Dies at 87
The younger brother of Ken Kesey, the novelist and counterculture luminary, he turned a defunct creamery into what is now Nancy’s Probiotic Foods.