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Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is preparing to challenge for a top leadership slot in the ANC, according to people familiar with the matter.

Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka warned that President Cyril Ramaphosa and outgoing NPA head Shamila Batohi are running out of time to confront South Africa’s deepening corruption crisis.

Dept of labour in Free State has closed down its Petrusburg Labour Centre after an attack

The incident happened on Saturday night at the victim’s home following an altercation.

The King is the sole trustee of the Trust, which administers 3 million hectares of communal lands

Hawks say teams probing another suspect uncovered a large drug lab in Makapanstad.

Indian authorities confirmed the two brothers boarded a flight to Phuket in Thailand shortly after the incident.

Kyiv is seeking to resist a US push for a deal which would see territory handed over to Russia.

It was not clear if he would stay in his rent-stabilised apartment in the borough of Queens.

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

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

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

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

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Tuesday, 9 December 2025.

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Ford, one of the most popular car brands in South Africa, has a much worse media sentiment rating than its main competitors, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Suzuki.

Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.

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

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

Ramaphosa was speaking at the ANC’s 5th National General Council in Boksburg.

Mahumapelo says the US must not dictate South Africa’s geo-political perspectives.

Keep track of the live scoring as the Proteas take on India in the first T20 match in a five-game series on Tuesday.

Orlando Pirates hardly allow transfer windows to pass without action. Durban City’s Mfanafuthi Mkhize is a reported January target.

After predicting a Pirates defeat, Khanye admits Mofokeng proved him wrong with a match-winning display in the Carling Knockout Cup final.

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

ANC employees picket outside party’s fifth National General Council (NGC), despite claims that unpaid salaries would be resolved …

Minister John Steenhuisen has addressed reports he misused a political party credit card for personal purchases, like ordering Uber Eats…

WSAR teams were called out to Cecelia Forest after a hiker reported an unconscious and unresponsive man near the waterfall.

Saws forecasts a 60% chance of severe thunderstorms over most parts of Gauteng for Tuesday.

Ramaphosa noted the ANC lost its majority nationally and in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, in particular due to the MK party.

Tonight’s draw might change one lucky player’s life

Pressure could already be mounting on Bulls coach Johan Ackermann after an indifferent start to life at Loftus.

MTN Nigeria and Huawei have jointly completed the commercial deployment of the inclusive RuralCow solution.

With a series of record highs and crushing sell-offs, 2025 has been a roller-coaster ride for bitcoin.

A pioneering investment model that embeds a new CEO directly into a business is making its debut in South Africa’s industrial sector. Secha Capital, alongside 27four and Shade Tree Capital, has announced a strategic investment in Barracuda Holdings Ltd, a leading local electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider. The deal introduces the Chief Executive Operator Investor […]

NewSoftwares LLC today announced one of the most significant milestones in the history of its flagship security product, Folder Lock. The company has released Folder Lock 10.1.13 for Windows, delivering faster encryption, improved reliability, and upgraded cloud functionality, alongside the debut of Folder Lock 10 for Mac, the first-ever macOS edition of the globally acclaimed […]

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

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

Crossovers and SUVs may be popular, but hatchbacks remain the king of affordability in South Africa.

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

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