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Parental leave changes for South Africa
The Constitutional Court’s has rules that all South African parents should share four months and 10 days of parental leave, which means that employers need to implement major operational changes.
WEDNESDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2025, 10:02

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The Constitutional Court’s has rules that all South African parents should share four months and 10 days of parental leave, which means that employers need to implement major operational changes.

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The Johannesburg public order policing unit arrested two suspects and rescued an alleged kidnapping victim during funeral proceedings in Bekkersdal on Monday.
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Through the blending of various traditions, Ali Ntieche is not only selling art — he is also creating cultural bridges between African countries.

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Mpumalanga police have activated a 72-hour plan after a shooting in which two men were killed and a woman critically injured on the Nyongane Main Road in Hazyview on Tuesday.

South Africa
Animal Anti-Cruelty’s Bronwyn Ablett says fireworks cause trauma for animals.
South Africa
Minister meets with family of late SANDF member
The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, has met with the family of the late corporal T.J. Motsamai, who lost his life during a recent military operation.
The Minister was accompanied on her visit on Tuesday by the SANDF Surgeon General, Chief of the South African Military Health Services, Lt Gen (Dr) Peter...
South Africa
Call to remain vigilant as SA ushers in New Year
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is urging men and women to be extra vigilant when going out to various places of entertainment as the country ushers in the New Year.The SAPS has picked up on a modus operandi that is being utilised by syndicates to rob mainly men of their belongings.”This festive season, the SAPS has noted a...
South Africa
Mpumalanga conducts law enforcement operations
The South African Police Service (SAPS), in collaboration with other law enforcers, continues to conduct operations aimed at preventing and combating crime in places of interest in Mpumalanga.
Their efforts yielded significant results across Nkangala, Ehlanzeni and Gert Sibande Districts during an operation conducted between 26 and...
World
A video of a protester sitting in the street and facing down police on motorbikes during demonstrations that erupted in Tehran in recent days has gone viral on social media, with some observers calling it Iran’s “Tiananmen moment”.

World
The release is part of a new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border.
World
The Trump administration in recent months has latched onto news of a large-scale public benefit fraud scandal to carry out immigration raids and harsher policies targeting Minnesota’s large Somali migrant community.

World
Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.

Africa
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

Africa
Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
“We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music” – residents tell the BBC of militants’ rule.

Africa
Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

Business
The rand has marked one of its best years in recent memory in 2025, with economists expecting the good time to keep rolling in the new year.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
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Politics
Former Gauteng Health MEC Hlongwa passed away last week following a short illness.

Politics
Political Killings Task Team was disbanded by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu

Politics
Tributes continue to pour in following the death of former ANC NEC member and MP Dikeledi Magadzi.

Politics
Magadzi was 75 and served as deputy minister in two portfolios: transport and water and sanitation.

Sport
Rookie VJ Edgecombe scores with 1.7 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Sport
How former European champion James Cook changed lives through his tireless work at one of London’s oldest youth clubs.

Sport
Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn has been rushed to hospital in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.

Sport
The identities of the 16 teams that have made it to the knockout phase of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 are now confirmed.
Education
[New Times] Learners who dropped out of secondary school at Senior Four, Five or Six may soon get a second chance to complete their education under a new catch-up programme launched by the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC).
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Ministry of Education approved 211,636 Grade 10 placement review applications with over 100,000 applications including 20,000 for top schools declined due to limited capacity.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Nearly four in 10 Kenyans turned to alternative income sources this year as households grappled with continuing economic pressures, a new Infotrak poll reveals.
Education
The selection of Kamar Samuels, who leads schools on the West Side of Manhattan, could help Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani craft his schools agenda.

Lifestyle
SA and Singapore authorities seized 55kg of rhino horns and big cat parts in a joint operation, arresting two suspects in the process.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Ring in 2026 in Cape Town with parades, concerts and sport while staying ahead of key road closures with these New Year’s Eve travel tips…

Lifestyle
British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo has been recognised for her contribution to music and drama.

Entertainment
The warning comes as many South Africans plan outdoor festivities, fireworks displays and travel to holiday destinations.

Entertainment
Police are on the hunt for the two suspects who fled on foot.

Entertainment
“Any supporter wants to have the best players on the pitch,” he said.

Entertainment
Two SA20 matches will be held on Wednesday, with the Pretoria Capitals facing MI Cape Town at Newlands and Sunrisers Eastern Cape hosting Paarl Royals in Gqeberha.

Science/Tech
As South Africa’s largest and most trusted technology publication, MyBroadband delivers marketing opportunities that stand out and drive measurable results.

Science/Tech
The Takeover Regulation Panel has delivered a scathing ruling against Novus Holdings and ordered it to increase its mandatory offer price for Mustek.
Science/Tech
Israel has operationally deployed Iron Beam, a 100,000-watt laser air-defense system capable of shooting down drones, rockets, and mortars at negligible per-shot cost. According to Tom’s Hardware, it marks the first real-world deployment of a high-energy laser as part of a modern, multi-layered missile defense network. From the report: The Iron Beam is a short-range line-of-sight laser...

Science/Tech
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Motoring
Volvo has identified a potential issue with the high-voltage battery cells manufactured by one of its suppliers on certain vehicles.

Motoring
Chinese brands are competing amongst themselves to dominate South Africa’s fastest-growing car segment.

Motoring
VW’s most expensive SUV has all the luxuries you’d expect with performance to rival a hot hatchback.

Motoring
The deal could be valued at about R20 billion and would involve HOF Capital and BlueFive Capital.

Health
Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.

Health
The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged.

Health
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
Health
Now that the condition is known to spread sexually, there are steps you and your partner can take to prevent it.