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Remembering Madiba, 12 years after his death
Some figures, like Madiba, leave a mark that time cannot fade.
MONDAY, 08 DECEMBER 2025, 10:26

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Some figures, like Madiba, leave a mark that time cannot fade.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has launched a scathing attack on the South African government.
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Lando Norris secures maiden championship in nail-biting Formula 1 finale

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Prize-winning designer talks about the ‘sacrifices and tears’ behind his success

South Africa
Police say three gunmen allegedly entered the tavern in the early hours of Sunday

South Africa
Seven people have died in a horrific accident on N12 between Ogies and eMahlahleni in Mpumalanga

South Africa
Billions have been lost to corruption in South Africa, with very little accountability or justice
South Africa
Cape Winelands District Municipality firefighters are battling a new blaze above De Doorns in the Hex River Valley.

World
The woman claiming she was carrying the ex-Tottenham captain’s child and extorted $200,000 from him.
World
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
The half-buried body of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley was discovered by her father in October 2018.

World
Tokyo has vowed a ‘calm and resolute’ response as tensions with Beijing continue to escalate.

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

Africa
J. D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere has photographed over 2000 uniqie Nigerian hairstyles.

Africa
Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.

Africa
Ex-cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, who attended the 1980 Moscow Games, is among 13 released from a notorious jail.

Business
Capitec is looking to acquire Walletdoc Holdings in a deal that could reach upwards of R400 million.
Business
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
ANC’s 5th National General Council starts on Monday

Politics
Mashatile says the gathering will not discuss leadership changes.

Politics
Shivhambu says Afrika Mayibuye seeks to win an outright majority in next year’s local elections

Politics
Mashatile says President Cyril Ramaphosa will remain in office until the end of his term.

Sport
Ulster back row David McCann believes the province will be “hard to deal with” if they can achieve greater consistency across games.

Sport
A look at the winners and losers in the 2025 Formula One season which came to an end on Sunday with Lando Norris winning the title.

Sport
Wolves have had a nightmare start to the Premier League season but can they avoid Derby’s unwanted record?

Sport
With the first round of matches in the 2025-26 Champions Cup all done and dusted, we take a look at what we learned from the opening weekend’s fixtures.
Education
[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
[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
[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
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
Pop singer Katy Perry and former Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have launched their relationship on Instagram.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
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
Rachel John, the woman rumoured to be dating Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, revealed that she struggled with an eating disorder.

Entertainment
The Stormers have won seven straight games to start their season, six in the URC and one in the Champions Cup.

Entertainment
‘I’m hopeful he will work hard and move to Europe. This should be a stepping stone for him,’ he said.

Entertainment
Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Entertainment
‘We will discuss it,’ Ben Youssef told SuperSport TV.

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

Science/Tech
MyBroadband found that large amounts of disappearing data seems to be a thing of the past.

Science/Tech
Capitec has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of fintech innovator Walletdoc. The deal, valued at up to R400 million, signals a fierce new chapter in the competition for the country’s online and in-app transaction flows. The bank announced today its agreement to acquire Walletdoc Holdings, subject to regulatory approvals. Walletdoc, established in […]

Science/Tech
Africa Bitcoin Corporation has appointed economist and author Saifedean Ammous as its “bitcoin strategic advisor”.

Motoring
This is what a R3.6-million American supercar looks like.
Motoring

Motoring
A growing number of European countries are pushing to have the EU’s impending ban on combustion engine vehicles softened.

Motoring
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
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
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
Only four donors have transmitted rabies to organ transplant recipients since 1978, according to federal officials.
Health
The younger brother of Ken Kesey, the novelist and counterculture luminary, he turned a defunct creamery into what is now Nancy’s Probiotic Foods.