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Best news for South Africa’s economy in 14 years
South African business confidence surged to its highest level since 2011 in November, boosted by a tourism boom.
THURSDAY, 11 DECEMBER 2025, 13:52

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South African business confidence surged to its highest level since 2011 in November, boosted by a tourism boom.

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The Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run returns on April 10, 2026, giving runners the choice between two distances: 16km and 24km.
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Jiangling Motors Corporation has returned to the local market under Salvador Caetano South Africa.
South Africa
eThekwini launches climate change forum to drive urgent action and resilience
In a bold step to combat the escalating impacts of climate change, the eThekwini Municipality has officially launched the Municipal Forum for Climate Change at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC).
The Forum is designed as a multi-stakeholder platform to drive the implementation of...

South Africa
About 35 suspects are linked to defrauding the government of R161-million in COVID funds.
South Africa
Accelerating the rollout of free Wi-Fi
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has emphasised the importance of ensuring that all South Africans have access to reliable internet connectivity.
“Connectivity cannot be static. Whether at home, at work or in transit, South Africans need reliable access to stay part of the digital economy,” the...

South Africa
Manamela says he will not allow the recent exposure of fraud at VUT to affect 2026 academic year

World
The Trump administration says it seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, as Congress presses for answers about U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats and the admiral overseeing the strikes retires.

World
NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Richard Haass {hahs}, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, about the U.S. seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

World
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado appeared in public for the first time in 11 months after a daring escape from her homeland when she emerged from a hotel balcony in Norway’s capital.

World
The junta has stepped up bombardments by air in an attempt to reclaim territory from ethnic armies.

Africa
Ghana says its citizens were subjected to “humiliating treatment” in Israel, which has not commented.

Africa
The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.

Africa
Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Africa
Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.

Business
South African chocolate lovers have reason to feel optimistic heading into the festive season, with global cocoa prices finally easing after two years of volatility.

Business
South African business confidence surged to its highest level since 2011 in November, boosted by a tourism boom.
Business
Business

Politics
PAC is holding its Elective Conference in Gqeberha, which started today it will end on Sunday

Politics
DA in Gauteng has accused MEC Faith Mazibuko of exploiting nurses over unpaid two month salaries

Politics
The DA has been pushing for the abolition of cadre deployment through court action.

Politics
Minister Hlabisa says consultations are under way with IEC on choosing date for 2026 elections

Sport
Cardiff City winger Ollie Tanner is back in full training and close to a return to action following four months out with an ankle injury.

Sport
Lionel Messi is heading to India to unveil a 70ft statue of himself as part of a three-day ‘GOAT Tour’.
Sport
SA Rugby have locked in the services of Rassie Erasmus until 2031, but that hasn’t stopped them from considering a succession plan.

Sport
Sir Chris Hoy breaks his leg in a cycling crash which he describes as the “worst” of his life.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Lazizi Welfare Foundation marked the holiday season with a celebration that went beyond festivity, highlighting its commitment to quality education for every child.
Education
[This Day] The AMIR Fund has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with African Church Grammar School, Abeokuta, Ogun State, formally reviving its long-standing prize-giving tradition and expanding the fund’s impact in education.
Education
[New Times] Over half of Kigali’s O-Level students failed national exams this year, raising alarm among educators. Stakeholders from across the city therefore convened in Gasabo District on Wednesday, December 10, to discuss the underperformance of a number of primary and secondary schools.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia: Notre Dame University Liberia made history over the weekend as it celebrated the graduation of its very first class of students.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
The Winchester in Sea Point has entered a new era, unveiling a refreshed collection of guest rooms and fully redesigned event spaces.

Entertainment
Now spanning four models, the newly added Core loses a few features, but keeps the same powertrain as the rest of the range.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Residents are advised to take necessary precautions during thunderstorm periods.

Entertainment
Employment in South Africa still limps along, while it is only projected to take off once the country’s economic growth reaches 3%.

Science/Tech
South African fintech startup Tappy is launching a digital payments revolution from the ground up, targeting the millions of service workers left behind by the cashless shift. With 50,000 devices already distributed, its low-cost wearable platform enables instant tips and payments without the need for cards, apps, or even a bank account, beginning its national […]

Science/Tech
Vodacom’s Value News Network releases short-form videos on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

Science/Tech
Vodacom Business has unveiled its enhanced Corporate Connect offering.

Science/Tech
Fragmented value-added service environments increase costs, hinder agility and reduce network performance.
Motoring

Motoring
Jaecoo has slashed the starting price of the J5 SUV by R40,000 in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
Diesel users can look forward to a price cut next month, though petrol motorists won’t be as lucky.
Health
Clinical guidelines are vague, so we asked psychiatrists what to consider when deciding whether to continue taking these medications.
Health
Surro Connections held itself out as a reliable business. Now, clients have lost as much as tens of thousands of dollars meant to compensate women carrying their pregnancies.

Health
Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.

Health
The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs.