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WEATHER: Intense thunderstorms and possible flooding expected in parts of SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 2 December 2025.
TUESDAY, 02 DECEMBER 2025, 06:52

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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 2 December 2025.

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Jabulani ‘Zann’ Mathibe, a 44-year-old father of two from Meadowlands, Soweto, has launched his rap career with his debut EP, Pain and Snakes, addressing his journey with an HIV-positive diagnosis.

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The Independent Police Investigative Directorate report had found that Mkhwanazi’s decision to fit blue lights and also entering into a memorandum of demands on behalf on the city with a security company owned by Matlala amounts to fraud.

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The narrative highlights a troubling event where public representatives in a legislative platform expressed support for Vusimuzi Matlala, a former convict facing serious criminal allegations, overshadowing accountability and victim empathy.

South Africa
Santaco will be active at major taxi ranks, routes, and hotspots to ensure safer travel.

South Africa
Wentworth residents in Durban took to the streets to protest against rising gang violence.

South Africa
World AIDS Day is being commemorated at the Ga-Masemola stadium in Limpopo.

South Africa
South African Weather Service has urged the public to take weather warnings seriously.

World
A Gallup poll suggests 40% of US women aged 15 to 44 would move abroad if they could. Women who took the plunge tell us why.

World
Afghans who were in the process of seeking asylum in the United States have had their hopes repeatedly dashed under this Trump administration. In the U.S., they live in fear of ICE detention.

World
Joaquín Guzmán López’s guilty plea comes after US prosecutors pledged last May to not pursue the death penalty against him.

World
Rahmanullah Lakanwal an Afghan national, is accused of shooting two National Guard soldiers on November 26. One of those soldiers, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, died from her wounds.

Africa
Andre Onana is one of several high-profile players left out of Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations squad, as federation president Samuel Eto’o sacks the manager just weeks before the tournament.

Africa
The group has been charged under a law which prohibits people from joining foreign armies.

Africa
Anicet Ekane’s lawyer says the family was given little explanation – “his wife was just presented the corpse”.

Africa
A church is raided in central Nigeria and a wedding party in the mostly Muslim north.

Business
Two lower courts have already ruled against President Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.

Business
Chancellor’s next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

Business
Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

Business
DStv owner Multichoice has alerted subscribers to the looming end of its agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, which means several popular channels could be ending in the new year.

Politics
Police Minister is expected to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria at 2pm.

Politics
ANC secretary Fikile Mbalula says NGC will not be about the removal of President Ramaphosa

Politics
Senzo Mchunu and Dr Imogen Mashaz set to appear before the Madlanga Commission onTuesday

Politics
Lucky Montana resigned as uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) MP on Monday afternoon.

Sport
World number 52 Scott Donaldson gains one of the best victories of his career as he beats eighth seed Mark Allen in a late-night finish on day three of the UK Championship.

Sport
James Trafford eyes Manchester City exit, Jean-Philippe Mateta is wanted by AC Milan, Atletico Madrid are ready to sell Conor Gallagher, plus more.

Sport
‘Why would you do that?’ – Sutton on Spurs fans booing

Sport
After dreaming of playing in the NFL, Charlie Smyth says making his debut for the New Orleans Saints was “the moment I’ve been waiting for”.
Education
[Liberian Observer] A world-class Liberian mathematician, engaged in pioneering global research has come full circle, returning to his University of Liberia roots after a chance meeting with UL President Dr. Layli Maparyan.
Education
[ANGOP] Luanda — The President of the Republic of Angola and African Union Chair, João Lourenço, on Saturday called on the Member States to invest in education capable of preparing children to develop relevant skills, access decent jobs and assume a prominent role in the development of the continent.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] – The Liberian government has placed more than 225 volunteer teachers in Nimba County on the national payroll, formalizing years of unpaid service and signaling a major boost to the county’s education workforce.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] – The 105th graduating class of the University of Liberia’s Graduate School and Professional Studies has inaugurated its new leadership, with President Prince N. Johnson vowing to steer the class with “humility, accountability, and unity” as they prepare to enter the professional world.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Global home-improvement giant MR. D.I.Y. has officially entered the KwaZulu-Natal market, opening its first regional store.

Lifestyle
The PowerBall jackpot is at an estimated R62 million, with the next draw set to take place on Tuesday, 2 December.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
It seems that CSA has put all its eggs into promoting the national teams and the SA20 competition.

Entertainment
Pretoria and Johannesburg were hit by severe hail, flooding and infrastructure damage as emergency teams rushed to assess the impact.

Entertainment
Vusi Shongwe called Cat Matlala “grootman” and also seemed sympathetic towards the controversial businessman

Entertainment
A prenatal grant could improve child health, yet critics warn it may fuel “baby farming.” Should children suffer for adults’ motives?
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Conversation, written by authors Adrian R. Bell, Anne Curry, and Jason Sadler: When you picture medieval warfare, you might think of epic battles and famous monarchs. But what about the everyday soldiers who actually filled the ranks? Until recently, their stories were scattered across handwritten manuscripts in Latin or French and difficult to...
Science/Tech
Longtime Slashdot reader krouic shares a report from Europol: From November 24-28, 2025, Europol supported an action week conducted by law enforcement authorities from Switzerland and Germany in Zurich, Switzerland. The operation focused on taking down the illegal cryptocurrency mixing service Cryptomixer, which is suspected of facilitating cybercrime and money laundering. Three servers were...
Science/Tech
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania finds that preteens who own smartphones by age 12 have significantly higher odds of depression, obesity, and poor sleep compared to their peers. Axios reports: Kids who owned a smartphone at age 12 were found to have about 31% higher odds of depression, 40% higher odds of obesity and 62% higher odds of insufficient sleep than their peers who...
Science/Tech
Apple’s longtime AI chief John Giannandrea is retiring, with former Microsoft and Google AI leader Amar Subramanya stepping in to take over. MacRumors notes the retirement comes after the company’s repeated delays in delivering its revamped Siri and internal turmoil that led to an AI team exodus. From the report: Giannandrea will serve as an advisor between now and 2026, with former Microsoft...

Motoring
A new feature in public parking spaces will allow owners to “lock” their number plates to prevent vehicle theft.
Motoring
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Motoring
More than 1,800 cars were sold in South Africa every day this November.
Health
While the president said he had a M.R.I. exam, a physician’s memo released by the White House was less specific.

Health
Forever chemicals, or PFAS, exist in many household items such as waterproof clothing and cookware.
Health
Autism rates have increased in recent decades, but the reasons are more complicated than what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has presented.

Health
The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women.