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Lorch has five goals and four assists to his name this season, but Broos reiterates he cannot help Bafana Bafana with anything.

Here are some of the key developments happening in South Africa today, 11 December 2025.

The number of teenagers involved in the drugs trade has quadrupled in eight years, the government says.

Maburna is facing nine counts, including three counts of attempted murder, robbery

19 taxi operators arrested in connection with taxi violence in the Malamulele-Giyani route, Limpopo

The department says the breach was detected through its internal monitoring and oversight systems.

Shebe Maburna’s bail application will continue in court on Thursday.

Using U.S. forces to take control of a merchant ship is unusual and marks the Trump administration’s latest push to increase pressure on Maduro, who has been charged with narcoterrorism.

The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.

A prominent shogi player says current rules force players to choose between their children and careers.

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

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

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

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Thursday, 11 December 2025.

As the festive season approaches, many South Africans are looking forward to travel, rest, and celebrations.

A new gold mine, Qala Shallows, has opened in South Africa, which is the first of its kind to be opened in the last 15 years, and it’s expected to create over 1,000 new jobs in the country. 

Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.

He was addressing the media yesterday at the ANC’s four-day National General Council.

MDB chair says communities were invited to submit proposals on how wards should be constituted.

Kashe-Katiya believes the SACP should ideally remain central to discussions on the NDR.

Kaizer Chiefs may have improved defensively. However, their inability to finish chances is a familiar failing that isn’t a huge surprise.

Eddie Jones will coach Japan at Rugby World Cup 2027 after surviving a performance review at the end of a mixed second year back in charge.

Football club owner Rob Smethurst discusses how Macclesfield FC contributed to overcoming a personal struggle with addiction.

Tshegofatso Mabasa is in his peak years as a striker, but he’s now fallen out of favour for both Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana.

Qualifications watchdog launches consultation amid complaints from pupils about writing fatigue in exams

Students could be sitting some of their GCSEs and A-levels on a laptop by the end of the decade, according to England’s qualifications watchdog.

Amid complaints from pupils of writing fatigue in exams because their hand muscles “are not strong enough”, Ofqual is launching a three-month...

Here’s the latest outlook for SASSA Old-Age grants in the New Year, with beneficiaries encouraged to spend frugally over Christmas …

Elon Musk’s comments in favour of immigrants returning to their home countries have been labelled ‘hypocritical’ by social media users.

Basetsana Kumalo posts a loving message for husband, Romeo Kumalo, on their silver anniversary.

The 19-month-old toddler suffered from severe blunt-force trauma to her head and succumbed to her injuries few days after her hospital admission.

Loyiso Masuku’s historic win against Dada Morero must deliver water, power and stability, or risk ceding ground to the DA.

AfriForum’s Head of the Private prosecution Unit, Gerrie Nel expressed concerns about the delay in investigating Mbense’s death.

Catch up on the biggest stories this morning, 11 December 2025, in our simple morning fix update

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Eskom’s generation improvements is only playing a small part in the reduction of the power cuts.

Several European automakers are preparing to give cars with a combustion engine a new lease on life, based on expectations that the EU will walk back its impending ban.

Six new car brands were added to South Africa’s roster of Chinese manufacturers this year, offering a range of vehicles from bakkies to electric hatchbacks.

A contracting partner has been appointed for the technical development and construction of the new Cape Winelands Airport.

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

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