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The rand has rebounded sharply in 2025, gaining 10% against the dollar and reaching its lowest volatility in decades, supported by a weaker US dollar, strong commodity prices and improving South African fundamentals. However, as with any trend, this will not last forever.

Businesswoman, real estate strategist and media personality Lelo Tabane, popularly known as Lelo N, is celebrating major career milestones after being honoured with a prestigious Icon of African Economic Advancement award.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is involved in an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan in the second quarter at Ford Field.

The remaining 130 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted in November from a Catholic school in Niger state have been released, President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson said on Sunday after one of the country’s biggest mass kidnappings of recent years.

Three people have died after the bus they were traveling in overturned on the N1 south this morning

He says the investigation is at an early stage and no arrests has been made yet.

Department spokesperson, Unathi Binqose says law breakers will be dealt with decisively.

IPHC faction leader Sandlana will be back in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today.

Asean ministers hope to revive a ceasefire that was brokered with the help of US President Donald Trump.

Nigerian authorities confirm the remaining students kidnapped from a Catholic school last month have been freed.

Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.

Communities grapple daily with failing health services, entrenched corruption and gender inequality, leaving women and girls literally walking for survival

French DIY retailer Leroy Merlin’s rise in South Africa is often attributed to its expansive stores, wide product ranges, and competitive pricing.

Bea Prosser says the community gave support at a time when small businesses struggled.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 22 December 2025.

The City of Johannesburg is currently facing significant challenges with hijacked buildings.

The proposed salary increases, if approved, could see the President earning R3.4 million annually.

The enquiry is investigating suspended advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

Four siblings from Lancashire are still flying out to Australia despite England’s Ashes loss after booking tickets for fourth and fifth Tests “12 months ago”.

After weeks in camp fine-tuning their preparations, Bafana Bafana are set to begin their AFCON 2025 campaign on Monday, 22 December.

Macauley Bonne plays for Maldon & Tiptree in England’s eighth tier, but is going to Afcon with Zimbabwe.

Chelsea put nine past Liverpool in the Women’s League Cup to progress to the semi-finals, as Sam Kerr scores the opening two goals and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd completes a hat-trick.

Office for Students accused of ‘glacial’ response to allegations of fraud, bullying and mismanagement

England’s universities regulator has been attacked for being “asleep at the wheel” over its delays in investigating suspected fraud, bullying and mismanagement at the University of Greater Manchester.

Phil Brickell, the MP for Bolton West whose constituency includes the campus, has accused the...

Nestled between spectacular mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town is a growing tourism destination for travellers.

National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola said a ‘known suspect’ in the DJ Warras murder will be arrested. Here’s what we know…

RG Snyman showed off his new black truck, which boasts plenty of leg room for the Springboks’ tallest player

Hot mom club: Tamia Mpisane – the wife of soccer boss and player Andile Mpisane – has shown off the results of her recent mommy makeover…

Cosatu took particular exception to local government councillors being rewarded for poor service delivery.

‘These tournaments are so intense, because all the countries want to prove themself to the world,’ said the Bafana head coach.

Only 200-odd units were built in Rosslyn as an exclusively South African-only model.

The suspect is expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court soon.

I recently got the chance to put the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 Pro through its paces, and this was my experience.

The year ahead in numbers

As we say goodbye to 2025, let’s delight in its numerical charms one final time. The year was unique this century as being a square number.

442 = 1936

452 = 2025

462 = 2116

Five 9s

Six 8s.

Six 7s.

Six 6s.

Four 5s.

Six 4s.

Four 3s.

Four 2s.

a partridge in a pear tree. (Only joking)

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Patient watchers should wrap up warm to witness one of nature’s subtler events on night of 22 to 23 December

If the Geminids whetted your appetite for meteor showers, then you are in luck. This week it is the turn of the Ursids. Admittedly, they are nowhere near as plentiful as the Geminids, producing a maximum of just 10 meteors an hour, but there is a unique satisfaction to witnessing one of...

South Africans must take their own steps to prepare and avoid becoming a statistic.

South Africans have a dangerous habit of drunk driving over the holiday period.

TopAuto offers unmatched reach for brands looking to influence South Africa’s most active motoring consumers.

Motorists and rental companies are avoiding cars with this feature over safety concerns.

Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.