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ANC NGC: ‘Time is not on our side’ — ANC reflects on GNU and declining voter support
‘Time is not on our side’ — ANC reflects on GNU and declining voter support
MONDAY, 08 DECEMBER 2025, 23:02
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‘Time is not on our side’ — ANC reflects on GNU and declining voter support
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Amid the ongoing investigation into the murder of whistleblower Marius van der Merwe, police have identified three persons of interest linked to his shocking death. As the community grapples with the implications of his testimony before the Madlanga Commission, unanswered questions loom about potent
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KZN dairy farmers face massive losses amid the ravages of foot and mouth disease

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A tribunal has ruled that the nurse was harassed by NHS Fife – but dismissed all other claims in her case.

South Africa
Hawks say teams probing another suspect uncovered a large drug lab in Makapanstad.

South Africa
Masemola says 3 persons of interest identified in Witness D murder probe with one already questioned

South Africa
This comes after Witness D whose real name is Marius van der Merwe was killed over the weekend.

South Africa
Officer says police and NPA staff are under probe for allegedly helping musician Maburna secure bail

World
The child was reportedly playing near her family’s tent in Mawasi Rafah when she was shot.

World
Europe’s leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability.

World
The court is hearing arguments in Trump v Slaughter – a case that could have major implications for the independence of some federal agencies.

World
The Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case about President Trump’s firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. And, Senate Democrats are set to pitch a plan to extend ACA subsidies this week.

Africa
Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

Africa
Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

Africa
Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

Africa
Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

Business
A period underwear company claims its taglines were copied, but Sweaty Betty disputes this.
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Business
Guernsey Dairy’s production manager credits the fall to people buying cheaper alternatives

Politics
The SACP has decided to contest next year’s local government elections alone.

Politics
Ramaphosa was speaking at the ANC’s 5th National General Council in Boksburg.

Politics
Mahumapelo says the US must not dictate South Africa’s geo-political perspectives.

Politics
IEC says numerous parties have shown interest as it hosts pre-election workshops for the 2026 polls.

Sport
Every match at the 2026 World Cup will have three-minute hydration breaks in each half.

Sport
The statistics paint a pretty bleak picture and Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef is now ringing the alarm bells.

Sport
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is “not weak” and denies the situation with Mohamed Salah has undermined his authority.

Sport
The Irish Football Association says it is hopeful of submitting planning permission for its new National Training Centre next month.
Education
The protest was over the removal of another instructor, who gave a failing grade on a paper about gender that relied on the Bible as its main source.
Education
We’ve done more this year to protect children from the harms of smartphones and social media. Is it enough?
Education
[Nile Post] Makerere College School old students under their umbrella association, MACOSA have chosen to keep lawyer Dennis Ssembuya as the association president under a new constitution is ushered in.
Education
[Vanguard] The management of Lagos State University (LASU) has expressed strong outrage over a viral video titled “Bandits Prank on Lasuites” that caused panic within the university community after it was uploaded online on Friday, 5th December 2025.

Lifestyle
Minister John Steenhuisen has addressed reports he misused a political party credit card for personal purchases, like ordering Uber Eats…

Lifestyle
WSAR teams were called out to Cecelia Forest after a hiker reported an unconscious and unresponsive man near the waterfall.
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Monday, 8 December 2025 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
Nonkululeko Mantula had requested her passport be returned so she could attend a conference in Venezuela.

Entertainment
If you are making a profit from crypto, you must pay tax on any income you derive from it. Beware, because the taxman is watching.
Science/Tech
China has contributed less to global growth this year than the U.S. despite Beijing’s frequent criticism of protectionism, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis citing new research from Goldman Sachs economists. U.S. imports are up 10% so far this year compared to a year earlier, while China’s imports have fallen 3% in dollar terms. Goldman’s economists found that the historical...
Science/Tech
Denmark’s postal service, established by King Christian IV four centuries ago as one of Europe’s first modern mail systems, will stop delivering letters on December 30, ending a tradition that once saw riders given a maximum of 45 minutes to cover each 10-kilometer stretch of routes running from Hamburg to Norway. PostNord, the postal service Denmark has shared with Sweden since 2009, started...
Science/Tech
Dollar General and Family Dollar stores have collectively failed more than 6,400 government price-accuracy inspections since January 2022, charging customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on shelves for everything from frozen pizzas to puppy food, according to an investigation by the Guardian. The review examined records from 45 states and more than 140 counties and cities. Dollar...

Science/Tech
Research links variations in the gene GRIN2A to a higher risk of developing schizophrenia and other forms of mental illness.

Motoring
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has taken the covers off a new supercar called the GT, and it’s coming to South Africa.

Motoring
An investigation has uncovered extensive fraud at South Africa’s Driver’s Licence Testing Centres, including over 190,000 dodgy licence cards.
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Motoring
Crossovers and SUVs may be popular, but hatchbacks remain the king of affordability in South Africa.
Health
Statistics show a clear spike in eight cancers, but some experts say that many cases never needed to be found.

Health
It’s a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.

Health
Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures in new Scottish legislation.
Health
People who have insurance under the Affordable Care Act are being asked to pay more for plans that will cover less of their care.