‘Gagasi FM will not speculate’: Felix Hlophe off air for personal reasons
Gagasi FM presenter Felix Hlophe has been given time off air to deal with personal issues.
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Employee hospitalised after ‘drugging incident’ at Durban Summer Souk
An employee working at the Durban Summer Souk was rushed to hospital after allegedly ingesting a medication given to her by a colleague, the event’s organiser said on Monday.
Crunch time for Bafana as they take on Zimbabwe for Afcon knockout place
There will be no room for error when Bafana Bafana take on neighbours Zimbabwe in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations clash at Marrakesh Stadium on Monday afternoon.
Family seeks help after 3 die in Doornkop building collapse
Family of three people who died in the Doornkop building collapse asks for assistance to lay their loved ones to rest.
VIDEO: Watch – From qualification to crisis: The turbulent year of Bafana Bafana
In this episode we unpack the highs and lows of South African football in 2025 — from Hugo Broos’s disciplined team heading to the World Cup and AFCON, to Banyana Banyana’s disappointing Wafcon defence, the public standoff between Desiree Ellis and SAFA, and the growing scandal surrounding Danny Jordaan and his leadership.
THE INTERVIEW: How a South African studio turned an ancient story into a modern, animated, record-breaking triumph
From South Africa to the world — local filmmakers Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes talk about bringing the Old Testament tale of David to the screen as an animated feature film.
LOOKING AHEAD: Wetter skies to ease heat in 2026 but raise flood risk across SA’s interior provinces
Much of South Africa could experience above-normal rainfall and days that are not as hot as usual in 2026.
ESCAPE NEWSLETTER: Slow down, press play: The podcasts, shows and music that captured 2025
This article first appeared as a Maverick Life newsletter. Taking time to sit back and listen – whether to music, a story or podcast – can offer comfort and clarity in a rather (very, very) noisy world. Over 2025, we have celebrated the work of local musicians and shared in-depth conversations about the topics that have kept South Africa talking, from South Africa’s deepening crises of...
The most active parliamentary committees of 2025
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts convened for over 40 hours during November.
China’s Leapmotor aims to hit 4-million sales a year in a decade
Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor expects to sell more than 4-million vehicles a year within the next decade, CEO Zhu Jiangming said on Monday.
Public works launches investigation into Doornkop building collapse
Public works and infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson has launched a full investigation into the collapse of a double-storey building in Doornkop, Johannesburg, which claimed the lives of three people and left three others injured.
Seven Turkish police wounded in clash with Islamic State militants
Seven police officers were wounded in a clash with suspected Islamic State militants in northwest Turkey on Monday and a police operation against them was ongoing, a Reuters witness and state media reported.
Ivory Coast and Cameroon share the spoils in Afcon clash of the heavyweights
African football heavyweights Ivory Coast and Cameroon played out to a thrilling 1-1 draw at a well-attended and bitterly cold Marrakesh Stadium on Sunday night.
ASPEN SALE: Aspen to sell Asian assets for R26.5bn to reduce debt
Aspen said it had not planned the disposal but BGH made an unsolicited offer that the company deemed worthy of a binding offer.
Joburg ramps up fire checks ahead of New Year’s Day celebrations
Inner-city buildings, businesses and traders are set to face fire safety inspections as Joburg emergency services ramp up enforcement ahead of New Year’s celebrations
WAR IN EUROPE: US and Ukraine ‘a lot closer’ on peace deal but Donbas remains unresolved, says Trump
Trump and Zelensky offered few details and did not provide a deadline for completing a peace deal, although Trump said it would be clear “in a few weeks” whether negotiations to end the war would succeed. He said a few “thorny issues” around territory must be resolved.