MONDAY, 29 DECEMBER 2025, 02:28
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. This is The Lead, and this is the South African story.
Tariffs were meant to punish Chinese exporters and encourage American manufacturing; instead, they have raised prices for US consumers
The United States government is recalling dozens of ambassadors and other senior career diplomats to ensure embassies are aligned with President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities, in a move some predict will erode the country’s credibility on the world stage.
Five years after leaving the Stormers amid the collapse of the union, Siya Kolisi will return to the club where he made his name in 2026.
Severe thunderstorms and damaging winds are expected across parts of South Africa, according to the South African Weather Service.
On 17 December, Zawadi YaMungu took the stage at Cape Town’s Homecoming Centre to perform songs from Ngimuhle, her debut album released this year. Joined by a dynamic line-up of artists and musicians, and welcomed by an audience that responded with warmth and admiration, the evening unfolded as a vibrant celebration of sound, presence and cultural expression, a performance that felt both...
British police have arrested Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and two other people at a pro-Palestine protest in central London, according to campaign group Defend Our Juries.
Creation Wine Estate was ranked as the seventh best vineyard in the world, and the second in Africa.
Not so many years ago, pornography was illegal in South Africa; today, more and more people are shopping openly at sex stores, both online and in person.
Manipulated by recruiters, many drug couriers, including South Africans, face harsh penalties abroad while the kingpins operate with impunity, revealing systemic flaws in policing and airport security.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will help mentor the franchise’s younger players when he returns to Cape Town next year.
Several Ukrainian regions suffered power cuts in frigid winter weather on Tuesday, after Russia launched its latest deadly large-scale attack with drones and missiles, authorities said.
Bafana Bafana will advance to the second round of the African Cup of Nations, and there are no two ways about it.
Truecaller warned that South Africans should be on guard, as the country is entering its highest scam-risk period in five years.
From the Springboks’ continued reign at the top of world rugby to standout performances across the women’s and junior games, 2025 delivered excellence at every level. With silverware added and the world No 1 ranking secured for a third consecutive season, this was a year that confirmed South Africa’s depth, dominance and enduring rugby culture. Maverick Sports editor Craig Ray explains.
Palancas Negras boss laments his side could not capitalise when they had first-half dominance.
The winner in this category has shone a global spotlight on South Africa’s shockingly high rates of gender-based violence and femicide.
The MK Party has threatened legal action against KwaZulu-Natal legislature speaker Nontembeko Nothemba Boyce following the suspension of 36 members for disorderly conduct during a chaotic sitting last week.
Gun Free South Africa says Bitou’s deputy mayor could face criminal charges regardless of whether a firearm was real or a replica, and praised police for opening an investigation.