
AFCON 2025: Ex-FIFA referee on VAR controversy in Bafana Bafana loss
Bafana Bafana lost 1-0 to Egypt but that encounter was marred by a controversial VAR decision that went against Hugo Broos’ side.
WEDNESDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2025, 15:20

Bafana Bafana lost 1-0 to Egypt but that encounter was marred by a controversial VAR decision that went against Hugo Broos’ side.
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end border clashes that killed dozens of people.

Emerging Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has urged his teammates to focus on sealing a place in the knockout stages of the 2025 Afcon in their last group match against Zimbabwe in Marrakesh.

The families of the stranded workers have called for the department of international relations and co-operation (Dirco) to intervene and assist in securing their safe return to South Africa.

Bafana was left fuming by officiating decisions during their 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) loss to Egypt on Friday that has left their qualification for the next round in danger.

From Soweto streets to global screens, Mr NT blends hustle, heart and heritage — turning dance into a vehicle for opportunity, community and impact

The KwaZulu-Natal health department said teams are still assessing the full extent of the damage, warning that the scale of destruction is likely to disrupt normal health services at the affected facilities.

The South African Medical Association says a 4.1% salary increase for public office bearers for the 2025/2026 financial year is not in synch with austerity measures affecting public health care.
Following surprise US strikes targeting militants in Nigeria, it remains unclear who or what was actually hit as Washington and Abuja tell slightly different stories.

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for transport and human settlements Siboniso Duma said more than 100 people were arrested during road blocks in three areas in KwaZulu-Natal on the Day of Goodwill.

Under the city’s integrated waste management by-law, it is illegal for any person to drop, throw, discard or deposit litter in a public place, including roads, pavements and open spaces.

Two South African National Defence Force members were swept away while on patrol during Operation Corona after a military vehicle attempted to cross a flooded river in Macadamia, Mpumalanga.

Seven people died in a head-on collision on N4 toll road between Machadodorp and Belfast in Mpumalanga at about 1am on Saturday. One person was taken to hospital.

About 125 homes were destroyed by heavy thunderstorms in Amajuba and Umzinyathi on Friday

A search is under way for a South African National Defence Force member whose vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in Mpumalanga.
Hosts Morocco were held to a 1-1 draw by Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday, ending their world record run of wins and leaving them still to make sure of progress to the next stage.

South African investors increasingly made emotionally driven decisions in 2025, which hurt returns despite access to expert advice and advanced investment tools.

South African historical data shows that staying diversified and invested consistently delivers positive long-term returns, underscoring that time in the market is the key to successful investing in the long run.

While nobody new has officially thrown their hat in the ring, these are some of the people rumoured to have growing support for the DA’s 2026 leadership election.

2025 didn’t see a boom but it was not a bust
A Mohamed Salah penalty gave Egypt a 1-0 win over Bafana Bafana in their crucial Afcon 2025 Group B clash. South Africa (SA) now faces a stern test against Zimbabwe to qualify for the knockout stage.