Russia says Ukraine launched major drone attack, including on Moscow
Russia said on Thursday that Ukraine had launched a major aerial attack with at least 287 drones downed over a number of regions including Moscow.
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What next after Hamilton’s ‘nightmare’ year?
Lewis Hamilton’s first year at Ferrari started with positivity but his and Ferrari’s struggles took its toll. Is there reason for optimism in 2026?
WELLNESS OP-ED: Harnessing the start and end of your days for a greater sense of control
Beginning with intention and ending with purpose, in our days, our months and even our years, feels like a powerful mindset to embrace.
Trump launches gold card programme for expedited visas with R16.9m price tag
President Donald Trump’s administration officially launched his “Trump Gold Card” visa programme on Wednesday to provide a pathway, with a steep price, for non-US citizens to get expedited permission to live in the US.
A female ANC president is inevitable: Mabuyane
Mabuyane, who leads one of the most powerful provinces, said they had set an example with four female regional chairs
Andre de Ruyter’s warning about Eskom is coming true
Andre de Ruyter previously warned that if Eskom keeps hiking its prices far above inflation, wealthier customers will dump the utility, presenting risks that are now materialising.
Nurse attacked by patient’s relative loses R10m claim over late filing
In 2014, the Mpumalanga applicant was attacked by a member of the public who blamed him for his relative’s death
Jabulani MacDonald evolves from words on X to videos on TikTok
Soweto’s Jabulani Mbayela, popularly known as Jabulani MacDonald to his online followers, lost out on the “Entertainment Creator of the Year” at this year’s TikTok awards, but he is not slowing down in giving Mzansi upbeat showbiz commentary.
David Tlale’s skills academy is a boost for SA fashion
Celebrated designer addresses crucial labour skill shortage in industry
Best South African software development company to build your mobile app
Codehesion is South Africa’s premier Android and iOS smartphone app development company with a reputation for delivering world-class software products.
News24 | Rand strengthens to best in almost 3 years after Fed cuts interest rate
The rand strengthened to R16,91 against the dollar late on Wednesday night after the US Federal Reserve cut its interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point.
WEDDING | Divine timing: How Candice (née Modiselle) met her hubby Sechaba Sello
Candice (née Modiselle) and Sechaba Sello are testament to the fact that delayed love can be sacred.
SOWETAN | Stokvels innovate for safer, digital future
For decades, stokvels have served as the backbone of financial security for SA’s black communities.
Graft-accused IPHC faction leader has three suspicious IDs
Mike Sandlana, the leader of a faction of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) − whose nationality is also a subject of police investigation − has three dubious IDs, one registered on a date that does not exist.
Forget the World Cup and focus on Afcon – Williams
Bafana Bafana skipper Ronwen Williams has emphasised they should not get ahead of themselves after learning of their World Cup opponents, urging his teammates to channel their focus into the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), and revealing SA will be gunning
Serious trouble at one of South Africa’s largest universities
Explosive allegations of corruption, fraud and abuse of power have been levelled against the University of South Africa.
Swiss singers hope UN will put yodelling on cultural heritage list
GENEVA, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Switzerland’s centuries-old alpine yodelling tradition could soon be added to a UN list recognising it as a cultural treasure.
Bolivian ex-President Arce detained in embezzlement probe
LA PAZ, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Bolivian ex-President Luis Arce, who left office last month, was detained by police on Wednesday and will likely face trial as part of an investigation into alleged embezzlement, Bolivia’s Attorney General Roger Mariaca confirmed at a press conference.
Thailand and Cambodia keep fighting across contested border ahead of expected Trump calls
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia entered its fourth day on Thursday as both sides waited for a promised telephone call from U.S. President Donald Trump, who says he believes he can again end the conflict between the two Southeast Asian nations.
US seizes sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says
WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. has seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, a move that sent oil prices higher and sharply escalated tensions between Washington and Caracas.
‘I lost 3st and was sick 40 times a day during pregnancy’
Four women share their stories about extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.