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Former Sars head Oupa Magashula dies at 63
Oupa Magashula, former commissioner of Sars, passed away at 63 after a long illness. He was renowned for his dedication to SA, having served in significant roles at Telkom, South African Breweries, and Sars.

Thousands of Ithala depositors to finally access funds this festive season
FNB, appointed by Treasury to administer the repayments, said it was ready to begin the process through its national branch network

Illegal workers found hiding in bathroom as labour department raids Devland businesses
An inspection blitz by the department of employment and labour in Devland, Soweto, on Wednesday led to the arrest of several undocumented foreign nationals, with five found hiding in a bathroom at a wholesale outlet.

Driving dignity and mobility for SA moms
The struggle to access reliable healthcare revealed that mobility is not just about transport. It’s about survival, dignity, and freedom.

Energy investment of £28bn approved by regulator
Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.

WATCH LIVE | Suspended EMPD boss Julius Mkhwanazi continues testimony at Madlanga Commission
Suspended Ekurhuleni metro police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi continues with his testimony at the Madlanga commission on Thursday.
News24 | WATCH LIVE | Jacob Zuma in court for ‘Stop Stalingrad’ case
Former president Jacob Zuma and his corruption co-accused, French arms company Thales, will this morning seek to appeal the dismissal of their latest bid to have the case against them quashed – on the basis of “unreasonable delays”.

South Africa at the mercy of one country
South Africa is heavily dependent on imports from other countries, Mozambique in particular, for its gas supply – a resource that is set to play a critical role in the country’s energy mix going forward.

The Quick Interview | Choir girl Thozama forges own musical identity
Thozama began her music journey with the acclaimed Mzansi Youth Choir, where she travelled internationally and graced major stages. Now, she’s stepping into a new chapter, building her identity as a solo artist.

Scotland superfan books 22 hotels before World Cup draw
Daris Nesbitt, 24, wasn’t born the last time the men’s team played in the World Cup finals in 1998.

Major mining company to cut 2,400 jobs, and ANC delegates warned against battling for a ‘sinking ship’
Here are some of the key developments in South Africa today, 4 December 2025.

Police accused of ‘homophobic assumptions’ over victims of blackmail on Grindr
A BBC investigation learns of five cases of suspected blackmail involving victims targeted on Grindr in one area.

Why we chose to get married in front of two strangers we found through Reddit
Harmony Elmy and Seán Mauremootoo eloped hundreds of miles to Cardiff for their unconventional wedding.

United States shuns South Africa
The US is inviting Poland to the next Group of 20 summit, and plans to shun South Africa, when President Donald Trump hosts the forum of the largest global economies in 2026.

Three drown crossing rivers as strong storm hit Mpumalanga
At least three people returning from work drowned when heavy rains and winds battered parts of Nkomazi municipality in Mpumalanga on Tuesday afternoon.

Earthquake shakes homes in north-west England
Lancashire residents say the 3.3-magnitude tremor felt like “an underground explosion”, but there are no reports of damage.

Vodacom takes control of Kenyan giant
Vodacom will boost its stake in Safaricom from 35% to 55%, giving it control of the M-Pesa operator, significantly expanding its African footprint and revenue.

SA Youth – Leveraging Technology to Transform the Employment Landscape
SA Youth connects over 4.5 million young South Africans to employment opportunities through an intelligent, mobile-first platform that is built for inclusion and scale.
KAROO SNIPPETS: Karoo travelling season — wool boom biz, Kalahari car drops and Sandstone steam
Karoo Travelling Season — Wool Boom biz, Kalahari car drops, Sandstone Steam

IHPC leader Mike Sandlana stays behind bars as lawyers delay bail bid
Mike Sandlana, leader of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church’s Jerusalema faction in Brits, North West, charged with corruption, will spend more time in custody.