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Mashatile prepares to take Cyril Ramaphosa’s job
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile signalled to the Democratic Alliance that he wants it to remain in any future coalition government, as part of a broader effort to position himself as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s eventual successor.

Batohi never investigated Cato Manor unit, says Ncqukaitobi
The national director of public prosecutions said she established a panel to look into the human rights abuses linked to the Durban police unit

Mokwana credits Saudi stint for career revival
Elias Mokwana, Bafana Bafana midfielder, has returned to the national team after overcoming challenges and losing hope of a comeback.
We need to kickstart Afcon by beating Angola – Johnson
Bafana goalkeeper coach says winning first game is crucial

Teen killed at Diepkloof street bash ‘wasn’t an angel’, say residents as violence at Soweto parties escalate
A neighbour of a 19-year-old man who was shot dead during the Shaun 101 street bash in Soweto and witnessed the incident says criminality among young boys in the township has become ‘a fashion’.

New Epson CEO aims for African expansion and sustainable growth
the household name for printers, projectors and scanners, Epson, has a new CEO at its helm, and he’s planning big things for the African region. Mr. Junkichi Yoshida became President, Representative Director and Chief Executive Officer in April this year after serving as Director, Executive Officer, and COO of Epson’s Printing Solutions Division. On a […]

ANC at breaking point
South Africa’s ANC, the liberation movement that brought Nelson Mandela to power, said it was facing a crisis over corruption, poor governance, and persistent racial inequality, and pledged to clean up its act.

How the hybrid athlete Tebogo Mahange won the year
This year, a new fitness dawn has broken. The kids are ignoring Saturday-morning hangovers and hitting the ground running — literally. Sunday-brunch mimosas are only served after breaking a sweat.

Meet one of the youngest qualified doctors in South Africa
On 11 December, 21-year-old David Obagbuwa graduated with an MBChB from Stellenbosch University (SU), becoming one of the youngest medical doctors to qualify in South Africa.

Soweto Derby in disguise? Chiefs have 13 stars vs Pirates in Carling Cup!
Kaizer Chiefs released 13 players who are part of the Carling Cup final against Orlando Pirates. Could this be a Soweto Derby in disguise?

Two ANC leaders arrested after allegedly demanding R300,000 bribe
Two ANC leaders were arrested on 11 December in a sting operation at Menlyn Maine Central Square in Pretoria after allegedly attempting to solicit a R300,000 bribe.

Top South African asset manager’s CEO calls it quits
Satrix CEO Fikile Mbhokota will step down from the top job in January 2026 after three years at the helm.

R26 million bridge opens at major South African mall
Growthpoint Properties has officially opened the R26 million Sandton Drive Link Bridge between The Place at 1 Sandton Drive and Sandton City.

Almost 500 Afrikaans public schools rewriting their language policies for BELA Act
Almost 500 Afrikaans-medium public schools have been pushed to add English and African languages as mediums of instruction under the BELA act.