Big petrol price relief on the cards for South Africa
South African motorists are likely to see further petrol and diesel price cuts in February amid expectations of a global oil surplus, despite ongoing geopolitical tension.
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Record matric pass rate masks decline in maths uptake and performance
Despite an 88% pass rate, fewer pupils took maths and fewer passed
AFCON 2025: African coaches headline the semifinals!
For the third successive edition, the AFCON trophy will be lifted by an African coach as teams coached by non-African mentors are out.
St David’s Marist Inanda class of 2025 achieves 100% pass rate with bachelor’s degree passes
The St David’s Marist Inanda Matric Class of 2025 achieved a 100% pass rate, with all 127 students earning bachelor’s degree passes, qualifying for university entrance.
US House approves Agoa extension, sends bill to Senate
The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Monday that would renew Washington’s preferential trade programme for some African countries through to 2028.
KZN rolls out controversial circumcision device amid safety concerns
The safety and track record of the CircumQ devices has been questioned
Rainy Nthangeni on bulling, colourism and landing a lead role on TV
Rising TV star Rainy Nthangeni has landed her first lead role in the new comedy series Bhelas, a show on Mzansi Magic about chasing your dreams.
Why do Londoners drop their pants on the tube every January?
Around 100 people stripped down to their underwear on the London Underground this past weekend for the annual No Trousers on Tube Ride. Because nothing says British eccentricity like pretending you’ve forgotten your pants on public transport.
Billionaire Patrice Motsepe in hot water over R3 billion lawsuit
A R3 billion mining dispute originally filed in Tanzania has put businessman Patrice Motsepe and companies linked to the billionaire under the spotlight.
NOTES FROM A SMALL PLANET: Exploring our ecological consciousness through Carl Sagan’s perspective on Earth
This is the first in an occasional series that will bring you into contact with the thinkers, activists, scientists and cultural figures shaping ecological consciousness. Rather than daily news cycles, it will focus on thoughtful pieces that uncover deeper layers of meaning – intellectual, ethical, cultural – in ecology and sustainability.
WHAT’S COOKING: Salad Days: A different way with coleslaw
Toasted cumin and fennel seeds flavour this coleslaw, which as well as the required cabbage and carrots also has red and yellow bell peppers, spring onions, toasted seeds and a sprinkling of toasted peanuts.
TS Galaxy reject Sundowns bid for Dithejane, US move looming
Mamelodi Sundowns are understood to have tabled an offer for Puso Dithejane but TS Galaxy are not willing to sell at a lower price.
The DA mum on ‘real matric pass rate’ calculations
Opposition parties have cried foul since Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Siviwe Gwarube became Basic Education Minister, accusing the party of dropping its publication of South Africa’s “real pass rate”.
Carrick to bring in Holland as Man Utd assistant
Michael Carrick agrees to become Manchester United interim head coach – and former England assistant manager Steve Holland is set to be his number two.
Harry Styles teases fourth album with cryptic posters
The posters bear the message “we belong together”, superimposed over a photo of fans taken during his last world tour.
Tata to launch two new models in 2026
Aims to woo Mzansi car buyers with the Sierra and Nexon models.
Trump’s surprising gift to South Africa
The United States’ aggressive trade policies in 2025 proved to be an unexpected boon for South Africa and global trade patterns.