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.
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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.
EU drops 2035 combustion engine car ban after industry pushback
The European Union has decided to abandon its plan to ban the sale of new combustion engine cars by 2035 after pushback from the automotive industry. Instead, the EU will require a 90% reduction in CO₂ emissions from new cars by 2035.
Afcon kicks off with Bafana now among favourites
Morocco remain favourites to clinch the title, not only because they are the hosts but also because they are Africa’s highest-ranked nation and 11th in the world.
Author Joanna Trollope dies aged 82
The writer was famous for her stories about romance and intrigue in rural middle England.
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.
Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend
Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok.
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.
Adult film actress Bonnie Blue to be deported from Bali
The adult film actress was cleared of breaking the country’s strict anti-pornography laws.
We pick our winners from this year’s ring battles
Twelve months after the prizefighting comes to an end for the year 2025, with it comes the Sowetan Awards for those individuals who stood out among others.
REVIEW | Familiar tunes: Orchestra’s surprising connection
From Cinderella to Tom and Jerry, orchestral sounds bring back childhood memories.
Stanley Baxter: Scottish comedian with a gift for sketches, mimicry and song
The actor and impressionist, known for comic parodies and his love of dressing up, was one of the biggest stars of the 1970s and 1980s.
Bulgarian lawmakers approve government resignation, snap election looks likely
Bulgarian lawmakers formally approved on Friday the resignation of the country’s minority government, a day after it b
THE FINANCIAL WELLNESS COACH: Should you cash in a preservation fund to clear your home loan?
Weigh up potential tax penalties vs the benefits of maintaining a growth-oriented investment strategy for long-term wealth accumulation.
UK sanctions RSF commanders over links to mass killings in Sudan
Britain sanctioned senior commanders of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Friday, over what it said were their links to mass killings, systematic sexual violence and deliberate attacks on civilians in the African country.
OPINION | Integrate private, public sector systems for better healthcare access
Universal Health Coverage Day highlights the global need for accessible healthcare, with this year’s theme focusing on unaffordable health costs, which resonate strongly in SA amid a cost-of-living crisis.
Former Iraq president named UN refugee chief, document shows
Iraq’s former president Barham Salih has been chosen as the next High Commissioner for Refugees for the United Nations, a letter showed on Friday, breaking with a tradition of appointing leaders from major donor countries.
LETTER FROM PENNSYLVANIA: How a Pennsylvania rock shelter upended archaeology and changed our understanding of the first Americans
Nowadays archaeologists guess that ancient humans first entered the Americas as long as 24,000 years ago, perhaps via a sea ice bridge, or perhaps sailing south along the so-called ‘kelp highway’, the Pacific coastal current rich in seaweed, fish, and birds.
Border management nabs 30 illegal nationals attempting to enter South Africa
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has intercepted 30 illegal foreign nationals at O.R. Tambo International Airport, preventing them from entering the country.