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South Africa’s decision to modify a plan to break up its state-owned power utility into three separate entities is encountering opposition from creditors and foreign government funders.

A new video has surfaced showing Bitou Municipality Deputy Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi allegedly handing a firearm to her bodyguard after discharging it during a cultural celebration over the weekend.

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Johan “Rassie” Erasmus has helped take the Springboks from outside the top five, to the top rugby nation in the world.

MPs are wishing citizens well over the Christmas and festive holiday season.

Makgoba was delivering the Christmas Eve midnight mass at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town.

IEC is sharpening its tools to improve the voting experience ahead of next year’s elections.

Foot and Mouth Disease was confirmed in the Amahlathi Local Municipality.

An American doctor journals her daily life as a volunteer in al-Shifa hospital, which was once Gaza’s largest medical facility.

Ukraine’s president says he open to pulling troops back from parts of the east if Russia also pulls back its forces.

It is not clear if Asfura’s opponents will accept the result after saying the vote count was manipulated.

A drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.

As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

Jane Ansah is going in a private capacity but reports about the cost and entourage have riled people up.

Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women – some going without food for days.

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Many South Africans are working beyond retirement age, but for some, this is a choice, not a result of financial difficulties.

Passengers travelling on Christmas Eve are forecast to be the highest on record.

French magazine Jeune Afrique has ranked four South African cities among the top 30 most attractive destinations on the continent for quality of life and investment.

Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday following an illness.

Mashatile called on South Africans to continue embracing the values of Ubuntu.

The Bitou Deputy Mayor was seen in a widely circulated video at the weekend, firing a gun.

Junior Khanye says Mbule lost so much possession against Angila during Bafana Bafana’s opening AFCON match.

Bafana Bafana take on the mighty Egypt in Group B of Afcon 2025, where the winner will secure last 16 qualification. Will this be Hugo Broos’ starting line-up?

Relebohile Mofokeng had to watch his Bafana Bafana teammates Mohau Nkota and Mbekezeli Mbokazi leave Pirates this season.

They are all elite Welsh sports stars and they all hit the headlines in 2025 – but with festive baubles in the way, how many of our Christmas dozen can you spot?

It seems Siya Kolisi may have confirmed rumours that he is dating 24-year-old influencer Rachel John, a year after split from Rachel Kolisi.

Take a look inside Handre and Marise Pollard’s ‘bush’ getaway with their son Hunter and newborn baby girl Isabella.

Pavel Durov already has over 100 children, but he wants to do more to populate the world with heirs to his billions.

Venus Williams and Andrea Preti are a picture of wedded bliss after becoming husband and wife.

The Archbishop of Cape Town also raised concerns about gambling in South Africa, saying it’s a consequence of the ills of the country

The festive season is meant to be enjoyed, but enjoyment should go hand in hand with responsibility.

South Africa’s new fastest production bakkie sprints from 0 to 100km/h in just 5.66 seconds.

ECD centres in the North West have not received their stipends, and there is doubt they will be paid

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Motorists in two South African provinces pay more to renew their licence discs than those in any of the country’s seven other provinces.

South Africa received 15 new bakkies this year, including two double cabs with first-of-their-kind powertrains.

WeBuyCars has agreed to pay a fine of R2.5 million to the state, and R3.4 million to refund consumers.

South African buyers can access the Honda Elevate SUV for less this festive season thanks to strong finance offers and cash rebates.

Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.