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Zootropolis 2 — a caper with its claws clipped
FRIDAY, 05 DECEMBER 2025, 11:04
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Zootropolis 2 — a caper with its claws clipped

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South Africa’s first new underground gold mine in 15 years opened on Thursday, aiming to capitalize on bullion’s record-breaking rally.
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Changemaker and cultural custodian Osmic Menoe is spearheading SA’s first hip-hop museum, in the heart of Newtown

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The five men accused of killing soccer star Senzo Meyiwa are back in the dock at the Pretoria high court on Friday.
South Africa
South Africa, Mozambique sign higher education cooperation agreement
South Africa and Mozambique have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing regional collaboration in skills development through the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Education and Training, which guides joint efforts to address shared educational and training priorities.
Higher Education and...

South Africa
Thabo Bester and co-accused Nandipha Magudumana are back in the Bloemfontein High Court.

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the High Court in Pretoria.
South Africa
Home Affairs extends operating hours ahead of festive season
The Department of Home Affairs will be extending operating hours at its offices by an additional two hours daily for applications and collections of enabling documents.
From 8 to 19 December 2025 and from 5 to 16 January 2026, the offices will close at 18:00, instead of 16:00.
Services offered during the extended hours...

World
Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia said they were pulling out of the contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to continue to compete, despite tensions over its conduct in Gaza.

World
IndiGo, India’s largest carrier, has said operations will return to full normalcy only by 10 February.

World
The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment.
World
Cherished Christmas tradition for some, profoundly insulting for others, the Dutch character “Black Pete”, a servant who helps Santa Claus distribute presents, has divided opinion in The Netherlands for decades.

Africa
Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi’s social media accounts for violating their policy.

Africa
BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Africa
Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

Business
Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

Business
Major property developers have started a R850 million project to turn offices in Menlyn Office Park into residential apartments.

Business
The question for 2026 is whether the markets are currently perched at unsustainably elevated levels.

Business
While a few raindrops and thunder do not break a drought, this budget and the government’s recent financial achievements should give sceptics pause.

Politics
Mchunu is under cross-examination at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

Politics
Justice Anthony Millar ruled that Zuma must settle R29 million within 60 days.

Politics
The enquiry is investigating Gauteng prosecutions head Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

Politics
ActionSA argued that South Africa was a tale of two economies

Sport
Stepping away from international football to manage a club in England’s second tier was a decision Tanya Oxtoby “didn’t take lightly”.

Sport
Scotland in a men’s World Cup draw is not a dream. It’s really happening – and the boring preamble will be worth it, writes Tom English.

Sport
There has been big news related to the Sharks as a Japan club looks to lure Siya Kolisi away, while a new head coach could be appointed soon.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs were once nine points clear of rivals Orlando Pirates but now they find themselves chasing the Buccaneers.
Education
[GroundUp] The University of the Western Cape hosted a simultaneous display ahead of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has acceded to a long-standing request by the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) to have its students included in the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) support program.
Education
Yoav Segev said he was harassed “for being Jewish and Israeli” during a campus protest in October 2023, an episode that had drawn the attention of Republicans in Washington.

Education
The child poverty strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
A former SRC member at Rustenberg TVET College faces charges of fraud and theft of NSFAS aid from disadvantaged first-year students …

Entertainment
Drivers frequently underestimate the impact of weather on both road conditions and vehicle performance, says tyre expert.

Entertainment
The world champions have lost just twice in each of the last three seasons.

Entertainment
‘We continue to fight, we continue to work, it is a process,’ said the Chiefs co-head coach.

Entertainment
The Pretoria-based side are full of Bok players who recently toured with the national team in Europe.

Science/Tech
Takealot says customs and product safety enforcement remain critical concerns surrounding Temu and Shein’s continued operations in South Africa.

Science/Tech
From small rooms to open-plan spaces, Samsung’s WindFree air conditioners ensure consistent comfort with intelligent cooling.

Science/Tech
Verdure Fund, which last month sold South Africa’s first securities backed by loans made to small-scale solar power facilities, plans further sales, starting with an issuance in the first quarter of next year.

Science/Tech
What does a potential deal between Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery mean for MultiChoice and its new owner, Canal+?

Motoring
The Department of Transport has confirmed that South Africa will shift to an 8-year driver’s licence validity period.
Motoring

Motoring
Johannesburg’s construction mafia is using violent tactics to shut down infrastructure projects around the metro.

Motoring
The average car price in America now exceeds R850,000.
Health
Abbott Diabetes Care said it had received reports of more than 700 injuries that may be associated with malfunctioning sensors.

Health
Diseases like pneumonia and flu must be taken much more seriously, England’s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty says.

Health
Here’s a simple way to make sure your wants and needs are being heard.
Health
The federal vaccine panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is likely to decide on Thursday that the shots should be delayed for infants whose mothers test negative for the virus.