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Cyril Ramaphosa sends a message to the ANC
President Cyril Ramaphosa urged his party to improve policy execution as it looks to reclaim voter trust following the historic loss of its parliamentary majority last year.
TUESDAY, 09 DECEMBER 2025, 14:05

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President Cyril Ramaphosa urged his party to improve policy execution as it looks to reclaim voter trust following the historic loss of its parliamentary majority last year.

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The dashboard closely mirrors that of the CLA and can be fitted with the brand’s wide MBUX Superscreen stretching across the fascia.

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A recent study by Gartner highlights that only a small fraction of carmakers will sustain ambitious AI investment by 2029, with only 5% maintaining strong growth compared to over 95% today.

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Arts and heritage practitioners have 10 days left to apply for a bursary for next year from the National Arts Council of South Africa and just over a month for a bursary from the department of sport, arts and culture.
South Africa
The search for a 35-year-old woman who was swept away by floodwaters in Sibongile, Dundee, northern KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday entered its third day on Tuesday.

South Africa
Department of Education in Eastern Cape warns schools that no one should withhold academic reports

South Africa
The two senior Hawks officers are accused of covering a politically related murder case.

South Africa
Mutale Magistrate court in Limpopo postpones Ndinainwi Mabuke’s murder trial to 26 February 2026

World
The blaze in the Indonesian capital breaks out as office workers take their lunch break.
World
Honduras’ top prosecutor has issued an international arrest warrant for former president Juan Orlando Hernandez, intensifying legal and political turmoil just days after the ex-leader walked free from a United States prison.

World
As María Corina Machado is set to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the Venezuelan opposition leader is betting everything on her prediction of an imminent political transition.

World
The fighting between Thailand and Cambodia could deal a serious blow to a ceasefire agreement brokered by President Donald Trump with help from Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Africa
Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

Africa
There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.

Africa
Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

Africa
Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

Business
The response to the pandemic led to “enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error”, a report says.

Business
Lutfiyyah Ahmed highlights the increased number of security compromise incidents happening in South Africa.

Business
SARS has recorded a 16.7% increase in what it calls “compliance collection”, where the taxman brought in an extra R304 billion by chasing after taxpayers.

Business
The Discovery Bank and Luno partnership enables Discovery Bank clients to manage their Luno crypto wallets directly in the bank’s mobile app.

Politics
Booysen argues that careerism has become deeply entrenched among party officials and members

Politics
ANC says talks with NEHAWU are underway to rectify the nonpayment of staff salaries

Politics
COPE says it’s determined to stabilise the party’s leadership ahead of 2026 local elections

Politics
The ANC is holding its National General Council at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg.

Sport
Former Motherwell, Celtic and Scotland striker John ‘Dixie’ Deans has died aged 79.

Sport
BBC Sport asks fans and experts in Bilbao to explain why Athletic Club winger Nico Williams is attracting the attention of Europe’s biggest clubs in his debut Champions League season.

Sport
Orlando Pirates have won 15 trophies in the last 15 years, with eight of them coming in the last five years.

Sport
Real Madrid have a collective desire to end their poor run of form, says coach Xabi Alonso, who has not ruled out a return to work in the Premier League.
Education
[GroundUp] Company ordered to repay money. Disciplinary action must be taken against 16 officials.
Education
[GroundUp] Policy to close small schools forces children to walk far to get to school

Education
Louise Butcher is one of many parents who say a federation’s two schools are too strict with pupils.
Education
[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, on the safe return of 100 students abducted from a Catholic school in the state last month.

Lifestyle
Queen of fashion and reality TV star, Kimora Lee Simmons, is doing a press tour to promote her new reality show.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
An earthquake has shaken the town of Springbok and surrounding communities in South Africa’s Northern Cape province.

Lifestyle
Grab your tongs, charcoal and beach towel – it’s time to head to Cape Town’s beaches for a sizzling summer braai!
Entertainment

Entertainment
“Mabasa knows that he’s one of the best players who is capable of finishing in the box,” said Ouaddou.

Entertainment
Motorists using Sanral tags have been advised to top up before travelling.

Entertainment
New Zealand and Ireland have failed to make much progress two years out from the 2027 World Cup.

Science/Tech
Some DStv customers believe the broadcaster should reduce subscription prices if it loses Warner Bros. Discovery channels.

Science/Tech
It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer “appropriate compensation” to web publishers.

Science/Tech
The Western Cape is gearing up for another record-setting festive season as domestic and international visitors flock to the province to enjoy its beautiful beaches, wine farms, and nature reserves. Vodacom Western Cape region has implemented significant network upgrades to meet rising traffic demands, ensuring that visitors and residents remain connected during the busy festive […]

Science/Tech
This investment is focused on meeting rising traffic demands in the province — especially during the busy festive season.

Motoring
The new Renault Captur crossover has finally arrived in South Africa.

Motoring
Kia and Jeep have issued safety recalls for 18,923 cars sold in South Africa.

Motoring
South Africa’s legacy national oil company, PetroSA, has approved a deal to give Shell a major stake off the country’s west coast.

Motoring
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has taken the covers off a new supercar called the GT, and it’s coming to South Africa.

Health
Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.

Health
Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain.
Health
Statistics show a clear spike in eight cancers, but some experts say that many cases never needed to be found.

Health
It’s a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.