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Ramokgopa weighs ANC top-6 bid as succession race hots up
Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is preparing to challenge for a top leadership slot in the ANC, according to people familiar with the matter.
TUESDAY, 09 DECEMBER 2025, 07:53

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Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is preparing to challenge for a top leadership slot in the ANC, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Copper cleans house, Capitec snaps Walletdoc, Absa eyes fatter returns

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Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka warned that President Cyril Ramaphosa and outgoing NPA head Shamila Batohi are running out of time to confront South Africa’s deepening corruption crisis.
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South Africa
Dept of labour in Free State has closed down its Petrusburg Labour Centre after an attack

South Africa
The incident happened on Saturday night at the victim’s home following an altercation.

South Africa
The King is the sole trustee of the Trust, which administers 3 million hectares of communal lands

South Africa
Hawks say teams probing another suspect uncovered a large drug lab in Makapanstad.

World
Indian authorities confirmed the two brothers boarded a flight to Phuket in Thailand shortly after the incident.

World
Kyiv is seeking to resist a US push for a deal which would see territory handed over to Russia.
World
Ukraine’s European allies have agreed to increase their support for Ukraine and put more economic pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin as they say efforts to end Moscow’s “barbaric” war are at a “critical moment”, according to Downing Street.

World
It was not clear if he would stay in his rent-stabilised apartment in the borough of Queens.

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.

Africa
Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

Africa
Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

Business
AISJ is a top choice for local and international families, offering a boarding program for Grades 8 – 12 with private rooms, 24/7 care, and world-class facilities. Students benefit from multiple academic pathways and personalised support for diverse learners.

Business
Ford, one of the most popular car brands in South Africa, has a much worse media sentiment rating than its main competitors, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Suzuki.

Business
Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.

Business
AI helps jobseekers to apply for hundreds of roles, meanwhile employers use AI to filter them.

Politics
The second day of the ANC National General Council continues in Boksburg this morning in Joburg

Politics
The SACP has decided to contest next year’s local government elections alone.

Politics
Ramaphosa was speaking at the ANC’s 5th National General Council in Boksburg.

Politics
Mahumapelo says the US must not dictate South Africa’s geo-political perspectives.

Sport
Keep track of the live scoring as the Proteas take on India in the first T20 match in a five-game series on Tuesday.

Sport
Orlando Pirates hardly allow transfer windows to pass without action. Durban City’s Mfanafuthi Mkhize is a reported January target.

Sport
After predicting a Pirates defeat, Khanye admits Mofokeng proved him wrong with a match-winning display in the Carling Knockout Cup final.

Sport
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
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.
Education
[Premium Times] The children were handed over to the governor by representatives of the National Security Adviser (NSA) office
Education
[Daily News] Belgium — FORMER Tanzanian President, Dr Mrisho Kikwete, who is also the Chairperson of the Board of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), speaks with the Vice Chairperson of GPE, Ms Christine Hogan, during the global education institution’s meeting held this week in the Belgian capital, Brussels.
Education
The U.S. Supreme Court directed a lower court to review the ban, which applies to strict vaccine requirements in New York schools.

Lifestyle
ANC employees picket outside party’s fifth National General Council (NGC), despite claims that unpaid salaries would be resolved …

Lifestyle
Minister John Steenhuisen has addressed reports he misused a political party credit card for personal purchases, like ordering Uber Eats…

Lifestyle
WSAR teams were called out to Cecelia Forest after a hiker reported an unconscious and unresponsive man near the waterfall.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Saws forecasts a 60% chance of severe thunderstorms over most parts of Gauteng for Tuesday.

Entertainment
Ramaphosa noted the ANC lost its majority nationally and in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, in particular due to the MK party.

Entertainment
Tonight’s draw might change one lucky player’s life

Entertainment
Pressure could already be mounting on Bulls coach Johan Ackermann after an indifferent start to life at Loftus.

Science/Tech
With a series of record highs and crushing sell-offs, 2025 has been a roller-coaster ride for bitcoin.

Science/Tech
A pioneering investment model that embeds a new CEO directly into a business is making its debut in South Africa’s industrial sector. Secha Capital, alongside 27four and Shade Tree Capital, has announced a strategic investment in Barracuda Holdings Ltd, a leading local electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider. The deal introduces the Chief Executive Operator Investor […]

Science/Tech
NewSoftwares LLC today announced one of the most significant milestones in the history of its flagship security product, Folder Lock. The company has released Folder Lock 10.1.13 for Windows, delivering faster encryption, improved reliability, and upgraded cloud functionality, alongside the debut of Folder Lock 10 for Mac, the first-ever macOS edition of the globally acclaimed […]

Science/Tech
Here’s what will happen to existing traffic fines under the Criminal Procedure Act when the Aarto demerit points system goes live.

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

Motoring
An investigation has uncovered extensive fraud at South Africa’s Driver’s Licence Testing Centres, including over 190,000 dodgy licence cards.
Motoring

Motoring
Crossovers and SUVs may be popular, but hatchbacks remain the king of affordability in South Africa.
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.

Health
Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures in new Scottish legislation.
Health
People who have insurance under the Affordable Care Act are being asked to pay more for plans that will cover less of their care.