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Orlando Pirates sign Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s replacement
Mbekezeli Mbokazi left Orlando Pirates for Chicago Fire just before AFCON, and the club has now found his replacement.
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi left Orlando Pirates for Chicago Fire just before AFCON, and the club has now found his replacement.

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South Africa’s share of global gross domestic product (GDP) declined from 0.54% in 1994 to 0.37% thirty years later.

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Contrary to initial media speculation suggesting Iran’s withdrawal or downgrade to observer status, the SANDF has confirmed that Iran’s Corvette Naghdi is actively participating in the sea phase of Exercise Will for Peace 2026.

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Rand Girls’ High students experienced mixed emotions upon receiving their matric results, with an 88% pass rate for the class of 2025. Nana Sithole expressed both disappointment and relief over her marks, while Bongi Ndlovu considered upgrading her diploma pass, and Lakheni Mavango planned to study law to address national issues, seeking remarking for better distinctions.

South Africa
Albini Girls High School is among the rural schools that achieved a strong matric pass rate in KZN

South Africa
It is suspected that the child followed his unaware mother when leaving home this morning.

South Africa
Limpopo Education is unable to deliver matric results statements to the Kgadimo secondary school.
South Africa
Silikamva High School has made history with a 100% matric pass rate, the first to be achieved since the school was established in 2013. However, the matric results are more than just numbers – each pass represents a child who has the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty.
World
US President Donald Trump’s administration is ending temporary protected status for thousands of Somalis in the United States, Fox News reported on Tuesday, requiring them to leave by 17 March.
World
A military escalation between the United States and Iran would have grave consequences for the region, Qatar said on Tuesday after Washington threatened strikes in response to a government crackdown on protests in the Islamic Republic.

World
Alain Orsoni, 71, was a well-known separatist figure in Corsica who had been living in exile for years in Nicaragua.

World
Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration over unconstitutional ICE conduct. And, SCOTUS hears two cases on whether states can bar transgender athletes from women’s sports.

Africa
Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.

Africa
Rosita Salvador Mabuiango’s mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.

Africa
With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner?

Africa
Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Business
Redhill in Johannesburg was the best-performing private school in the country, achieving an average 4.3 distinctions per student.

Business
The US House of Representatives has supported a renewal of AGOA, but South Africa may not be on the list.

Business
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak’s government.

Business
Home Affairs are looking to change the nation’s immigration laws and highlighted the abuse of its retirement visas.
Politics
The DA in KwaZulu-Natal has requested an audience with the National Freedom Party following its departure from the provincial unity government.
Politics
The DA has taken Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka after he withdrew a pro-Gaza art submission to the 61st Venice Biennale.

Politics
Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

Politics
This has been confirmed by the Commission in a statement this Monday afternoon.

Sport
A former Orlando Pirates fan-favourite midfielder has himself confirmed his latest move. Here’s all the key details!

Sport
Here is everything you need to know about what the Stormers, Bulls and Sharks need to do in the final pool stage of the Champions Cup.

Sport
A stranded solo rower from Finland has been rescued in the wild South Atlantic thanks to South African Maritime Rescue authorities.

Sport
Betway Premiership giants Orlando Pirates have announced the signings of Daniel Msendami and Mpho Chabatsane from Marumo Gallants.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued clear instructions to candidates, parents and schools on how to access the 2025 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA) performance reports.
Education
Denmark does not want to sell its territory. But for a real estate mogul turned president, the world’s largest island may be irresistible.
Education
[Daily Trust] An ICT training institute, New Horizons Nigeria, has announced a major CSR initiative that is geared towards improving Nigeria’s GDP, reduce unemployment and improve national security significantly.
Education
The outcome of a pair of cases on Tuesday could affect laws in 27 states that prohibit transgender girls from joining girls’ and women’s sports teams.
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Entertainment
Lesufi also called for a single national examination system

Entertainment
Indian pair to join the Tiago, Punch, Curvv and Harrier that were introduced in 2025.

Entertainment
The new season follows the special Uthando neS’thembu Uncut, which offered behind-the-scenes footage of never-before-seen moments.

Entertainment
Wildschutt will compete in road races in Gqeberha and New York in March.

Science/Tech
Here’s how South African households can become exempt from paying TV licence fees when they still have a TV.

Science/Tech
In response to a growing backlash, Microsoft said it would take steps to ensure that data centers don’t raise utility bills in surrounding areas and address other public concerns.
Science/Tech
Meta has begun laying off more than 1,000 employees from its Reality Labs division as the company redirects resources away from virtual reality and metaverse products toward AI wearables and smartphone features. The cuts amount to roughly 10% of Reality Labs’ 15,000-person workforce, according to an internal post from CTO Andrew Bosworth reviewed by Bloomberg. Reality Labs has lost more than...

Science/Tech
Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’
High-profile studies reporting the presence of microplastics throughout the human body have been thrown into doubt by scientists who say the discoveries are probably the result of contamination and false positives. One chemist called the concerns “a bombshell”.
Studies claiming to...

Motoring
South Africa has an exclusive selection of high-powered bakkies that can tackle rough terrain and give hot hatchbacks a run for their money.

Motoring
Tata has announced that two new SUVs are heading to South Africa this year.

Motoring
One of South Africa’s largest municipalities plans to generate revenue by auctioning off 800 cars next month.

Motoring
South Africa’s car manufacturers are finally receiving government support to upgrade their facilities to build hybrid and electric vehicles.

Health
Morning Live’s Marc Cananur finds out more about the health risks around illegal cigarettes.

Health
The hospital trust says patients are experiencing “unacceptable delays” across services.

Health
Carloway Football Club in Lewis has received a grant of £22,000.
Health
Psilocybin-assisted therapy is legal in three states, but access has so far been limited and expensive.