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Airbnb warning for South Africa
Experts have warned that regulating Airbnb will not solve South Africa’s housing crisis, as the platform has a minimal impact on accommodation supply and actually boosts the economy.
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Experts have warned that regulating Airbnb will not solve South Africa’s housing crisis, as the platform has a minimal impact on accommodation supply and actually boosts the economy.

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The US accused Rwanda on Friday of fueling instability and war as a Rwanda-backed advance of the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo threatens to derail US President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker peace in the region.

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The King says an early diagnosis was key to the “good news” that his treatment is being scaled back.

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Stellenbosch University has capped 21-year-old David Obagbuwa with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree, making him one of the youngest medical doctors in South Africa.

South Africa
Residents in low lying areas are also urged to be extra vigilant and to avoid rivers and streams.

South Africa
It’s believed three people remain trapped beneath the rubble of the four-storey structure.
South Africa
Minister undertakes oversight visit to Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is this weekend leading a South African delegation to Lesotho for an oversight visit to assess progress on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP).
The Minister is accompanied by Deputy Minister David Mahobo and Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring...

South Africa
The assets belong to Chimene Mlambo, Elias Christopher Ngobeni, Nason Ngobeni and Alex Sithole.

World
The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for his ‘GOAT tour’, taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.

World
Donald Trump’s envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.

World
Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.

World
Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.

Africa
BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Africa
He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.

Africa
This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.

Africa
Investigations show individuals receiving multiple salaries, with one case involving five salaries paid to a single ID

Business
More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital.

Business
While it may seem trivial, loud noises coming from your home, such as barking dogs, can result in you going to court.

Business
A major first world country has issued a warning to its citizens travelling to South Africa.
Business

Politics
Suspended Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke undergoing an inquiry into his fitness to hold office.

Politics
The EFF said it would support the motion, while the MKP continues to seek support

Politics
Ekurhuleni HR Head was suspended with immediate effect following a council resolution.

Politics
ANC NGC resolves that SACP members must recuse themselves from ANC discussions ahead of 2026 LGE

Sport
Ten players from seven Scottish clubs are heading to the Africa Cup of Nations, but how long will they be away and what are their prospects?

Sport
The Adelaide Oval has hosted plenty of memorable moments, how many do you remember? Good luck!

Sport
Great Britain’s Zoe Atkin narrowly misses out on gold as she takes silver at the freeski halfpipe World Cup event in China.

Sport
BBC Scotland analyses the severity of Dundee United’s current predicament.
Education
South Korea has a notoriously grueling college entrance exam. This year’s English portion was so difficult that it led to a resignation. Could you answer some of the questions correctly?
Education
The center at the university’s public health school was also a focus of the Trump administration after having been examined in a Harvard antisemitism report earlier this year.
Education
[Vanguard] Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group, has announced a N100 billion annual education support programme aimed at keeping financially vulnerable Nigerian students in school.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Education Service has released all outstanding feeding grants for Special Schools across the country.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The average rent per province across South Africa varies greatly and shows some remarkable disparities. Here’s why …

Lifestyle
A California nurse, who was just about to remove an ovarian cyst that had grown to almost 10kg, got the shock of her life when a routine pregnancy test came back positive.

Lifestyle
The growing appeal of small-town living in South Africa is centered around quality of life, safety, affordability and sense of community …

Entertainment
“Orlando Pirates is a professional club, profesional setup, so the expectationals are always the same,” said Ncikazi.

Entertainment
Salah has been linked with a move to the lucrative Saudi Pro League.

Entertainment
The Sharks have finally welcomed their Springbok stars back, and hope to revive their season starting with their Champions Cup match against Saracens.

Entertainment
“We are favourites in our group, and we must accept that responsibility,” said Petkovic.

Science/Tech
I’ve been reviewing smart lighting for years. Here are tips on how to prep, what to choose, and the smart lights that work best in each room.
Science/Tech
Longtime Slashdot reader AmiMoJo shares a report from Clean Energy Wire: Renewable energy sources covered nearly 56 percent of Germany’s gross electricity consumption in 2025, according to preliminary figures by energy industry group BDEW and research institute ZSW. Despite a ‘historically weak’ first quarter of the year for wind power production and a significant drop in hydropower output, the...

Science/Tech
Instagram is awash with Asian firms showing how they can remake old Broncos, Defenders, and other whole classic cars—better and much cheaper than in the US.

Science/Tech
eSIM technology is reshaping mobile connectivity in South Africa, offering instant activation, reduced travel costs, and superior global coverage compared to traditional SIM cards. The Shift in Mobile Connectivity in South Africa South Africa is undergoing a major transformation in how users connect to mobile networks. The rising demand for instant, versatile, and cost-effective data […]

Motoring
December’s petrol price hike means you’ll need to budget a fair amount to travel to the Kruger Park this holiday.

Motoring
The worst countries to drive in for 2025 have been revealed, and South Africa is only ranked fourth.

Motoring
The Department of Transport is ramping up its efforts to curb road fatalities this holiday season.

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Health
A three-judge panel threw out a lower court’s order, allowing the Trump administration to continue defunding the group and other major abortion providers.
Health
A study of more than 45,000 women found that screening women according to their level of risk was as effective in detecting tumors as the one-size-fits-most screening currently recommended.
Health
The sexually transmitted disease has become increasingly resistant to existing antibiotics.
Health
Researchers found a chasm between the health reasons for which the public seeks out cannabis and what gold-standard science actually shows about its effectiveness.