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Ngezana says Bafana’s Afcon inexperience not a problem as they face knockouts
Fourteen tournament debutants in Broos’s squad means there are a number of players having to find their feet quickly.
WEDNESDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2025, 13:32

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Fourteen tournament debutants in Broos’s squad means there are a number of players having to find their feet quickly.

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Having started playing at an early age, he has grown from a passionate golfer to one of the country’s most dedicated club managers.
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Proteas Women captain has done South Africa proud, with stunning performances at the ICC Women’s World Cup.
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Among several high-profile cases set down for 2026, the public will probably be most interested in those involving the National Health Insurance.

South Africa
KwaNoxolo tavern owner was arrested earlier last week for operating with a fraudulent liquor licence
South Africa
The South African Weather Service has issued another warning for severe thunderstorms, more than two weeks after a devastating hailstorm left several households homeless in the Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality, Eastern Cape.

South Africa
A suspect appeared in an Atteridgeville court on 12 counts of murder, 13 of attempted murder.

South Africa
Hot conditions can be expected on Wednesday over the north of the province.
World
Eurostar said it plans to run a full service, but warned of possible knock-on disruptions after a power supply issue halted Channel Tunnel train trips connecting London to the European mainland.

World
Bangladesh is mourning the death of its first female Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, who died Tuesday.

World
Protests over the economy are sweeping through Iran. The country’s currency is plummeting amid concerns Israel will restart its war with Iran, a move President Trump signaled he would approve.

World
NPR’s A Martinez speaks with Iranian-American author and journalist Hooman Majd about the current wave of protests facing Iran and what they mean for its future.

Africa
The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

Africa
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

Africa
Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
“We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music” – residents tell the BBC of militants’ rule.

Business
It’s been a roller coaster year for the stock market, but the S&P 500 is set to end 2025 up about 17%, the third straight year of double-digit gains.

Business
South Africa is moving toward a fully digital identity system, signalling the end of an era for the iconic green ID book.

Business
The rand has marked one of its best years in recent memory in 2025, with economists expecting the good time to keep rolling in the new year.
Business

Politics
Brian Hlongwa’s funeral is underway at Walter Sisulu Hall in Randburg.

Politics
Hlongwa’s funeral service is being held at the Walter Sisulu Hall in Randburg in Johannesburg.

Politics
Dikeledi Magadzi will be laid to rest on Saturday in Polokwane, Limpopo.

Politics
At the time of his death Hlongwa, was facing corruption and money laundering charges.

Sport
Dom Hyam heads back to Blackburn Rovers on New Year’s Day believing Wrexham must improve their away form in 2026 if they are to earn a Championship play-off place.

Sport
How much do you remember about Prem and Premiership Women’s Rugby in 2025? Try our BBC Sport quiz.

Sport
Newcastle Red Bulls sign Argentina second row Franco Molina for the start of the 2026-27 season.

Sport
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy admits rugby is “getting slow” but he does not feel the game is in need of a radical overhaul to ensure it is an exciting spectacle for fans.
Education
[Premium Times] The governor stated that they are now receiving basic numeracy, literacy, and entrepreneurial training comparable to students in the conventional education sector.
Education
[The Point] Tostan International the Gambia, a grassroots NGO dedicated to empowering communities through education and human rights, recently convened an inter-village meeting at Sare Samba Simally in the Lower Fulladou West District of the Central River Region.
Education
[The Point] Sare Gubu Basiru village, a community celebrated for its strong commitment to Fulani culture, Western education, and Quranic learning, on Saturday 27 December hosted its 12th annual sensitisation forum under the theme “Building a Community Free from Gender-Based Violence.”
Education
[The Point] A total of 112 recruits have graduated from the Gambia Prison Service (GPS) Training Academy at a passing out parade ceremony held at the McCarthy Square in Banjul.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
SA and Singapore authorities seized 55kg of rhino horns and big cat parts in a joint operation, arresting two suspects in the process.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Ring in 2026 in Cape Town with parades, concerts and sport while staying ahead of key road closures with these New Year’s Eve travel tips…

Entertainment
Vincent Tshituka says the Sharks are feeling confident they can turn their season around after their last two wins.

Entertainment
For many, the minstrels’ parade has become a proud assertion of this community’s unique heritage and identity.

Entertainment
From mass protests against GBVF to political and international scandals, South Africans expressed their fury and demanded accountability in 2025.

Entertainment
Plettenberg Bay is all the rage when it comes to soaking up the pumping party vibes and golden beaches while celebrating New Year’s Eve.

Science/Tech
By 2026, liquidity has become one of the most decisive factors separating amateur crypto traders from professionals. While retail users often focus on promotions or headline fees, experienced traders prioritize something far more fundamental: the ability to enter and exit positions efficiently, consistently, and at scale. In fast-moving crypto markets, liquidity isn’t just about convenience […]

Science/Tech
Groupe Canal+ and Warner Bros Discovery have struck a last-minute agreement to keep channels like CNN on DStv.

Science/Tech
Canal+ has reached a last-minute deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, announcing that it has signed a multi-year, multi-territory agreement.

Science/Tech
The bioscience startup has attracted billions in investment – and a flurry of criticism, but founder tells the Guardian plans to bring back the woolly mammoth will not be derailed
Death and taxes are supposed to be the things we can depend on in this life. But in 2025, the American entrepreneur Ben Lamm sold much of the world on the idea that death did not, after all, need to be for ever.
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Motoring
South Africa has a secret test track that has been kept under wraps for nearly two decades, located near a nearby highway where cars can travel at speeds of up to 250km/h.

Motoring
The carmaker is on course for its second consecutive decline in annual vehicle sales.

Motoring
Volvo has identified a potential issue with the high-voltage battery cells manufactured by one of its suppliers on certain vehicles.

Motoring
Chinese brands are competing amongst themselves to dominate South Africa’s fastest-growing car segment.

Health
Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.

Health
The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged.

Health
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
Health
Now that the condition is known to spread sexually, there are steps you and your partner can take to prevent it.