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Engen manager arrested for corruption after allegedly demanding R300k bribe
An Engen manager who was caught with a R100,000 bribe he allegedly demanded from a supplier has been arrested by the Hawks for corruption.

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Trailblazing women of tech: 2025 Innovator Trust SMME WIT Award winners
SPONSORED | Celebrating the creators, leaders, thinkers, and builders defining SA’s digital future
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South Africa
News24 | ‘Integrated strategy’ in place as Western Cape records 90% of SA’s gang murders
More than 90% of the country’s gang-related murders took place in the Western Cape between April and September.

South Africa
IEC alarmed about declining voter turnout in South Africa
The IEC says weakening public trust in state institutions is driving the drop in participation.

South Africa
Cachalia praises the set-up of Madlanga Commission, Ad Hoc committee
Acting Minister ,Firoz Cachalia applauds the establishment of Madlanga Commission & Ad Hoc Committe

South Africa
PMB woman set to walk to Joburg to raise awareness on GBV & fibroids
Thandeka Sibiya has called on men to show their solidarity by walking with her.

World
Israeli forces kill at least 10 in southern Syria raid, officials and residents say
Syria’s foreign ministry said in a statement Friday that the attack was “a horrific massacre” and said women and children were among those killed.

World
Two former Peruvian presidents jailed in two days
Pedro Castillo and Martín Vizcarra are the latest in a series of Peruvian presidents to be sent to prison.

World
Nuns win reprieve in abandoned convent in Alps – if they stay off social media
The three nuns say they were taken out of the convent against their will and placed in a care home.
World
A bright spot for turtles: Olive ridleys are recovering in India, but still at risk
India’s olive ridley turtle numbers appear to have rebounded after years of patchwork efforts to stem their decline. Can it last?

Africa
‘Scared and desperate’ – the South Africans who claim they were duped by Zuma’s daughter to fight for Russia
A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

Africa
The kidnap gangs, jihadists and separatists wreaking havoc in Nigeria
The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

Africa
General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup
Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.

Africa
Police investigate theft of four dogs from Malawi presidential palace
Police search ex-President Chakwera’s residence after a suspect said the dogs were being kept there.

Business
Popular shopping mall in South Africa’s richest area sold
The Competion Commission has recommended that the sale of 50% of Morningside Shopping be approved.

Business
These are the deadliest areas in South Africa
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has recorded a 4.9% decrease in reported serious crimes in the country, including a sizeable 11.5% drop in murders—but some of the most violent areas are still getting worse.

Business
Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

Business
Business Talk – Discovery Bank CEO Hylton Kallner on reshaping South Africa’s banking sector through innovation
Hylton Kallner celebrates a landmark 2025 in which Discovery Bank transitioned to profitability and won several prestigious awards.

Politics
Disbanding of PKTT should serve as a lesson, says Senthumule
Senthumule says Gen. Mkhwanazi should’ve been the first person to be informed of PKTT disbandment

Politics
PKTT disbanded for no longer aiding policing efforts : Senthumule
The PKTT was disbanded by police Minister Senzo Mchunu on December 31, 2024.

Politics
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla resigns as MK Party MP
Zuma-Sambudla has also resigned from all structures of the party

Politics
LIVE: MK Party media briefing on the Russia-Ukraine matter
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s is briefing the media on the Russia-Ukraine matter in Durban.

Sport
‘Knife edge’ – will Newcastle drop Pope for Ramsdale?
Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope has made a couple of costly errors recently and “all options are on the table” ahead of the trip to Everton, according to boss Eddie Howe.

Sport
Confirmed: SABC to show Kaizer Chiefs vs Zamalek
Kaizer Chiefs return to the CAF Confederation Cup, with SABC set to broadcast their clash against Egyptian heavyweights Zamalek on Saturday.

Sport
Wales need to make case for defence against Springboks
Wales have leaked points alarmingly in 2025 and face the ultimate test against South Africa’s power in the autumn finale in Cardiff.

Sport
Bafana star denied move to north Africa, Chiefs, Pirates and Downs to poune?
Bafana Bafana star Devin Titus is set to leave Stellenbosch FC but which club eill pounce? He was reportedly denied a move to Egypt.
Education
South Africa: Basic Education Marks Conclusion of 2025 Nsc Exams
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education (DBE) says the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations have officially reached their conclusion, with rewrite opportunities for selected subjects having taken place on Thursday.
Education
Kenya: KCA University Celebrates 3,286 Graduates At 19th Graduation Ceremony
[Capital FM] Nairobi — KCA University (KCAU) is set to mark its 19th Graduation Ceremony, celebrating the achievements of 3,286 graduates who have completed various programmes across four schools.
Education
Nigeria: Nsfdw Returns December 20
[Vanguard] The Nigerian Student Fashion and Design Week (NSFDW) has announced its ninth edition, nestled within Lagos’ vibrant December festivities and blending fashion, culture, and youth innovation into a signature year-end celebration.
Education
Rwanda: Play-Based Science Programme Empowers Over 180,000 Learners to Build Community Solutions
[New Times] A total of 180,005 primary learners across eleven districts in Rwanda can now apply skills gained from the Science and Elementary Technology (SET) curriculum into real, community-driven solutions, a milestone from five years of learning through play with technology projects implemented by Right To Play.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10 Unusual foods you probably haven’t tried yet
From civet-poop coffee to crawling cheese, explore 10 unusual foods you probably haven’t tried yet. These are ideal for adventurous foodies.

Entertainment
Samsung becomes the Official Mobile and Consumer Electronics Partner for SA Rugby’s national teams and the Vodacom URC
Samsung says the partnership reflects its commitment to humanising technology – using Samsung Galaxy AI to bring fans closer to the players, the moments and the energy of the game.

Entertainment
Black Friday is pumping – let’s hope it does not eat your Christmas lunch
The big day is here: Black Friday, and South African consumers are lining up to buy something they have been wishing for the whole year.

Entertainment
Putting clients first: How PrimeXBT turns rewards into real client empowerment
Interview with Sihle Tuta, head of region at PrimeXBT South Africa.

Entertainment
What Rian van Heerden discovered while investigating South African emigration in ‘Beloofde Land’
Beloofde Land captures stories of fear, hope, loss, survival and new beginnings among South Africans considering or living abroad.

Science/Tech
Best Altcoins To Buy Now As UAE Banking Decree Seals Its Global Crypto Hub Status
The UAE just rewired its entire financial architecture, and crypto is now woven directly into the circuitry. With a sweeping new banking and virtual-asset decree coming into force, the country is moving beyond hype and into structural dominance. It’s a signal to global markets: the UAE wants to be the world’s premier crypto hub, not […]

Science/Tech
Bitcoin Mining Metrics Turn Bearish as Spot BTC Eyes Rebound and Bitcoin Hyper Gains Momentum
Mining indicators around Bitcoin have turned sharply bearish, with several key metrics painting a challenging picture for the network’s economic backbone. Hash rate expansion, profitability compression, and miner side stress are reshaping the short-term outlook. Yet, history repeatedly shows that when miners start feeling the squeeze, the broader market often sets the stage for a […]

Science/Tech
The ‘Secret 7’ behind South Africa’s biggest online store
The founders and original investors in Takealot’s predecessor remain somewhat of an enigma more than 23 years after the company’s founding.
Science/Tech
Hard Fork’s 50 Most Iconic Technologies of 2025
“You can’t tell the story of 2025 without these icons.”
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Why TopAuto must be part of your marketing strategy in 2026
TopAuto is the best place to advertise to a South African motoring audience in 2026.

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz slashes prices by R122,000 in South Africa
Mercedes-Benz has slashed the price of the luxurious C-Class sedan by up to R122,000 in South Africa.

Health
Call for medical notes alert for maternity scandal families
Kayleigh Griffiths says the alert came about because families had to keep retelling their stories.

Health
Women ‘traumatised’ by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust
More than 200 patients suffered harm, including unnecessary mastectomies, the BBC has been told.

Health
Libraries to host community events over winter
The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.
Health
F.D.A. Withdraws Rule to Require Testing Cosmetics Made With Talc for Asbestos
The agency said it planned to craft a more comprehensive rule, but the move alarmed public health advocates, who have long worked to eliminate asbestos in consumer products.