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After an unsuccessful attempt and a dream derailed by the Covid-19 lockdown, Ntando Dube, 23, has finally secured a scholarship to study at the prestigious Oxford University in England from October 2026.

Magda Wierzycka is returning to South Africa after seven years in the UK, citing both global shifts and the opportunity to drive positive change at home, as the company she founded, Sygnia, posts strong growth.

Investor Errol Elsdon’s urgent court application to have 40% of Nkosana Makate’s multimillion-rand payout from Vodacom frozen, pending a legal dispute over entitlement to the money, has been dismissed.

Family and friends of Van der Merwe laid flowers on the crime scene. 

National Taxi Alliance in Gauteng condemns removal of taxis from the Fourways Mall in Johannesburg

DA in Tshwane raises concerns over the City’s slow response to a major power outage

The Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case about President Trump’s firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. And, Senate Democrats are set to pitch a plan to extend ACA subsidies this week.

People gathered in Bethlehem, in the Israeli occupied West Bank, to watch the lighting of the Christmas tree Saturday. It’s the first time it’s happened since the war in Gaza began two years ago.

The thieves enter the library in normal opening hours, stuffing the art works into a canvas bag.

Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

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

Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

The EU regulator had fined the social media platform over its “deceptive” blue tick badges.

Power utility Eskom says it has finalised a Memorandum of Understanding with smelters in the country, which opens a path to preventing the loss of thousands of jobs in the ferrochrome sector.

Henry van Deventer has over two decades of the financial sector and is leading the charge in the adoption of omni-channel advice.

Absa is slowly extending loans to customers, but still expects non-interest revenue to outpace interest revenue.

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

IEC says numerous parties have shown interest as it hosts pre-election workshops for the 2026 polls.

NPA Head Shamila Batohi was cross-examined at inquiry into Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

Some party members have staged a protest over unpaid pension fund and unemployment benefits

The Stormers are set to be boosted by the return of leading Springbok players as they continue to lead the way for the South African sides.

Prop Will Stuart is a serious doubt for the start of England’s Six Nations campaign after sustaining a suspected Achilles tendon injury on Bath duty.

LIV Golf are optimistic that the tour will secure official world golf ranking points for players in 2026.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and McLaren driver Oscar Piastri react after finishing first and second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but missing out on the Formula 1 world title.

Apprentices split their time between training and working – and are paid by their employer.

Christmas shopping doesn’t stop on Christmas Day. Capitalise on the post-Christmas sales with these effective business strategies.

A wave of devastating car crashes involving Limpopo artists Kharisma and KayCherlow NNL has rocked the Lekompo scene, prompting emotional public concern.

The veteran lower-order batter will have to show he is still an option for the World Cup in February next year.

According to Joburg Water, the work is necessary to ensure the long-term reliability of the city’s water network.

The teacher sought an order to have her departure declared as an unfair dismissal.

AI presents many risks to South Africa’s financial system, including increased cybercrime, the FSCA has found.

Press Pulse’s latest online media sentiment report revealed that Vodacom has the best score, followed by MTN, Telkom, and Cell C.

This waterproof ultra-portable comes with a splash of party.

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

Suzuki has made a change to the affordable Dzire sedan, which will be applied to all models going forward.

Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures in new Scottish legislation.