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WEATHER: Sweltering temperatures expected this weekend
Your weather forecast for the North West, KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State for Saturday, 27 (…)
[The South African] 26/12/2025
Grinch? Cape Peninsula baboon hijacks Christmas [video]
The real Grinch? A video of a Cape Peninsula baboon helping itself to Christmas goodies has gone (…)
[The South African] 26/12/2025
Mofokeng should start Bafana’s next match, says Ex-Chiefs coach
Retired Bafana Bafana left-back Tsepo Masilela and ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach Farouk Khan call for (…)
[The South African] 26/12/2025
Woman attacked, dog killed in Boxing Day incident on Signal Hill
An investigation is under way after a woman was reportedly attacked and her dog fatally stabbed (…)
[The South African] 26/12/2025
The Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for Friday, 26 December 2025
Today’s Daily Lotto jackpot stands at R600 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, (…)
[The South African] 26/12/2025
The Kiffness show goes ahead: Kirstenbosch ramps up security
Despite the backlash and security threats, The Kiffness show will go ahead at Kirstenbosch (…)
[The South African] 26/12/2025
The PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for Friday, 26 December 2025
Today's PowerBall jackpot stands at a guaranteed R110 million, while the PowerBall Plus offers (…)
[The South African] 26/12/2025
‘One of our worst performances’ – Fans react after Bafana’s AFCON loss to Egypt
Bafana Bafana lost 1-0 to Egypt on Friday evening. Despite having a man advantage, South Africa (…)
[The South African] 26/12/2025
UPDATE | 130 teenage girls gave birth on Christmas Day
The number of teenage mothers who gave birth on Christmas Day has increased, raising concern (…)
[The South African] 26/12/2025
Bafana Bafana fall short against 10-man Egypt, knockout hopes pushed to final group test
[Daily News (IOL)] 26/12/2025
Bafana Bafana fall short against 10-man Egypt, knockout hopes pushed to final group test
[Cape Times (IOL)] 26/12/2025
Salah penalty sends 10-man Egypt past Bafana Bafana
Bafana Bafana lost 1-0 to Egypt after a Mohamed Salah penalty decided their Group B clash at (…)
[The South African] 26/12/2025
News24 | 2 soldiers swept away in flooded Mpumalanga river, 1 body recovered
Two SANDF soldiers were swept away by a strong river current on Christmas Day after attempting (…)
[News24] 26/12/2025
15-year-old girls give birth across South Africa on Christmas Day
Health authorities have raised concern after 15-year-old girls were among the mothers who gave (…)
[The South African] 26/12/2025
DEVELOPING | Search under way for two missing SANDF soldiers
A search is under way for two SANDF members who went missing after their vehicle was reportedly (…)
[The South African] 26/12/2025
‘Green mamba’ sees 20 wickets fall on Day 1 at the MCG
An astounding 20 wickets fell on a frantic day one of the fourth Boxing Day Ashes Test on Friday (…)
[The South African] 26/12/2025
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South Africa Not Afraid of Egypt – Hugo Broos
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has urged his players not to be intimidated by individual stars in… The post South...
[News Central] 26/12/2025
AFCON 2025: South Africa and Egypt to face off in Group B tie
This will be the fourth meeting of the two countries at AFCON finals, having previously clashed in 1996, 1998 and 2019....
[Africanews] 25/12/2025
SA20 returns for 2025-26 season, CSA defends festive window shift
Cape Town [South Africa], December 25 (ANI): The SA20 2025-26 season gets underway on Friday, marking a significant...
[The Africa news] 25/12/2025
South Africa urges effective ceasefire and inclusive dialogue to end DRC conflict
South Africa's Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has raised urgent concerns about the ongoing conflict...
[Africanews] 25/12/2025
Pretoria's Lawley Street lights up for Christmas
One street in South Africa's Pretoria has been bringing festive joy to thousands of people for over 30 years.
[Africanews] 25/12/2025
"We've lost Aiden Markram but stuck with same mantra": Sunrisers Eastern Cape skipper ahead of SA20 season 4
Johannesburg [South Africa], December 24 (ANI): Ahead of the fourth SA20 season, Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) skipper...
[The Africa news] 24/12/2025
"Had that unsavoury taste to it": South Africa skipper Bavuma on coach's "grovel" remark during Guwahati Test
New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): Having whitewashed India in the Test series, South African skipper Temba Bavuma...
[The Africa news] 24/12/2025
"It's a healthy pressure": Durban Super Giants captain Aiden Markram ahead of SA20 season 4
New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): Ahead of South Africa20 (SA20) season 4, Durban's Super Giants Captain Aiden...
[The Africa news] 24/12/2025
Court allows appeal in dispute over burial of ex-Zambian leader
A previous ruling had granted the government permission to repatriate Edgar Lungu's body from South Africa against his...
[The Africa news] 24/12/2025
ICC Men's T20I Rankings: Tilak Varma rises to third spot, Varun Chakravarthy continues supremacy
New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): India's rising batting star Tilak Varma rose to third spot in the ICC Men's T20I...
[The Africa news] 24/12/2025
South Africa captain Bavuma hails historic 2-0 Test series win in India, credits coach Conrad for accomplishment
New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): South Africa captain Temba Bavuma reflected on their record Test series win in...
[The Africa news] 24/12/2025
"You don't forget what is said, but....": Bavuma breaks silence on Bumrah's 'bauna' remark during Test series
New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): South Africa captain Temba Bavuma opened up on the controversial on-field remark...
[The Africa news] 24/12/2025
South Africa: Former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa Dies - South African News Briefs - December 24, 2025
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[AllAfrica] 24/12/2025
South Africa: Tsotsi Star's House, Bought With Lottery Funds, Frozen By Special Tribunal
[GroundUp] The late Presley Chweneyagae's home was bought with funds meant for an anti-drug themed musical
[AllAfrica] 24/12/2025
Death toll rises to 10 in latest South Africa pub shooting
Police said they had identified two potential suspects in connection with the attack against a pub in the township of...
[Africanews] 23/12/2025
"Seniors have to step up, take responsibility": Amit Mishra on India's 0-2 Test whitewash to SA at home
New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): Former Indian spinner Amit Mishra spoke on India's 0-2 Test series whitewash...
[The Africa news] 23/12/2025
84% in South Africa Plan to Incorporate AI into their Holiday Activities, Kaspersky Survey Shows
Recent global research from Kaspersky has illuminated a significant shift in AI usage during the holiday season. Far...
[IT News Africa] 23/12/2025
Kenya: UAE's $1 Billion Ai Fund Can Transform Kenya's Economy
[Capital FM] The recent G20 Summit in South Africa made headlines for several reasons. It was the first time the G20...
[AllAfrica] 23/12/2025
Deepti Sharma, Wolvaardt top ICC Women's player rankings in latest update
New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has topped the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings...
[The Africa news] 23/12/2025
Africa: When Kids Move Overseas - Why Visits Are So Rare for South Africa's Emigrant Families
[The Conversation Africa] More than one million South Africans, about 1.6% of the country's population of 63 million,...
[AllAfrica] 23/12/2025
Deepti Sharma claims No. 1 spot in T20I bowlers ranking
New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma secures the number 1 position for T20I bowlers...
[The Africa news] 23/12/2025
South Africa: DJ Warras Funeral To Be Held in Rosebank - South African News Briefs - December 23, 2025
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[AllAfrica] 23/12/2025
Africa Cup of Nations: South Africa secure first win as Mali, Zambia draw
CASABLANCA, 22nd December, 2025 (WAM) -- South Africa defeated Angola 2-1 in their match held today at Marrakech Stadium...
[The Africa news] 22/12/2025
New US envoy will seek concessions from South Africa - expert
Leo Brent Bozell III's tenure is likely to bring an ideological clash between Washington and Pretoria, political analyst...
[The Africa news] 22/12/2025
Russia and China remain our strategic partners - South African deputy FM
Pretoria pursues an independent foreign policy in accordance with its national interests, Tandi Moraka has said South...
[The Africa news] 22/12/2025
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