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Malcolm Libera  ·25 Dec 2025 While 2025 may have been a challenging year for many South Africans, it marked an extraordinary financial period for the country’s billionaires. As the majority of the population grappled with stubbornly high costs of living, seven of South Africa’s wealthiest individuals experienced a dramatic surge in their wealth, collectively adding …

BYD and Chery are crushing other major Chinese car brands in South Africa, according to a recent report by Press Pulse. This is based on media sentiment rankings, as Press Pulse uses AI to measure the overall sentiment of online media reports in South Africa. Press Pulse focuses on business reporting from South Africa’s top …

A 33-year-old DJ was shot dead by a patron for switching off the music at a tavern in Mpumalanga on Christmas eve. The patron then turned the gun on himself. Police in Masoyi, near White River, were conducting a festive season operation at about 11.30pm on Wednesday when they came across a group of people …

Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong is the founder of NantWorks, a conglomerate using science and technology to revolutionise healthcare, energy, and media through supercomputing, AI, and biotechnology. The South African-born medical businessman received an almost $150 million (then R2.3 billion) payday in 2015 through a stock and options payout from NantKwest, now known as ImmunityBio. NantKwest and …

The year 2025 proved to be a landmark one in rugby, with historic wins, record-breaking performances, and moments that captured the imagination of fans across the globe. From back-to-back Rugby Championship wins to underdog triumphs, it was a year where South African rugby once again demonstrated its depth, resilience, and growing international stature – it …

Motorists in Gauteng generally pay more to renew their vehicle licence disc than motorists living in other provinces, with KwaZulu-Natal having the second-most expensive renewal fees. Gauteng’s renewal fees are higher for 10 of 13 vehicle tare weight categories, while KwaZulu-Natal’s fees are high for the remaining three. However, it’s important to note that KwaZulu-Natal …

“My wife often jokes that, sometimes her friends tell her that they don’t know if she really has a husband because they always hear about me but never see me during the festive season.” This is the sentiment of a 36-year-old pilot who often spends his festive season in the sky ferrying passengers who are …

Luke Fraser  ·25 Dec 2025 Bloemfontein is the most affordable city to live in, with its low house prices attracting first-time buyers.  With most residential transactions in the R500,000 to R1 million range, Bianca Jonker, licensee for Seeff Bloemfontein, said that the city has one of the highest ratios of first-time buyers.  The local property …

WeBuyCars has had to pay an administrative fine of R2.5 million to the state as part of a settlement agreement with the National Consumer Commission (NCC) over contraventions of the National Consumer Act (CPA). On top of this, WeBuyCars has also had to refund R3.4 million to 31 customers who laid complaints with the NCC. …

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Professor Sharon Prince, one of South Africa’s most accomplished and internationally recognised cancer scientists, was recently honoured with the 2025 A.G. Oettlé Memorial Award*. A professor of Cell Biology and former deputy dean of research in the Faculty of Health Sciences, she was lauded by the Cancer Association of …

Staff Writer  ·24 Dec 2025 Despite thin trade due to the holiday season, the rand experienced a small rally on Tuesday, following a surge in the gold price. The rand chalked up further gains against the dollar on Tuesday, helped by gold prices reaching another record high. Gold rose to an all-time high above $4,500 …

As the world marked World AIDS Day on Monday, 1 December, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) South Africa, in collaboration with provincial c, civil society partners, and community stakeholders, led a series of impactful events across KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Eastern Cape.  The 2025 commemorations placed a strong emphasis on men’s wellness, HIV prevention, community mobilisation, …

Before returning to politics, Cyril Ramaphosa was part of a group of investors who helped Seacom defeat government attempts to block the launch of its undersea cable in South Africa. Seacom’s arrival broke Telkom’s monopoly in international fibre connectivity, triggering a revolution in the South African broadband market. Almost overnight, data prices dropped by more …

Malcolm Libera  ·24 Dec 2025 Data from the Department of Public Service and Administration show that over 37,800 government employees are paid more than R1 million per annum. Renowned economist Dawie Roodt stated that this type of remuneration puts a strain on the country’s fiscal position, especially when South Africa’s productivity does not match the …

Staff Writer  ·24 Dec 2025 French magazine Jeune Afrique has ranked four South African cities among the top 30 most attractive destinations on the continent, with Cape Town taking the top spot back home. The 2025 ranking marks the second year Jeune Afrique has been publishing its ranking, offering a “multidimensional analysis” of African cities. …

Staff Writer  ·24 Dec 2025 Following the final winding-up order against Murray & Roberts Holdings by the High Court of South Africa, and the proposed acquisition of the Cementation and TNT businesses of Murray & Roberts Limited, the group has announced it will exit the JSE in January 2026. This brings to an end the …

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read | 19 December 2025 📸 Communities Take Action: Citizen-led water tests reveal widespread contamination across South Africa, urging urgent municipal intervention to safeguard public health. Image credit: WaterCAN A nationwide citizen science initiative has uncovered disturbing levels of water contamination, raising urgent public health concerns in South Africa. The …

If you’re of a certain generation, chances are you’ll have fond memories of DreamWorks Animation’s The Prince of Egypt, an Old Testament epic that told the story of Moses as a cartoon musical with an all-star voice cast, and released for the holiday season (at least in the US) back in 1998. It’s been a …

Bakkie fans had a great haul this year, as no less than 15 new models were launched in South Africa in 2025. The year welcomed in a varied selection, ranging from mild updates for a few recent entries to models that have brought something entirely new to the country’s auto sphere. Case in point is …

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Darren Zimmerman, NSRI Simonstown station commander, said: At 11h22, Wednesday, 24 December, CoCT (City of Cape Town) lifeguards commenced a rescue operation, in front of the Fish Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club, for 2 teenagers caught in rip currents. The CoCT water rescue network was activated. NSRI Simonstown rescue swimmers, CoCT law enforcement, CMR (Cape Medical …

OPINION: Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks pushed the boundaries in 2025 but could take their game plan and development strategy to the next level in 2026. EYES ON THE (BIG) PRIZE From the start of the World Cup cycle, Erasmus has said that the global tournament in 2027 – and the opportunity to win a third-consecutive title …

By Claudia Pizzocri South Africa is trying to make entry smoother for visitors and more predictable for skills and investment. The department of home affairs has thrown real institutional weight behind digital reform, including an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system intended to digitise tourist visas end-to-end. Yet, on the ground, the present reality is brutally …