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Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 8 December 2025 The South African Weather Service (Saws) said severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will hit several provinces on Monday. Here’s what you need to know: Weather warnings for 8 December Saws said the storms are expected …
“After many years of unsuccessfully trying to kill each other, it is starting to look more and more likely that we might actually start working together.” I am an old-school liberal. I embark from the position of tolerance, the capacity to handle complexity, and the courage to make difficult compromises. With social media gaining traction …
A mini fresh food and craft market for Hankey never opened
While it recently celebrated its 1st birthday, Afrikaans e-hailing service Wanatu is being criticised for not fixing its buggy app and charging users exorbitant fees. It has also refused to provide any details about tangible growth or future potential, after previously punting ambitious expansion plans. Wanatu launched in Pretoria and Centurion in October 2024 and …
It’s exactly one year since Chery South Africa celebrated its best ever sales performance, with just over 2 000 units sold. Twelve months on, and the brand has delivered another a record-breaking feat, with November 2025 seeing 2 506 units sold and Chery South Africa securing its position as the 7th best-selling passenger vehicle brand …
Schalk Boonzaaier, NSRI Kleinmond station commander, said: At 09h42, Sunday, 7 December, NSRI Kleinmond duty crew were activated following a request for assistance from Overstrand Law Enforcement officers reporting 2 children, females, age 10 and 11, one from De Doorns and one from Touws River, requiring medical care following a non-fatal drowning accident at Kleinmond …
Roxy Taylor, NSRI Table Bay coxswain, said: At 12h53, Saturday, 6 December, NSRI Table Bay, NSRI Bakoven and the CoCT (City of Cape Town) water rescue network, were activated following eyewitness reports of 2 paddle boarders on a SUP (stand-up paddle board) appearing to be in difficulty offshore of Bakoven and being swept further out …
Jerome Simonis, NSRI Knysna station commander, said: At 13h15, Saturday, 6 December, NSRI Knysna duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of a drowning in progress at Brenton on Sea Main Beach, Knysna. Eyewitnesses reported 2 persons in distress in the surf zone caught in rip currents. NSRI rescue swimmers and off-duty NSRI lifeguards responded …
Aidan Wood, NSRI Port Alfred duty coxswain, said: At 14h06, Saturday, 6 December, NSRI Port Alfred duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress in The Kowie River, Port Alfred. NSRI rescue swimmers responded directly to the scene and the NSRI rescue craft Rescue 11 Alpha was launched. The SA Police Services, …
The genomes of 28 ancient hunter-gatherers from southern Africa have revealed a population with unique genetic variants that contributed to the evolution and adaptation of Homo sapiens. The research published in the journal Nature shows that southern Africa served as a long-term ecological refuge where hunter-gatherer populations thrived and maintained continuity through changing climatic and …
Statement by Adv. Glynnis Breytenbach MP – DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development: The Democratic Alliance condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the cold-blooded assassination of Marius “Vlam” van der Merwe, known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission. His murder, carried out moments after arriving home with his wife, is an attack on …
Home Affairs Minister Leon Shreiber said investigations found that the arrival of charter flights carrying Palestinians was not intended to be a one-off. The Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn South Africa’s 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian passport holders. The decision comes after two charter flights transporting Palestinians landed in South Africa last month. About …
Statement by Dr Mark Burke MP – DA Spokesperson on Finance: The Public Investment Corporation finally admitted that not all the recommendations from the Mpati Commission have been implemented. The Mpati Judicial Commission investigated allegations of wrongdoing at Africa’s largest asset manager. In 2020, it published its report, which included numerous recommendations that the PIC …
South Africa faced Uruguay with a golden opportunity to secure a place in the top twelve and immediately improve on their thirteenth place finish from two years ago. It was a tense and gripping contest that ended one all in regulation time before Uruguay edged the shootout to deny South Africa the step forward they …
The department of home affairs has withdrawn the 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian ordinary passport holders after flagging deliberate and ongoing abuse of the exemption by Israeli actors linked to “voluntary emigration” efforts for residents of the Gaza Strip. According to the department, this follows investigations and recommendations by national intelligence structures and consultations conducted …
Motorsport South Africa (MSA) mourns the passing of Mustapha Innes Murudker, who passed away on Friday, 5 December. A pioneering figure in South African motorsport, Innes made history with his 1989 Western Province Rally Championship victory, competing against leading names of the era and proving what determination and skill can achieve. A respected businessman from …
The Wilds, once forgotten and crime-ridden, has been transformed
Johannesburg: 05 December 2025 – The 2025 FNB App of the Year Awards took place in Johannesburg last night, bringing together the brightest minds in South African and African tech. The event showcased innovation across the continent, with leading developers, industry experts, partners, media and sponsors celebrating the creativity and homegrown talent shaping Africa’s digital …
Malcolm Libera ·7 Dec 2025 Renowned economist Roelof Botha says that the prime lending rate should be 1.25% lower than it currently is, which would mean an extra savings of R1,388 per month from the current rate. Both said the latest Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index shows that, despite immense pressures, South Africans continue to …
The South African government has declared gender-based violence a national disaster. This demonstrates strong political will to mobilise the country’s resources to eradicate this scourge, which is exacerbated by multiple factors such as unequal power relations, cultural norms and economic inequality. For South Africans, the reality is stark: 1 in 3 women (33.3 percent) over …
World Rugby has engineered a 2027 World Cup draw that unfairly punishes the Springboks and All Blacks while gifting the north a free passage, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane argues that the draw “tilts the field” in favour of the northern hemisphere, placing the world’s No 1 and No 2 sides …
The Ghanaian agricultural sector continues to witness inspiring success stories, and one such remarkable achievement was recorded on December 5th, 2025, when Mr. Akwasi Donkor James emerged as the Best Poultry Farmer at a prestigious national agric event held at Naama Kwaatutaa in the Offinso Municipality. This event is significant as Akwasi Donkor James Clinches …
In 2009, then-African Union chair Muammar Gaddafi envisioned a united Africa with a single currency, one military and a continent where Africans needed one passport to move freely. Africa, however, not as ready for this move towards integration as the controversial Libyan leader proposed. Crossing African borders is still a test of stamina. But South …
Many workplaces handle chemicals, dust, or sharp debris. These hazards put strain on workers. A small splash or tiny particle can create pain and stress. When something like that happens, speed matters. Quick rinsing often makes the difference between a short irritation and a bigger problem. This is why safety managers take eye care …