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Monday, December 22, 2025 The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a weather warning for disruptive rains and severe thunderstorms across the country for today. The warnings for rain are as follows: Orange level 5 warning: Disruptive rain resulting in flooding of settlements (both formal and informal) and roads, low-lying bridges, as well as …
22 December 2025 – Bafana Bafana get their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign underway when they face Angola in their opening match of the continental tournament at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Monday, 22 December 2025. Kick-off is at 19h00 (SA time). Coach Hugo Broos said the team is looking forward to opening …
The Competition Tribunal has issued rulings in a series of interlocutory applications in an alleged abuse of dominance case between South African chat platform GovChat and WhatsApp owner Meta Platforms. GovChat is a citizen engagement platform that uses WhatsApp’s technology for various South African government-sanctioned communications services. In 2020, WhatsApp notified GovChat and its government …
On 14 December 2025, two gunmen killed 15 people, including a child, during a terrorist mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, during a Hanukkah celebration attended by approximately one thousand people. Police and Australian intelligence agencies declared it an Islamic State–linked terrorism incident, motivated by antisemitism. For decades, terrorism has been viewed in …
The Africa Cup of Nations kicked off last night with hosts Morocco registering a 2–0 victory over Comoros in the tournament opener. However, for millions of South Africans, the AFCON truly begins tonight as Bafana Bafana open their 2025/26 campaign against Angola. For Hugo Broos and his Bafana Bafana side, this encounter is more than …
The Christmas period in South Africa is one of the most dangerous times to be on the roads, as people travel across the country to visit family and go on holiday. As a result, there is a major traffic spike over December and into January, but also a significant spike in road fatalities. To combat …
Born in 1949 in Johannesburg, Renfrew Christie grew up in boarding houses and the less salubrious parts of town as his mother struggled to make ends meet after his father died while he was still a small boy. With the stories of heroic deeds by family and friends in the battle against the Nazis in …
Capitec and FNB are the only two South African banks that have expanded their branch network in the past five years, whereas Absa, Nedbank, and Standard Bank have reduced their physical footprint. Overall, the number of branches operated by South Africa’s five largest banks has decreased by less than 1% since 30 June 2020, from …
Malcolm Libera ·22 Dec 2025 An iconic ultra-luxury American hotel brand is officially coming to South Africa, with Marriott International confirming plans to open The Cape Town EDITION at the V&A Waterfront in 2026. The project will mark the debut of EDITION Hotels on the African continent and represents a significant milestone for both Marriott …
Cape Town, South Africa — (AfricaNewswire.net) — As inflation continues to erode purchasing power across multiple African economies, stablecoins are rapidly emerging as a critical financial tool for everyday users seeking protection against currency depreciation and financial instability. From Nigeria and Ghana to South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Zimbabwe, individuals and small businesses are increasingly …
This festive season, give the gift of a summer day out that blends cricket, culture and unforgettable entertainment. Cape Town is gearing up for its biggest holiday celebration as Newlands transforms into a vibrant festival playground for the Opening Match on 26 December and a series of blockbuster fixtures through January 2026. This is more …
This festive season, give the gift of a proudly Boland summer outing, where cricket, culture, Winelands charm and full-day entertainment come together. Paarl is gearing up for its biggest holiday celebration as Boland Park transforms into a vibrant festival playground for a series of blockbuster fixtures from 27 December until 19 January 2026. This is …
This festive season, give the gift of a family fun filled experience with a day out at Betway SA20 where cricket culture and entertainment collide. Johannesburg is gearing up for its biggest summer celebration as The Wanderers transforms into a vibrant festival playground, hosting SA20 blockbuster match days from New Year’s Day (1 January 2026) …
This festive season, give the gift of a high-energy Pretoria summer experience, where cricket, culture and all-day entertainment unite. Pretoria is gearing up for its biggest midsummer celebration as Centurion transforms into a vibrant festival playground between 27 December and 22 January 2026, creating a destination where families, superfans and holidaymakers come together for unforgettable …
GQEBERHA FESTIVE SHOWSTOPPER This festive season, give the gift of a proudly Eastern Cape summer outing, where cricket, culture, coastal energy and full-day entertainment come together. Gqeberha is gearing up for its biggest holiday celebration as St George’s Park transforms into a vibrant festival playground for a series of blockbuster fixtures from 28 December 2025 …
The decision by the Constitutional Court to declare the Preferential Procurement Regulations invalid has considerably derailed the localisation agenda and hamstrung the government’s ability to leverage its reported R1 trillion procurement expenditure to support locally manufactured goods and impeded the economy’s ability to generate much-needed jobs, said Eustace Mashimbye, Chief Executive Officer of Proudly South …
This festive season, give the gift of a vibrant Durban summer day out, where cricket, culture and unforgettable entertainment come together. Durban is gearing up for its biggest coastal celebration as Kingsmead transforms into a high-energy festival playground between 28 December 2025 and 21 January 2026, welcoming fans of all ages for a season of …
Several other G20 member states raised objections to the exclusion of South Africa from America’s G20, at the first meeting of sherpas, chaired by the US, in Washington this week. But the US did not budge, sources told Daily Maverick. “It was discussed. We and others raised objections. No final decision,” said someone close to …
The recent passing of the Immigration Amendment Bill was only necessary because too many institutions failed to do their jobs. There’s a horrifically South African expression usually uttered when throwing a bottle or banana peel on the floor; I’m creating jobs. It’s such a simplistic, short-sighted analysis that shows no regard for cost-benefit or the …
South Africans are hopeful that Bafana Bafana will conquer the continent three decades after Neil Tovey and Co. were crowned Africa Cup of Nations champions on home soil. The wait for a second African title has been too long, punctuated as it was by some disappointing performances that saw Bafana becoming the laughing stock of …
South Africa’s long-delayed move to cleaner fuel is once again in focus, with the 2027 ban on high-sulphur diesel still officially standing despite years of postponements. The transition to Cleaner Fuels Two (CF2) has been pushed back multiple times, but recent developments suggest preparations are finally gaining momentum, as per Business Tech. CF2 represents a …
“Obviously, it’s a group that will not be easy. I’m expecting Egypt and South Africa to qualify from this group,” El Badry told FARPost. “As for South Africa, they have some young players, very good players, and talented players. Honestly, I don’t know what to expect between Egypt and South Africa. Chances are good for …
IT WOULD be stretching it a little to suggest Hugo Broos resembled a kid in a sweetshop as he anticipated the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Yet for a coach going into his third tournament, the old man’s excitement was palpable. And that’s a good thing as South Africa seek to win …
Poles and electricity boxes were installed in 2023 in Nyamankulu near Cofimvaba, but Eskom and Intsika Yethu Municipality say there are outstanding issues