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A months-old online petition calling for the revocation of Elon Musk’s US citizenship has resurfaced and is gaining fresh attention with more than 6,532 signatures recorded on Change.org. The petition was launched by John Visci, who argues that the billionaire tech mogul’s growing political influence poses a threat to the balance of power in the …

The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, held a courtesy meeting with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Russell Dlamini, alongside Eswatini’s Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, His Royal Highness Lonkhokhela Dlamini, as the two countries work to strengthen strategic energy relations and advance regional energy integration. Minister Ramokgopa arrived …

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The Durban-based outfit only managed to collect a point in their last encounter, and they will be looking to restore their confidence. City coach Gavin Hunt admitted he expects a difficult task, but emphasised that the team has prepared well. “Anytime you play one of the bigger clubs in terms of support base and history, …

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Man of the Match Andre Esterhuizen says the Springboks’ record-breaking win against Wales in Cardiff highlighted their squad depth. The world champions ran in 11 tries in a 73-0 victory that was the Dragons’ heaviest at home. Esterhuizen, who was an almost unstoppable force throughout the game and scored a try, said the team was …

Gideon Chitanga|Published 3 hours ago Copy to Clipboard The 20th Summit of the G20 held in Johannesburg, the first in African soil, offered a snapshot of shifting global power in ways that reinforce the need for sustainable focus, mutual solidarity and unity in Africa and the Global South. The US, the biggest economy in the …

President Cyril Ramaphosa says US President Donald Trump has “disdain” for protocol, so much so that Pretoria has now decided to confront Washington head-on, with highly placed sources saying Ramaphosa had grown tired of trying to reason with a “bully”. In a move that is likely to collapse the tariff and trade negotiations and further …

Staff Writer  ·29 Nov 2025 Meyer Lewis, an immigrant from Latvia, founded the Lewis furniture retail chain in the 1930s. However, after a series of tragedies in the 50s, his family lost control of the group to a UK giant, and ended up in control of what would eventually become the R27 billion Foschini Group …

To address the significant issue of potholes in South Africa, Discovery launched its Pothole Patrol initiative in 2021, which utilises private-sector skills, technology, and data to repair the roads. This project was launched in partnership with the City of Johannesburg and Dial Direct (later replaced by Avis) with the goal of eliminating the city’s potholes, …

Malcolm Libera  ·29 Nov 2025 South Africans have gained visa-free access to Indonesia following a new agreement between the two governments. Indonesia’s Vice President, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, announced the change at a business forum in Johannesburg. He confirmed that both countries have agreed to waive visa requirements for short visits.  Previously, South Africans travelling to …

South African motorists can expect significant fuel price increases in December, especially those driving diesel vehicles, according to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF). The CEF’s unaudited data for the review period up to 27 November shows the retail prices of unleaded 95 and unleaded 93 petrol headed towards increases of 26 …

South Africa kept their Junior World Cup campaign alive with a hard-earned 2–1 victory over Ireland, a result that injects fresh momentum into the group after the disappointment of the opening match. Ireland entered the contest full of confidence after their win over Canada, and with their head coach, a former South African U21 mentor, …

Antidumping duties are aimed at protecting local production and employment. Photo: Glenneis Kriel – Advertisement – The case began when the Association of Meat Importers & Exporters (AMIE) challenged the five-year renewal of the antidumping duties in 2020. The… Adriaan Basson: Editor of News24, recognized for his investigative journalism and commentary on political affairs. Read …

Three people died in a crash between a truck and car on the R23 between Heidelberg and Balfour on Saturday morning. Arrive Alive said all services, including Lesedi fire and rescue, GPG Medical Services and Lesedi traffic assisted at the scene which occurred about 17km from Heidelberg, southeast of Johannesburg. It said the highway was …

Absa says the single highest-value transaction by any of its customers on Black Friday morning was a R1-million point-of-sale payment at a car rental company. With half a day remaining, the amount had already surpassed Absa’s biggest transaction on Black Friday last year, which was R638,000 spent on an international holiday booking. While it’s unclear …

In the past month, DStv subscribers have received free package upgrades, several new channels, and price reductions on decoders. From 10 November, DStv customers subscribed to a decoder-based package have been upgraded to a higher package tier as part of MultiChoice’s Thol-iUpsize promotion. Until 31 December 2025, DStv Access and Family subscribers have been upgraded …

It is legal for homeowners’ associations (HOAs) in estates in South Africa to fine residents for speeding and other traffic violations committed by visitors and delivery people. However, homeowners must have contractually agreed to such rules, and the rules themselves must meet several conditions, explained Johlene Wasserman, Community Schemes and Compliance Director at VDM Law. …

Motorsport South Africa joins the South African motorsport community in mourning the passing of Justin Robertson, who left us yesterday. A fierce competitor and a naturally gifted racing driver, Justin made his mark across several categories and became a familiar and much respected presence at circuits around the country. His pace, determination and humility earned …

Staff Writer  ·28 Nov 2025 The South African Police Service (SAPS) has recorded a 4.9% decrease in reported serious crimes in the country, including a sizeable 11.5% drop in murders—but some of the most violent areas are still getting worse. Presenting the much-delayed crime statistics for the second quarter of the year, covering July through …

PREVIEW: The final match of the Nations Series promises a thunderous climax as Wales welcome the reigning world and Rugby Championship champions, South Africa, to Cardiff. It’s a true clash of rugby identities: Wales’ traditional flair and indefatigable spirit against the Springboks’ trademark physical dominance and relentless tactical precision. For South Africa, it’s an opportunity …