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The fall of Uvira is a turning point in the DRC conflict
Africa
/ 11 December 2025

The fall of Uvira is a turning point in the DRC conflict

The city’s capture by M23 means neighbouring Burundi, an ally of the DRC government, now shares a border with an area controlled by the rebels, escalating the risk of cross-border conflict

By Intore Nelson
Looking up: How the South African night sky is healing minds
National
/ 10 December 2025

Looking up: How the South African night sky is healing minds

A pioneering project explores how stargazing can ease anxiety, boost mood and strengthen family bonds, using the night sky as a natural therapy

By Sheree Bega
Electoral Commission of South Africa sets out 2026/27 local election schedule
Politics
/ 10 December 2025

Electoral Commission of South Africa sets out 2026/27 local election schedule

Chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo urged Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa to announce the election date ahead of proclamation

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Protesters demand that Cape Town holocaust centre recognise genocide in Gaza
National
/ 10 December 2025

Protesters demand that Cape Town holocaust centre recognise genocide in Gaza

The vigil also marked the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide

By Matthew Hirsch
Three suspects identified in killing of Madlanga commission’s Witness D
National
/ 9 December 2025

Three suspects identified in killing of Madlanga commission’s Witness D

Police have detained one of the suspects, who is currently being questioned, national police commissioner Fannie Masemola told journalists

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Show of support for Ramaphosa at ANC conference, amid talk of plans to recall him
Politics
/ 9 December 2025

Show of support for Ramaphosa at ANC conference, amid talk of plans to recall him

On the first day of the party’s national general council, chairperson Gwede Mantashe slammed Ramaphosa’s detractors and urged them to ‘say whatever you want to say here and not outside these walls’

By Brian Sokutu
Ngcukaitobi grills Batohi on disciplinary action against South Gauteng prosecuting head Andrew Chauke
National
/ 8 December 2025

Ngcukaitobi grills Batohi on disciplinary action against South Gauteng prosecuting head Andrew Chauke

Ngcukaitobi accused the national director of public prosecutions of punishing Chauke for doing his job

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Ramaphosa: government outsourcing a waste of public funds, encourages corruption, bribery and overpricing
Politics
/ 8 December 2025

Ramaphosa: government outsourcing a waste of public funds, encourages corruption, bribery and overpricing

The president also told a meeting of his ANC that criminals, corrupt careerists, extortionists and factionalists should find themselves outside of the party

By Lunga Mzangwe
Killing of Witness D casts doubt on state’s ability to protect those testifying at Madlanga commission
National
/ 8 December 2025

Killing of Witness D casts doubt on state’s ability to protect those testifying at Madlanga commission

The inquiry into corruption in the criminal justice system will submit its interim report to President Cyril Ramaphosa by 17 December

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Mine communities group launches campaign against Anglo over plight of former workers
Business
/ 8 December 2025

Mine communities group launches campaign against Anglo over plight of former workers

The Mining Affected Communities United in Action says the mining giant must ‘take full responsibility for unpaid debts and abandoned communities’

By Brian Sokutu
White genocide: the lie that keeps on giving
Opinion
/ 8 December 2025

White genocide: the lie that keeps on giving

The myth of “white genocide” is deployed as a rhetorical weapon, simultaneously stoking fear, resentment, and a sense of urgency among segments of the American populace

By Geoff Brown
Transfer duties breaking SA’s property ladder
Opinion
/ 7 December 2025

Transfer duties breaking SA’s property ladder

The transfer duty system is punishing those trying to enter or move through the market

By Ash Müller
Africa’s forest hornbills gain global protection as Cites lists species for first time
The Green Guardian
/ 7 December 2025

Africa’s forest hornbills gain global protection as Cites lists species for first time

A coalition of African nations has secured new Cites controls on the international trade of hornbills amid concerns over habitat loss and surging demand for body parts

By Sheree Bega
Preschoolers falling through the cracks
Education
/ 6 December 2025

Preschoolers falling through the cracks

SA spends just 1.8% of its education budget on ECD: the damage shows

By Cathy Gush
How 20 books make all the difference
Education
/ 6 December 2025

How 20 books make all the difference

Children growing up in homes with many books receive three years more schooling than children from bookless homes, a study shows

By Cathy Gush, Kabelo Mafiri and Kearabetswe Nkadimeng
Sub-Sahara’s severe nature losses
The Green Guardian
/ 5 December 2025

Sub-Sahara’s severe nature losses

Most of the continent’s wildlife survives outside of protected areas

By Sheree Bega
Loyiso Masuku elected new ANC Johannesburg regional chairperson, ousting Dada Morero
Politics
/ 5 December 2025

Loyiso Masuku elected new ANC Johannesburg regional chairperson, ousting Dada Morero

The party’s regional conference was a clean sweep for Masuku’s faction

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC admits to feeling heat from MK, EFF, ActionSA, PA and DA
Politics
/ 5 December 2025

ANC admits to feeling heat from MK, EFF, ActionSA, PA and DA

The party says its decline has been worsened by communication failures, while opponents dominate social media with sharp messaging and emotional appeal

By Lunga Mzangwe
Vote-buying claims rock ANC conference
Politics
/ 5 December 2025

Vote-buying claims rock ANC conference

The infighting points to internal strife which could hurt the party in the region in next year

By Lunga Mzangwe
US ratchets up diplomatic war against South Africa
Politics
/ 5 December 2025

US ratchets up diplomatic war against South Africa

The Trump administration’s exclusion of South Africa from G20 meetings comes after its recent successful hosting of the bloc’s annual leaders’ summit despite Washington’s boycott

By Hasina Kathrada
Cat VIP EMPD deal ‘an oversight’
National
/ 5 December 2025

Cat VIP EMPD deal ‘an oversight’

Suspended Ekurhuleni officials defended “irregular” deal with Matlala’s private security company

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
‘I consulted special adviser Vusi Pikoli,’ says Senzo Mchunu
Politics
/ 4 December 2025

‘I consulted special adviser Vusi Pikoli,’ says Senzo Mchunu

The suspended police minister denied that he had consulted before disbanding the political killings task team, saying his directive was a process

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
SA responds to US Secretary of State Rubio
Thought Leader
/ 4 December 2025

SA responds to US Secretary of State Rubio

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola rejected Washington’s criticism of South Africa’s G20 presidency and its decision to exclude Pretoria from G20 meetings

By Ronald Lamola
Former Sars commissioner Oupa Magashula dies after long illness
National
/ 4 December 2025

Former Sars commissioner Oupa Magashula dies after long illness

Magashula resigned in 2013 after an investigative report found that he had acted improperly during a recruitment process

By MG Reporter
EMPD’s Julius Mkhwanazi claims Ekurhuleni needed security support from CAT VIP Protection Services
National
/ 3 December 2025

EMPD’s Julius Mkhwanazi claims Ekurhuleni needed security support from CAT VIP Protection Services

The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department deputy chief denied fitting Vusimuzi Matlala’s company vehicles with blue lights, reserved only for official law enforcement

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Al Jama-ah’s Gwamanda withdraws motion against Johannesburg mayor Morero
Politics
/ 2 December 2025

Al Jama-ah’s Gwamanda withdraws motion against Johannesburg mayor Morero

Sources said Gwamanda had brought the motion out of anger after being dropped as a member of the mayoral committee

By Lunga Mzangwe
SA’s first batch of LEN jabs will arrive in February. Use Bhekisisa’s dashboard to find out who should get them
Health
/ 2 December 2025

SA’s first batch of LEN jabs will arrive in February. Use Bhekisisa’s dashboard to find out who should get them

Who should get what slice of the pie once the medicine is available in public clinics? And are numbers alone what would drive decisions?

By Linda Pretorius and Jacques Verryn
Mbalula: ANC has failed to convince SACP against contesting 2026 elections independently
Politics
/ 1 December 2025

Mbalula: ANC has failed to convince SACP against contesting 2026 elections independently

The ANC secretary-general said the organisation might need to reconsider the policy of allowing dual membership of both parties

By Lunga Mzangwe
SA wants to make its own six-monthly HIV prevention jabs by 2027. But there’s a hitch
Health
/ 1 December 2025

SA wants to make its own six-monthly HIV prevention jabs by 2027. But there’s a hitch

None of the companies that will be involved have a licence from the inventor of Lenacapavir, Gilead Sciences, to make the jab

By Mia Malan
Southern Africa’s highest weather Station installed in the Drakensberg
The Green Guardian
/ 1 December 2025

Southern Africa’s highest weather Station installed in the Drakensberg

New 3 100m weather station promises vital insights into rainfall, temperature and extreme weather patterns in a changing climate

By Sheree Bega
Ramaphosa slams Trump’s falsehoods on South Africa
Politics
/ 1 December 2025

Ramaphosa slams Trump’s falsehoods on South Africa

In a national address, Ramaphosa said South Africa would attend the 2026 summit in Miami despite the US president’s suggestions otherwise

By Hasina Kathrada
South Africa’s future depends on electoral integrity
Opinion
/ 30 November 2025

South Africa’s future depends on electoral integrity

The next election will be for the survival and credibility of the country’s democracy

By Turkmen Terzi
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