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December 22, 2025

NO END TO GAUTENG DEADLY SHOOTINGS

Latest killing figures reignited public fear and exposed gaps in law enforcement

3 mins

Bafana Bafana's bold pursuit of success

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.

2 mins

SAPS promotes over 9 000 officers to higher ranks, breaks years-long backlog

IN A decisive move to address longstanding promotion backlogs, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has promoted 9 548 officers to higher ranks, signalling a boost for morale and operational capacity across the force.

1 mins

Roads flooded, motorists rescued after heavy rainfall hits Centurion

NUMEROUS roads in the Centurion area were underwater after heavy rains battered Gauteng yesterday morning.

1 mins

Lily Mine families continue quest for justice

NPA UNDER FIRE

1 mins

More suspected Zama Zamas arrested as tensions flare in Bapong

OVER the weekend, two more illegal miners were arrested in Bapong, bringing the total number of arrests to five.

1 mins

A spotlight on pet ownership disputes

WHILE the sharp minds of the legal profession were mostly focused this year on paving the way for new laws and deciding on matters of national importance, legal wrangles concerning pets were yet again no stranger to the Bench.

2 mins

EThekwini Municipality announces reopening of three Durban beaches after new water quality tests

THE eThekwini Municipality has announced that three of the four Durban beaches that were closed due to pollution being detected, have been reopened.

1 mins

Avoid festive overspending to beat 'Januworry'

THE National Credit Regulator (NCR) is calling on all consumers to exercise strict financial caution during the festive season to avoid starting 2026 overwhelmed by debt and financial distress.

1 mins

Three suspects arrested for impersonating City Power officials and extorting R3 500

CITY Power has welcomed the arrest of three suspects by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department's (JMPD) Tactical Response Unit (TRU) for impersonating City Power officials and extorting money from a building owner.

1 mins

Festive season bonanza: Free landing fees for artists at Polokwane Airport

POLOKWANE International Airport is set to give the festive season a creative boost, unveiling a special incentive for performing artists travelling by private charter from 21 December 21 to January3, 2026.

1 mins

Bafana bear the nation's hopes and happiness

UNITY.

1 mins

The tragedy of the unfinished republic

LIKE our current Parliament buildings, we are stuck with the unfinished work of building a great country.

4 mins

China's tech cooperation fuels progress in Africa

EMERGING technologies, such as the internet of things (IoT), big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly evolving, with the potential to transform society and the economy.

5 mins

A shift in EU’s emissions strategy

THE European Commission has proposed easing the EU's 2035 zero-emissions target for new cars and vans, bowing to mounting pressure from key member states and parts of the auto industry.

1 mins

US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela

THE US \"apprehended\" an oil tanker off Venezuela at the weekend, a move Caracas deemed a \"theft and kidnapping,\" in the latest salvo of a pressure campaign by Washington, the US government said.

2 mins

Taiwan police rule out 'terrorism' in metro stabbing

TAIWAN police yesterday ruled out \"terrorism\" in a metro stabbing in the capital Taipei, where an attacker killed three and wounded 11.

1 mins

Australia probes security services after Bondi Beach attack

AUSTRALIA'S Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said yesterday he has ordered a review into the police and intelligence services after two gunmen shot and killed 15 people at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach.

2 mins

Zelenskiy: US must pile pressure on Russia to end war

UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the weekend called on the US to put more pressure on Russia to end the war, as diplomats converged on Miami for fresh talks.

3 mins

Hlabisa clings to power as IFP considers postponing elective conference to 2027

INKATHA Freedom Party (IFP) is considering postponing its elective conference to 2027 in order to avoid divisions ahead of the local government elections next year.

2 mins

Amputees in the DR Congo bear scars of years of conflict

THEY survived the bombs and bullets, but many lost an arm or a leg when M23 fighters seized the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo nearly a year ago.

2 mins

Proposed pay hikes for senior government officials raise eyebrows

INDEPENDENT Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers has recommended a 4.1% salary increase for public office bearers for the 2025/2026 financial year, as millions of citizens battle rising debt and food insecurity.

1 mins

Border authorities under pressure as six million travellers expected to enter SA

THE Border Management Authority (BMA) says it expects to surpass six million travellers during this year's festive season, after processing just over five million in previous years.

2 mins

RESTITUTION AND RECONCILIATION: TOWARDS SOCIAL JUSTICE

With democracy in 1994, South Africa introduced the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act 22 of 1994)to restore land rights to individuals and communities dispossessed under apartheid's racial segregation laws.

5 mins

Ekurhuleni and Joburg in 2025: A year marked by scandals and suspensions

TROUBLES for the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality continued to pile up in 2025 following damning revelations at the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry.

2 mins

NSFAS reports nearly 900 000 funding applications for 2026

THE National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it received 893 849 applications from first-time university and Further Education and Training (FET) college students for the 2026 academic year.

1 mins

Refuse collection changes for Christmas in Tshwane

REFUSE removal schedules in the City of Tshwane will remain unchanged this festive season with an exception of Christmas Day when businesses and residents can expect service interruptions.

2 mins

Vin Diesel reveals that Cristiano Ronaldo is set to join the 'Fast and Furious' franchise

VIN Diesel has confirmed via an Instagram post that a script has been written for the famous football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, indicating that another Fast & Furious film is in development.

1 mins

Musk faces backlash for 'creepy' Sweeney post

ELON Musk, who isn't exactly winning popularity contests these days, managed to stir the pot again and this time it involved Sydney Sweeney's chest.

1 mins

Melania Trump offers a look at her life in upcoming trailer

US FIRST Lady Melania Trump is opening herself up to the world, giving an inside look into her life before her husband's second swearing-in in an Amazon documentary.

1 mins

The Oscars' move to YouTube is a game-changer for film lovers

IN A historic move that signals the end of an era for traditional television, the Academy Awards are officially heading to YouTube.

2 mins

Gill decision ‘tough but necessary’ in interest of Indian team

IT’S already been more than 24 hours since BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia repeated India’s squad for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, where he again called Axar Patel as the side’s vice-captain.

2 mins

Lions rue missed chances in narrow defeat to Stormers

ONE or two missed moments ultimately proved costly for the Lions, but head coach Ivan van Rooyen was full of pride in his side after their narrow 34-27 United Rugby Championship (URC) defeat to the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.

2 mins

Feinberg-Mngomezulu turned down millions to stay in Cape Town

CAPE Town is home, and for Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, that matters more than anything else.

2 mins

World Cup audition: Ngidi and De Kock shine as seniors struggle

FOLLOWING South Africa's penultimate bilateral T20I series before the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, the 1-3 series loss in India, several players have questions marks hanging over their head in terms of making the Proteas squad for the showpiece event.

2 mins

Bafana Bafana vs Angola: A rich history in AFCON

BAFANA BAFANA against Angola in the group stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), is there a more familiar fixture?

3 mins

Exit of key midfielder rocks Zimbabwe

ZIMBABWE'S preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) have taken a significant hit with the unexpected withdrawal of key midfielder Andy Rinomhota just hours before their opening match against seven-time champions Egypt.

1 mins

Bafana aim to set tone in opener vs Angola

PRIDE and momentum will be at stake as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations gets underway, with Bafana Bafana beginning their pursuit of a second continental crown when they take on Angola at the Marrakech Stadium tonight (7pm kickoff).

2 mins

Learn while winning, Arteta tells Arsenal

ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta said his side have to learn to kill games off while they are winning after reclaiming top spot in the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Everton.

1 mins

Botswana's Ramoreboli the only SA-born coach at Afcon 2025

THE 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), which kicked off in Morocco last night, will highlight the depth of talent emanating from African football clubs.

2 mins

Ackermann laments missed chances in Bulls’ third loss in a row

BULLS coach Johan Ackermann cut a frustrated figure after his side once again let a winnable game slip through their fingers, going down to the Shar! 21-12 ina United Rugby Championship (URC) clash in Durban on Saturday.

2 mins

Broos reaches a career milestone ahead of opener

IN A moment that resonates deeply in the annals of South African football history, coach Hugo Broos will lead Bafana Bafana for the 50th time this December at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in Morocco.

2 mins

Top six batters to watch in the upcoming SA20 season

THE much awaited fourth edition of the SA20, South Africa’s premier T20 competition, is set to get underway on Friday, and Independent Medias Ongama Gewabe selects Six Batters To Watch.

2 mins

Mokoena, Appollis, Williams key as Bafana face Angola

BAFANA Bafana will launch their much-anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign tonight when they take on a dangerous Angolan side at the Stade de Marrakech.

2 mins

Broos excited as SA aims for AFCON glory

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).

3 mins

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The Star Description:

Éditeur: Independent-Media-Newspapers

Catégorie: Newspaper

Langue: English

Fréquence: Daily

132 years of bringing you the news, and beyond! The Star as South Africa's most influential daily newspaper, The Star covers the heart of the nation with unequalled reporting of local, national and international news and sport. It favours a tolerant democratic society and is highly proactive in its reporting, appealing to A/B income readers, primarily in greater Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni. It is widely considered to be a superb advertising environment.