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December 08, 2025

Vaal University: Uncovering degree-selling syndicate

FOLLOWING explosive claims of a “degree-selling syndicate” and accusations that the university disregarded a warning from a whistleblower dating back to August 2024, Vaal University of Technology (VUT) has taken steps to correct the record.

2 mins

CCTV footage shows Marius van der Merwe talking to his killers

Victim shot in front of his family as he tried to draw his own weapon

4 mins

Zuma’s daughter confirmed as one of MK Party's new Members of Parliament

UMKHONTO weSizwe chief whip Colleen Makhubele has revealed that new members are set to take up roles as Members of Parliament including one of former president and party leader Jacob Zuma’ daughters Brumelda Zuma.

1 mins

Widow's viral TikTok sparks fury after slain witness' murder

A VIRAL TikTok video posted by the wife of slain Madlanga Commission witness Marius “Vlam” van der Merwe, who was known as Witness D, has drawn widespread sympathy and renewed anger following his killing in Brakpan last week Friday night.

2 mins

Motive unknown as terrified Saulsville residents refuse to speak after massacre

THE motive behind the mass shooting at the Saulsville hostel in western Pretoria remains unclear, and fearful residents say they are too scared to speak out worried that doing so could put their lives at risk.

1 mins

Municipal electricity tariff decisions must pass transparency and public participation test, says court

NEW fixed decision making timelines were set in place for municipal electricity tariff decisions, which include that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) must in future by May 5 finalise all municipal tariff applications.

2 mins

R275m boost for Gauteng hospitals amid critical linen shortage exposé

POSED RISK TO PATIENTS

2 mins

Progress in sustainable energy: Longyuan South Africa's latest report

LONGYUAN South Africa Renewables unveiled their Social Responsibility and Think Tank Report, highlighting their continued progress in green power generation, environmental protection, employee development, and community support.

3 mins

Experience the magic of Christmas at Time Square in Pretoria

VISITORS to Time Square at Menlyn Main in Pretoria East can once again step into the magic of Christmas, with the annual Christmas lights which were switched on last week Friday.

1 mins

Highlights from Longyuan SA‘s 2025 De Aar Open Day

ON November 25, Longyuan South Africa Renewables opened the gates of its De Aarwind power complex to the community for an open day that blended learning, celebration, and genuine connection.

2 mins

Celebrating the life and legacy of Pops Mohamed, South Africa’s musical visionary

TRIBUTES continue to pour in for “The Minister of Music” Pops Mohamed, who died at the age of 75 last week Thursday after dedicating his life to creating music and becoming a significant figure in South A frica’s musical landscape.

2 mins

Rising Bafana geared for AFCON

NOW that the sun has set on South Africa's 2025 domestic football season, anticipation reaches fever pitch as fans turn their focus to the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco later this month.

1 mins

Trump’s performative peace and global destabilisation

ON FRIDAY, Donald Trump was given a made-up peace award from FIFA to satisfy his ravenous infantile craving for global recognition.

4 mins

Trust, modernisation triumph over geopolitical hurdles

AT A TIME of heightened geopolitical fragility and protectionist policies undermining multilateral cooperation, China has demibastrated its commitment to work with the African continent to advance shared modernisation and prosperity.

5 mins

Farmers' Day marked with credit support

GHANA has marked the 41st National Farmers’ Day to honor hardworking farmers for their continuous contributions to the country’s economy.

1 mins

Hong Kong elections: Voter turnout affected by deadly fire

HONG Kong began voting yesterday to choose new lawmakers under Beijing’s “patriots only” rules, though government efforts to drive turnout have been overshadowed by the city’s deadliest fire in decades.

2 mins

Macron stresses co-operation, mutual understanding in speech

FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron has stressed the importance of cooperation and mutual understanding in tackling contemporary challenges during a speech he delivered at a university in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province.

1 mins

Strikes on Sudan school, hospital kill dozens

A RECENT paramilitary drone attack on the army-held town of Kalogi in Sudan's South Kordofan state hit a kindergarten and a hospital, killing dozens of civilians including children, a local official said yesterday.

2 mins

Merz reaffirms Germany's support for Israel

CHANCELLOR Friedrich Merz flew into Israel at the weekend for his first visit since taking office, and reaffirmed Berlin's support after traditionally solid ties between the countries were shaken by the Gaza war.

2 mins

Winde’s administration condemned for an unreported reimbursement

THE ANC has criticised Western Cape Premier Alan Winde’s administration for what it called dismissive and evasive conduct, following the failure to disclose a R51 000 reimbursement from the Under2 Coalition.

2 mins

Health Ombud reveals serious breaches at South African hospitals

THE Health Ombud has exposed serious clinical and ethical breaches in two separate investigations.

2 mins

Border Management Authority stopped 505 065 people from entering the country illegally

THE Border Management Authority (BMA) has achieved a 92% in its second-quarter performance report for the 2025/26 financial year, spanning July 1 to September 30, 2025.

2 mins

Opposition to South Africa’s Business Licensing Bill

SMALL businesses across South Africa could face a bureaucratic nightmare if the draft Business Licensing Bill is passed, according to the Democratic Alliance.

2 mins

SIU freezes R8.4m in properties linked to Northern Cape PPE fraud

THE Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has frozen three high-value properties worth approximately R8.4 million, linked to the alleged looting of nearly R27m from the Northern Cape Department of Health during a PPE procurement scandal in the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 mins

Emfuleni’s waste management hits crisis level

COLLAPSE IN SERVICE

2 mins

Tshwane's multi-party coalition slammed for ‘financial misuse’

THE DA in Tshwane has criticised the multiparty coalition government under Mayor Nasiphi Moya for failing to adequately address unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure, resulting in another qualified report 2024/2025 financial year.

2 mins

Foundation before finish line: Why education experts oppose the 50% NSC pass mark

THE highly contentious proposal by Bosa leader Mmusi Maimane to increase the National Senior Certificate (NSC) minimum pass mark from 30% to 50% has ignited a fierce debate in South African education circles.

3 mins

Second season of telenovela ‘Inimba’ gets the green light

INIMBA viewers are in for a treat as the Mzansi Magic telenovela has been greenlit for a second season.

1 mins

How a subtle modern reference propels viewer out of 1980s

ANYONE who's watched Stranger Things over the past decade (yes, it’s really been that long to get five seasons of the hit Netflix show) knows one of the main draws is its ’80s nostalgia appeal.

2 mins

Simphiwe Dana questions the future of Freshlyground with new lead singer

FRESHLYGROUND has returned with a new single and a Cape Town singer, Mbali Makhoba, who is stepping into the lead singer role.

2 mins

Wild ride ‘Malice’ is festive season’s must-watch thriller

IF YOU are looking to escape into an enthralling mystery this festive season, look no further than Malice, the brand-new Amazon Prime series that is already generating plenty of buzz.

3 mins

Ruling on tariff application process ursups Treasury powers, says Nersa

THE National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has raised concerns that last week’s court judgment in its legal dispute with AfriForum over municipal electricity tariff timelines encroaches on the powers of the Minister of Finance as set out in the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).

3 mins

PIC launches investigation into alleged misreporting of Mpati reforms

PIC probes whether governance recommendations were falsely reported as implemented

3 mins

Mixed reactions as Ports Regulator approves lower-than-requested tariff hike for 2026/27

INDUSTRY experts have delivered mixed views after the Ports Regulator of South Africa approved a lower-than-requested tariff increase for the National Ports Authority (NPA), granting an average rise of 7.57% for the 2026/27 financial year, below the 9.61% initially proposed by the Authority.

2 mins

Moody's flags modest growth outlook and persistent fiscal pressures in SA

MOODY’S Ratings has reaffirmed its existing view on South Africa's creditworthiness following a periodic review completed on 27 November 2025, cautioning that while economic conditions have improved, deep structural constraints continue to weigh on the country’s long-term prospects.

2 mins

How science infrastructure drives local economic development

SCIENCE infrastructure is not just critical for the generation of new scientific knowledge and the development of researchers and scientists.

3 mins

South African miners feel the squeeze from mining input cost pressures

AN UPWARD trend in intermediate input costs for South African miners is emerging, the Minerals Council said on Friday, even though overall input costs remain historically subdued.

3 mins

Agribusiness confidence rebounds in 04 as strong exports, improved logistics lift sentiment

SOUTH Africa's agribusiness confidence bounced back in the final quarter of the year, rising by five points to 67 in the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI), released on Friday.

2 mins

RMB Holdings reports 28% decline in net asset value amid Atterbury acquisition talks

RMB Holdings (RMH), currently the target of an approach by the Atterbury Property Fund, said net asset value (NAV) decreased to R662 million by September 30, 2023, from R919m as at September 30, 2022.

2 mins

Anglo American says committed to South Africa despite merger with Teck

ANGLO American says its merger with Canadian miner, Teck Resources does not affect its obligations and interests in South Africa, with the enlarged entity geared to grow its investments domestically.

2 mins

How can the ANC National General Council prioritise workers’ struggles and economic recovery?

THE African National Congress (ANC), will be holding its National General Council (NGC) from the 8th to the 11th December.

4 mins

THE BROKEN COVENANT: The impact of empowering the Auditor-General on state governance

I DELIVERED a keynote address to the 5th SAIGA conference held at the Emperors Palace and asked the question, “Whither governance when Moses has broken the tablets at the foothills of Mount Sinai?”.

4 mins

Can Walmart succeed in South Africa's competitive retail landscape?

AS WALMART opened its first South African store at Clearwater Mall in Johannesburg and its second in Fourways Mall it enters a retail battlefield already dominated by some of the country’s most deeply entrenched supermarket brands: Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Boxer, Woolworths, and Spar.

3 mins

Lions must ‘win away’ to stay in race, Van Rooyen warns

LIONS coach Ivan van Rooyen admitted that Saturday's home defeat against Benetton in the opening group game of the Challenge Cup had left his team with a mountain to climb to reach the knockout rounds.

2 mins

Salah snub sparks Reds turmoil

ARNE

2 mins

Ackermann slams Bulls’ errors in defeat to Bordeaux

BULLS coach Johan Ackermann was frustration personified after his team imploded in the second half of their Champions Cup clash against Bordeaux at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, losing 46-33 after having led 33-22 at halftime.

1 mins

Proteas coach hopes youngsters learnt from Virat, Rohit

THE last time the Proteas faced India in an ODI prior to the recently-completed three-match series, they boasted a middle-order consisting of Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller.

2 mins

Blitzboks dealt with every situation, says Visser

THERE was an eruption of joy at a packed Cape Town Stadium yesterday after the Blitzboks came from behing to beat Argentina 21-19 to win the Cape Town Sevens.

3 mins

Reitan holds nerve to make history

KRISTOFFER Reitan overcame what he described as “excruciating pressure” to become the first Norwegian winner of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in honour of Gary Player at Sun City yesterday.

1 mins

Lando ‘No-wins’ secures biggest victory of them all

LANDO Norris claimed his maiden drivers’ championship yesterday to complete McLaren's first title double since 1998 with a perfectly judged drive to finish third behind Red Bull's winner Max Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri.

2 mins

Tunnicliffe’s maiden half-century powers Proteas Women victory

THERE were several reasons to be grateful for the Proteas’ Women's series sweep of Ireland at Boland Park yesterday.

2 mins

Amakhosi end year in frustration after goalless draw

KAIZER

3 mins

Coach backs MLS move as Bucs celebrate rise

ABDESLAM OUADDOU, the coach of Orlando Pirates, was celebrating Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s growth instead of lamenting the loss of an influential player in his squad.

3 mins

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