Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella killed in fiery Ferrari crash at 55
Vince Zampella, the visionary behind Call of Duty and Battlefield 6, has died in a Ferrari crash near Los Angeles, shocking the global gaming community.
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South African petrol price: Here’s what to expect in January 2026
First January 2026 fuel forecast shows strong over-recoveries, hinting at possible petrol, diesel and paraffin price cuts if current trends hold.
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Cotton Fest cancelled as shareholder battles end Riky Rick’s flagship youth festival
Cotton Fest has been cancelled after shareholder disputes, ending Riky Rick’s flagship youth culture festival.
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Paramount goes hostile in $74bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery, escalating takeover fight with Netflix
The Paramount Warner Bros Discovery takeover battle has turned hostile as Paramount bypasses the board with a $74bn cash offer that challenges Netflix’s deal.
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All tsunami warnings lifted after Japan earthquake, but coastal advisories stay in place
All tsunami warnings are lifted after the Japan earthquake, but coastal advisories remain and residents are urged to stay clear of the sea.
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NCC orders recall of 18 600 KIA vehicles and 323 Jeep Wranglers over safety defects
NCC has issued a KIA, Jeep Wrangler recall for 18 600 Kias and 323 Wranglers over ABS and airbag defects affecting driver safety.
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Death toll in Saulsville mass shooting rises to 12 as police hunt hostel gunmen
The Saulsville mass shooting at an illegal hostel tavern has left 12 people dead, including three children, and thrown the Pretoria community into shock.
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Charlton fan dies after medical emergency forces abandonment of Portsmouth clash
A Charlton fan has died after a medical emergency halted the Championship clash with Portsmouth at The Valley just 12 minutes into the match.
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Madlanga Commission whistleblower Marius van der Merwe assassinated in front of family
Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe, known as Witnes D, has been gunned down outside his Brakpan home in front of his family.
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Final day at Madlanga Commission: Mchunu returns as explosive week of evidence wraps up
The Madlanga Commission closes its 2025 hearings today, with Senzo Mchunu back in the hot seat after a week that exposed deep cracks in police leadership.
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Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia: death toll climbs as US steps in to help
The Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia has killed at least eight people in the south of the country, as US-backed teams race to contain it.
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South Africa frozen out of first US-hosted G20 Sherpa meeting amid growing diplomatic rift
South Africa has been left off the invite list for the first US-hosted G20 Sherpa meeting, a move DIRCO calls a breach of protocol after months of tensions.
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WATCH LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes after lawyer’s shock plea over ‘mental state’
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes in Pretoria after defence advocate Charles Mnisi halted proceedings, saying the case had left him mentally unfit to continue.
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WATCH LIVE: Madlanga Commission grills Julius Mkhwanazi and Senzo Mchunu in double-bill sitting
The Madlanga Commission hears Julius Mkhwanazi and Senzo Mchunu in a key double-bill sitting as the inquiry races to wrap up its 2025 work.
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Two men escorting Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe arrested outside Alexandra court for AKM rifles
Two alleged Katiso Molefe bodyguards were arrested outside Alexandra court after police found two AKM rifles and ammo in their vehicle without valid permits.
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OR Tambo flights back to normal after tyre-burst runway incident
OR Tambo flights are back on schedule after a tyre-burst incident forced single-runway operations and delays for passengers on Wednesday.
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Petrol prices in South Africa: How much it costs to fill a tank in December 2025
This article breaks down the full tank petrol costs for South African motorists based on inland and coastal prices effective December 2025.
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WATCH LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes under tight security after murder plot scare
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes in Pretoria under tight security after police exposed a plot to kill key role players in the case.
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WATCH LIVE: Julius Mkhwanazi in the hot seat at Madlanga Commission after Mchunu grilling [video]
The Madlanga Commission resumes with suspended EMPD chief Julius Mkhwanazi on the stand, a day after Senzo Mchunu’s tense testimony.
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Senzo Mchunu defends political killings task team move before Madlanga inquiry
Senzo Mchunu used his first Madlanga Commission appearance to justify closing the Political Killings Task Team; he returns to the stand on Thursday.
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Kanye West in South Africa show cancelled: What the organisers said, how to process a ticket refund
Kanye West in South Africa concert on 13 December is off as Monyake hands the show to Yeezy Production and Ticketpro begins full refunds.
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South Africa petrol prices: Here’s how much a litre will cost from Wednesday, 3 December 2025
South Africa’s fuel prices will climb from 3 December 2025, as higher international product costs and new margin adjustments push up petrol, diesel and paraffin.
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WATCH LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes as court weighs disputed Zungu statement
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial returns with a possible new trial-within-a-trial over Sifiso Zungu’s disputed statement. Follow the live stream here.
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WATCH LIVE: Madlanga Commission enters final week as Senzo Mchunu takes the stand [video]
The Madlanga Commission enters its final week of 2025 hearings, with Senzo Mchunu set for a crucial grilling and key Ekurhuleni witnesses still to testify.
Technology
ByteDance’s Doubao AI voice assistant debuts on ZTE phones as TikTok owner targets Siri’s turf
ByteDance AI voice assistant Doubao lands first on a ZTE handset in China, pushing TikTok’s parent beyond social video into deeper control of the smartphone.
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Impasse puts Warner Bros Discovery channels on DStv at risk of New Year blackout
A deadlock between MultiChoice and Warner Bros Discovery could see key channels vanish from DStv in 2026 as the pay-TV giant cuts costs.
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Lucky Montana quits MK Party Parliament seat amid growing caucus turmoil
Lucky Montana has resigned as an MK Party MP, ending his brief stint in Parliament and adding to upheaval in the party’s national caucus.
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Gavin Hunt sacked as Durban City coach after Orlando Pirates defeat
Gavin Hunt has been sacked as Durban City head coach after the Orlando Pirates loss, with assistant Pitso Dlada taking interim charge.
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WATCH LIVE: Madlanga Commission resumes after scathing PKTT evidence [video]
Madlanga Commission resumes today after Lieutenant General Hilda Senthumule’s scathing evidence on the PKTT’s disbandment. Watch the live stream and catch up on Friday.
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Stockton mass shooting: Three children among four killed at California family gathering
Stockton mass shooting leaves four dead, including three children, at a family gathering.