Cyber Monday deals: History, global trends and how to shop smart in 2025
Cyber Monday deals now drive record online spending. Here’s the history, global trends and how to shop them smartly and safely in 2025.
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Ramaphosa hits back at Trump over claim South Africa is barred from 2026 G20
Ramaphosa says South Africa will remain a full, active G20 member and warns Trump’s claims about ‘genocide’ and land grabs are harming national interests.
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Vusi Shongwe hijacked and kidnapped, MK Party demands urgent security for MPs
Vusi Shongwe hijacked and kidnapped in Tembisa, prompting the MK Party to demand urgent extra security for MPs on the high-risk ad hoc committee.
Technology
FNB under fire over Black Friday outage and Parliament money-laundering allegations
FNB faces scrutiny after a nationwide Black Friday outage and claims in Parliament that it enabled money laundering linked to an alleged bribe to Bheki Cele.
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Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla quits MK Party amid Russia war and terrorism trial scandals
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla resigns from Parliament and the MK Party as she faces a terrorism trial and a Russia war recruitment scandal.
Events
Majid Jordan coming to South Africa in 2026: Here’s everything you must know
The OVO Sound duo joins Milk + Cookies Festival 2026 – dates, venues, tickets and what fans can expect.
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Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala accuses Bheki Cele and Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at Parliament inquiry
Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala alleges a cash payoff to Bheki Cele and veiled threats from Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on day two of his Parliament testimony.
Crime
WATCH LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes in Pretoria High Court [video]
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes in the Pretoria High Court today, with witness torture claims and police conduct back under scrutiny.
News
WATCH LIVE: Vusi Cat Matlala returns to Parliament’s ad hoc committee [video]
Vusi Cat Matlala returns to Parliament’s ad hoc committee at Kgosi Mampuru prison today as MPs resume probing alleged police corruption.
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Judge Portia Phahlane makes first court appearance over alleged IPHC corruption scandal
Judge Portia Phahlane has been arrested over allegations she took kickbacks to favour a faction in the IPHC succession battle she presided over.
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WATCH LIVE: Vusimuzi Cat Matlala testifies at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee [video]
Vusi Cat Matlala appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee at Kgosi Mampuru prison today to testify on the alleged ‘Big Five’ syndicate.
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South African petrol price: Here’s what to expect in December 2025
This week’s Central Energy Fund update (24 Nov 2025) shows under-recoveries across petrol, diesel and paraffin — driven mainly by changes in international product prices with only a small offset from the rand.
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Madlanga Commission resumes today as explosive testimony continues
The Madlanga Commission resumes today, continuing its examination of allegations involving senior police officials, businessmen and municipal law-enforcement structures.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today as defence prepares to call new witness
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today, with the defence set to introduce a new witness following last week’s testimony involving contested police statements.
News
Ramaphosa closes G20 presidency with symbolic handover as US skips ceremony
President Cyril Ramaphosa closed the G20 presidency with a symbolic gavel transfer to the US, which was absent from the summit’s finale.
Local
Shebeshxt remains in custody as confusion over alleged R5,000 bail sparks chaos at court
Shebeshxt remains in custody after confusion over alleged R5,000 bail triggered chaos at the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court.
Viral News
Mexico’s Fátima Bosch crowned Miss Universe 2025 after controversy-filled campaign in Thailand
Fátima Bosch won Miss Universe 2025 as the pageant confronted disputes, walkouts and on-stage drama.
News
US revokes Naledi Pandor’s visa as diplomatic tensions rise ahead of Johannesburg G20
Naledi Pandor’s US visa was revoked during a week of heightened G20 diplomacy in Johannesburg.
News
Women’s Shutdown set to halt South Africa ahead of G20 Leaders Summit
The Women’s Shutdown takes place on Friday as South Africans protest the country’s escalating gender-based violence crisis.
Crime
WATCH LIVE: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial resumes today as court examines deleted video evidence
The Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial resumes today with the court expected to continue hearing evidence about a deleted video tweet linked to the July 2021 unrest.
Crime
WATCH LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today – 20 November 2025 [video]
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today as the court revisits the disputed 2019 statement said to have led police to the accused.
News
LIVE STREAM: Lieutenant General Molefe Fani appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee today
The Ad Hoc Committee today continues its inquiry as Lieutenant General Molefe Fani gives evidence on alleged criminal infiltration in the justice system.
News
WATCH LIVE: Madlanga Commission continues with cross-examination of Brown Mogotsi
The Madlanga Commission resumes today as evidence leaders continue cross examining North West businessman Brown Mogotsi.
News
Shepherd Bushiri defends fleeing SA in explosive new interview
Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri says he was justified in fleeing South Africa, claiming senior police officials tried to extort him.
Crime
WATCH LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today – 19 November 2025 [video]
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today as the State continues questioning defence witness Absalom Zungu.
News
LIVE STREAM: Parliament Ad Hoc Committee resumes today with Cedrick Nkabinde back on the stand
The Parliament Ad Hoc Committee today resumes its hearings with Cedrick Nkabinde returning to continue his evidence.
Crime
LIVE NOW: Duduzile Zuma Sambudla trial resumes today as digital evidence expert returns to the stand
The Duduzile Zuma Sambudla trial resumes today with expert witness Emma Sadleir continuing her evidence on how tweets were shared across unrest coordination groups.
News
LIVE STREAM: Madlanga Commission resumes with Brown Mogotsi back on the stand
The Madlanga Commission continues today with Brown Mogotsi returning for his second day of testimony.
News
Brown Mogotsi takes the stand at Madlanga Commission with explosive allegations
Brown Mogotsi appeared before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, making sweeping claims that left the inquiry grappling with untested allegations.
Viral News
South African man faces deportation after attending neo Nazi rally in Australia
South African national Matthew Gruter has been detained after Australian authorities revoked his visa over participation in a neo Nazi rally.