2+ hour ago (516+ words) Home " BAD news awaits South Africa's motorists NEXT WEEK South Africans gearing up for the festive season may need to brace themselves for unwelcome news at the pumps, with early data suggesting a significant fuel price increase in early December. December, typically a period of holiday travel, family visits and increased spending, may instead bring added financial strain as both petrol and diesel prices appear poised for another sharp rise. The expected hikes come at a time when many households are already battling higher living costs. Industry experts warn that the anticipated increase is being fuelled by a combination of volatile international oil prices, a weaker rand, and global supply constraints " all of which are placing upward pressure on South Africa's fuel pricing system. The situation looks especially grim for diesel vehicle owners, who are projected to face far steeper…...

35+ min ago (473+ words) Home " Six Springboks crack the 2025 World Rugby Dream Team The Springboks are strongly represented in World Rugby's Dream Team for 2025. Six South Africans have made the cut. World Player of the Year Malcolm Marx heads the list along with fellow front-rankers Ox Nche and Thomas du Toit. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's stunning end to 2025 also sees him included. After a wonderful 2025, the Springboks feature heavily in World Rugby's Dream Team for the calendar year. The back-to-back world champs have won 11 out of 13 matches to date, most recently a 24-13 against Ireland in Dublin. Their final test is against Wales on the 29th of November. Meanwhile, SA Rugby's President Mark Alexander has congratulated the players on a stunning year. "I'd like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Malcolm, Pieter-Steph, Ox, Thomas, Sacha and Cheslin on behalf of SA Rugby and the entire country for being…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago (175+ words) Home " 25 November 2025: "Xi and Trump hold talks over the phone" and other world headlines Here are all the stories that made the headlines on front pages of newspapers worldwide on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. Have a read" Here are the stories that made headlines on the front pages of newspapers worldwide on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. Orlando Pirates return to action this week with another crucial Betway Premiership fixture as they host Chippa United at the Orlando Stadium. Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation authorising the SIU to investigate the SA Tourism over maladministration allegations. Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Teenage Hadebe plans to gift Scott Sakupwanya the Lionel Messi jersey he received after facing Inter Miami. The fight against piracy often focuses on arrests and lost revenue, but consumers see it as a threat only to big broadcasters. In reality, as PAP warns, piracy harms…...

15+ hour, 3+ min ago (733+ words) Home " WEATHER: Extreme heat in Western Cape, storms continue across SA Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Tuesday, 25 November 2025. Temperature: Cloudy and cool with scattered showers and thundershowers. Temperature: Morning fog along the escarpment, otherwise cloudy and cool with scattered showers and thundershowers, but isolated in the Lowveld and northern escarpment areas. It will be cold along the escarpment. Where does Mpumalanga rank in size among South Africa's provinces? Temperature: Morning fog along escarpment, otherwise cloudy and cool to warm with isolated showers and thundershowers but scattered in the south-west, where it will be partly cloudy at first. Where does Limpopo rank in population size among South Africa's provinces? What is the capital of Limpopo? Temperature: Partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers over…...

3+ hour, 22+ min ago (289+ words) Home " Orlando Pirates news wrap: Title banana skin, Mbule criticism News wrap on 25 November. Today's Orlando Pirates news wrap looks at a tricky upcoming fixture and some mixed responses to Sipho Mbule's stint so far. Pirates can take themselves to the summit of the Betway Premiership by winning their two games in hand before Sundowns play next. Will Mbule play a vital role? The response to Mbule's mini renaissance at Pirates is still mixed. Yes, a pair of assists against Zambia in a friendly is a good sign, but in the grand scheme of things, it's a meaningless football match, and Mbule has yet to register a goal or an assist for his new club. As with most talented players, the 27-year-old is dividing opinion. One reader said this: "Mbule isn't a Master Chef; he would probably burn water" Mbule…...

13+ hour, 52+ min ago (542+ words) WHO urged faster action on pandemic preparedness as world leaders at the G20 Leaders" Summit in South Africa highlighted global health security. It has been approximately five years since COVID-19 took the world by storm, and talks about it exposing huge gaps in the health system took the spotlight at the 2025 G20 Leaders" Summit. The G20, through its health security commitments, is on a mission to close the gap in access to adequate healthcare and innovations. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the pandemic exposed deep inequalities and unpreparedness for health disasters, especially in low-and middle-income countries. As a result, WHO has welcomed the G20"s renewed commitment to health security, stronger health systems, and long-term disaster risk reduction. The G20 highlighted these issues as a priority in the latest declaration. This year"s leaders" summit was held in Johannesburg, under the presidency of…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago (551+ words) Home " Just earned, already gone: Hadebe gives away his new Lionel Messi jersey Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Teenage Hadebe plans to gift Scott Sakupwanya the Lionel Messi jersey he received after facing Inter Miami. Warriors defender and former Kaizer Chiefs centre-back Teenage Hadebe has announced that he will hand over the Lionel Messi jersey he received after an MLS playoff match to Zimbabwean businessman Scott Sakupwanya. Hadebe, who now plays for FC Cincinnati, faced Inter Miami on Sunday night in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Eastern Conference Semifinals. Although Cincinnati's campaign ended with a heavy 40 defeat, the Zimbabwean star still enjoyed one of the most unforgettable moments of his career. He swapped shirts with eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi at full-time. Messi opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a close-range header before Inter Miami added three more goals between…...

20+ hour, 27+ min ago (473+ words) Home " City of Cape Town gears up for one of its biggest annual events Cape Town's annual Festive Lights Switch-On returns this Sunday, 30 November " here's what you can expect" Cape Town's Festive Lights Switch-On returns this Sunday, 30 November 2025, and the City is getting ready to welcome the crowds to the Grand Parade for the free open-air concert. The much-anticipated event is expected to draw over 80 000 people this year and is considered the mark of the official start to the holiday season. This year's headline act is DJ Zinhle, supported by a full local lineup that includes GoodLuck, Kurt Darren, Tarryn Lamb, Karabo Mogane, Early B & Justin Vega, DJ Masoodah and Heavenly Quartez. The event will also feature a special tribute performance led by Emo Adams, Loukmaan Adams, Alistair Izobell, Jody Abrahams, Fancy Galada and the Street Stylers, celebrating Cape Town's…...

22+ hour, 41+ min ago (505+ words) Home " Is this how much Rassie Erasmus earns as Springbok coach? Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has earned every cent of his monthly salary having masterminded the Springboks" rise to No 1 in the world. Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has earned every cent of his monthly salary having masterminded South Africa"s 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup victories. It therefore comes as no surprise that he is reportedly among the world"s highest-paid rugby coaches. Reports doing the rounds back in mid-2024 claimed that Erasmus was being paid "650 000 per annum (R1.23 million) per month. However, new reports claim that Erasmus may well be earning far more. "In 2024, he (Rassie) earned R1.2 million month " R14.4 million yearly. Fans argued it was too low! By 2025, rumours suggest his pay nears R20 million, though SARU keeps details quiet,and insider reported. Erasmus is one of the most well-respected coaches in…...

14+ hour, 36+ min ago (447+ words) Home " 426 and 192 days out: News on two forgotten Pirates players Orlando Pirates fans finally have a bit of news on Makhehele Makhaula and Olisa Ndah, two players sidelined with long term injuries. Orlando Pirates star Olisa Ndah suffered a tibia and fibula fracture on 24 September 2024, which is no less than 426 days ago. His teammate, Makhehlele Makhuala, suffered a serious ankle injury on 14 May during a 3-0 win over Golden Arrows, which is 192 days ago. In the build-up to facing Chippa United in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday night at 19:00 in Soweto, the mighty Sea Robbers assured fans that the central defender and defensive midfielder are moving closer to the match grass. "Olisa Ndah and Makhehleni Makhaula both inch closer to featuring for the first time this season," the club said on its official website. Before the staggering injury, Ndah, 27 and a…...