Top Headline stories for 2025

SABC News 2025 Top stories review 2025 has proven to be an eventful year for South African news and current affairs, sparking public discourse among many South Africans. SABC Digital News presents the top headline stories that dominated news and current affairs in 2025. 2025 TOP 10 HEADLINE STORIES by SABC Digital News Graphic by…

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Transport Ministry backs ‘zero tolerance’ of traffic officers bribes

Festive season road safety campaign. Deputy Minister of Transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa says they are encouraged by traffic officers who are applying zero tolerance towards motorists attempting to bribe officers after failing to comply with traffic laws. A high number of motorists have been arrested for drunk driving, reckless and negligent driving, and operating unroadworthy vehicles…

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Benin secures first AFCON victory

Yohan Roche celebrates after scoring a goal for Benin during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Botswana at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, Morroco on December 27, 2025. Benin recorded their first victory in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament when they beat Botswana at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah…

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Three arrested in Cape Flats gang-related operations

Handcuffs. Police top brass in the Western Cape say sterling detective work led to the breakthrough in several investigations. That resulted in the arrest of three wanted suspects during raids in various areas on the Cape Flats, in the early hours, on Sunday. Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Novela Potelwa says the arrests happened during operations in…

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