Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action Gabon’s government have announced the suspension of the national team, the sacking of the coach and kicked Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang off the squad in the wake of three defeats at the Africa Cup of Nations finals. Gabon’s Minister of Sports announced on television the suspension of the national team after they finished…
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US on December 17, 2025. Wall Street was poised for a subdued open on the last trading day of 2025, but approached a robust end to a roller-coaster year marked by uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s tariffs and unrivalled…
The National Financial Ombud Scheme has warned motorists that insurance companies will reject their claims if they get involved in a crash while under the influence of alcohol. It says this is regardless of not being breathalyzed or blood-tested at the scene of the crash. Insurance companies are increasingly using tracking data, bank statements, and…
ANC NEC member and MP Dikeledi Magadzi. Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba paid tribute to Dikeledi Magadzi earlier today as she delivered a eulogy to the late former Deputy Minister of Transport. Magadzi passed away last Sunday, at the age of 75 and has been accorded a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category Two. She was buried…
The US dollar inched higher on Wednesday but was still heading for its biggest annual drop since 2017 as interest rate cuts, fiscal worries and erratic US trade policy under President Donald Trump drove currency markets in 2025. Those themes are likely to remain in 2026, suggesting the dollar’s dire performance could extend and underpin the behaviour of some of…
FILE| NSRI search and rescue boat A 40-year-old man who went missing at Thompsons beach in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday has not yet been found. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) says this is despite its extensive search and rescue operation. The man was from Carolina in Mpumalanga. NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon says it appears…
Doctor with a stethoscope. The Northern Cape Health Department says the 245 medical interns that it has deployed to five districts across the province will alleviate its current load. The Health Ombudsman flagged the department last year for failing patients. This, after two mentally ill patients died. The department’s acting head, Doctor Alastair Kantani announced…
Traffic officers conducting a road safety operation. Motorists have been cautioned about anticipated heavy traffic on all major routes in the country this weekend as holidaymakers continue their return to the province. Law enforcement officers will maintain high levels of visibility and motorists are advised to plan their trips carefully. Gauteng Traffic police spokesperson, Sello…
File image: SAPS Crime Scene. Police in Mpumalanga have initiated a 72-hour search for a suspect who allegedly shot and killed two men at a tavern in Embalenhle on Thursday night. The motive of the shooting is currently unknown. However, it is alleged that an armed male arrived at the tavern, drew a firearm and…
FILE| ANC NEC member and MP Dikeledi Magadzi. Former Transport Deputy Minister, Dikeledi Magadzi will be buried in Polokwane today in a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category Two. Magadzi’s service will be held at Jack Botes Hall in Polokwane. Magadzi served in various roles in the national government and Limpopo provincial government. She died on…
