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ANC fires back at Herman Mashaba over Joburg CBD hijacked buildings claim
Byadmin December 28, 2025

The African National Congress (ANC) in Johannesburg has strongly criticised ActionSA President Herman Mashaba over his comments on the handling of hijacked buildings in the Johannesburg city centre. The ANC has dismissed Mashaba’s claims that the current city administration is “negotiating with criminals”, describing the remarks as intellectually dishonest and cynical politicking. Immediate evictions According…

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Featured | Important | Lifestyle | News | Video | Weather

WATCH | Ceiling collapses at popular SA mall after heavy rain
Byadmin December 28, 2025

Northgate Shopping Centre in Randburg has confirmed that a section of its ceiling collapsed following heavy rainfall, but no injuries were reported. In a media statement, centre management said the incident occurred after severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and hail over a short period, led to water build-up in box gutters. This resulted in…

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Eskom | Featured | Important | News | Weather

Severe weather sees increase in Eskom outages countrywide
Byadmin December 28, 2025

Severe weather conditions continue to impact Eskom’s electricity network, causing widespread power disruptions across parts of the country. In a media statement, the power utility confirmed that major outages have been reported in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and the Free State, with adverse weather complicating restoration efforts. ‘Significant strain’ Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena said…

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Clinton van der Berg | Featured | Important | Proteas | South Africa | Sport

The highs, lows and WHOAS from another wild sporting year
Byadmin December 28, 2025

From the Proteas’ ICC World Test Championship title to the Springboks’ Rugby Championship triumph, it’s been another sporting year for the books. Clinton van der Berg, writing on his GotGame website, highlights a few unforgettable memories from the year that was … South African sporting highlights of 2025 Event of the Year: 2025 saw another wildly…

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leave | Lifestyle | Public Holidays | South Africa

How to turn 20 leave days into 48 days off in 2026
Byadmin December 28, 2025

This is how a typical formally employed worker entitled to 20 days of annual leave can turn them into 48 days off in 2026.

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disaster management | eastern cape | electricity supply | Eskom | flooding | South Africa

Storms wreak havoc on SA’s electricity supply
Byadmin December 28, 2025

Hampering response efforts in areas where access is difficult due to flooding, damaged infrastructure, or unsafe terrain.

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Finance | Izak Odendaal | SARB

What to expect for interest rate cuts in January 2026
Byadmin December 28, 2025

South Africa’s rate cutting cycle is still in full swing with economists anticipating another 50 basis points of cuts in 2026, and one more cut to follow in 2027.

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Barbara Creecy | Collen Msibi | Department of Transport | driver's licences | Driving Licence card account (DLCA) | Motoring

Saying goodbye to five-year driving licences in South Africa
Byadmin December 28, 2025

Here’s how South Africa’s five-year driving licences compare to 32 other countries, including several African nations.

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Government | Members of Parliament | ramaphosa | Salaries

Massive payday for Ramaphosa, ministers and other politicians in South Africa
Byadmin December 28, 2025

The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers has published its recommended salary hikes for South Africa’s top government officials, pushing an above-inflation increase.

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back-to-school | Denise Neethling | festive season spending | festive spending | financial hangover | PERSONAL FINANCE

How to enjoy the festive season without the ‘Januworry’ hangover
Byadmin December 28, 2025

From setting spending limits to planning for January school costs, experts explain how smart festive budgeting can prevent post-holiday money stress.

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