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Gauteng records 428 Christmas Day births, with the youngest...
The national department of health recorded more than 30 teenage mothers out of the...
The Greatest List of Classic Christmas Movies, Internet...
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Brooklyn Children’s Museum hosts 18th Annual Celebrate...
Brooklyn Children's Museum will present its five-day Kwanzaa festival from December...
Mbatha and Moremi come into Broos’ Bafana starting XI against...
Coach appears to change his formation too for crunch Group B clash against powerful...
Revolutionary rap: Nigerian star Falz has kept protest...
Artwork for The Feast, the latest release by Nigeria’s best known rapper, Falz. Bahd...
Kwanzaa zawadi cultural gifts to share
Kwanzaa is the African-American cultural holiday that is celebrated between December...
13 0f The Most Sampled James Brown Songs
James Brown is one of the most sampled artists in music. We're looking at some of...
How Nicki Minaj Might Become the New Candace Owens, Unpacking...
From President Donald Trump to rapper Nicki Minaj and back to Trump, here's the...
HBCU professors explain Kwanzaa celebrations
Seven days, many ways to celebrate Kwanzaa this month for Howard University’s Scot...
Not too young to help: Families find ways to volunteer...
Volunteering with children can instill confidence in youngsters, teach social and...
LIVE | Bafana meet Egypt in crunch Afcon clash in Agadir
All the action as South Africa face mighty Pharaohs in their second Group B clash...
Youth, 19, takes varsity fees to start regenerative egg...
Francois Maree used his university fees to start regenerative farming where he now...
DJ Zan-D ready to set the tone at three-day New Year celebration
DJ Zan-D is gearing up for a powerful close to the year as he takes over the decks...
Two dead in Palestinian attack in northern Israel, police...
Two people were killed in a stabbing and ramming attack by a Palestinian in northern...
187 Christmas births in Eastern Cape hospitals
Department of Health has urged families, religious sectors, as well as different...
Mahlatse’s daily Afcon talking point: Bafana’s Makgopa,...
SA have stressed the importance of using their quality to earn vital three points.
Toyota expects to build more than 10-million cars in 2026:...
Robust hybrid car demand is expected in the US
Broos says Bafana won’t focus on individuals like Salah...
Pharaohs have plenty more quality, including Mohamed El Shenawy, Omar Marmoush and...
Three years later, Mampintsha still trends as fans remember...
It has been three years since the passing of Big Nuz member and gqom pioneer Mandla...
Australia slightly ahead after day of batting carnage in...
Record crowd of 93,442 watches an astonishing 20 wickets fall on day one of dead...
Triple murder in Nyanga on Christmas Day, witness elimination...
Preliminary investigations suggest that the attack is possibly linked to revenge...
88 undesirable foreigners and Nike smuggler intercepted...
The Border Management Authority intercepted a man who tried to smuggle Nike sneakers...
Why beach is best this holiday season
From childhood mischief to far-flung escapes, four South Africans share the beaches...
Brother arrested over fatal stabbing of sibling
Police arrested a Limpopo man on Christmas Day for allegedly stabbing and killing...
Media personality Lelo N puts African women in the spotlight...
Media personality and businesswoman Lelo N has officially launched the WOW Africa...
Big Zulu scores big with Homecoming Soccer Tournament in...
Award-winning rapper Big Zulu recently brought the festive spirit to his hometown...
IN PICS |PJs and presents: SA celebs’ Christmas card moments
Tis the season to be jolly, and local celebrities are getting into the holiday spirit...
Five killed in Nigeria mosque attack, police say
At least five worshippers were killed and 35 others injured when a suspected suicide...
South Korea prosecutor seeks 10-year jail term for ex-president...
South Korea’s special prosecutor requested a 10-year prison sentence for former...
Helicopter crash on Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro kills...
A helicopter crashed on Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, killing five people, the civil...
US says it struck Islamic State militants in northwest...
The US carried out a strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria...
Cricket in 2025: India rule white ball amid geopolitical...
South Africa ended decades of hurt and shed their reputation for bottling it in...
Did You Know Black Folks Were Behind John Lennon’s Famous...
How the Harlem Community Choir helped John Lennon and Yoko Ono turn “Happy Xmas...
MI look to build on proud Newlands record in SA20 opener...
Durban’s new captain Aiden Markram excited by coach Lance Klusener’s new-look team.
Broos agrees with Afcon being held every four years, urges...
‘This is an important game for both of us but we have the confidence to play against...
Broos agrees with Afcon every four years, urges Bafana...
‘This is an important game for both of us but we have the confidence to play against...
Athletics in 2025: amazing world champs can’t disperse...
Armand Duplantis and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone the men’s and women’s stars of the...
Bribery of traffic cops and drunken driving hit record...
Bribery of traffic officers and drunken driving hit a record high this festive season,...
Ashes series defeat heralds end of England’s Bazball era
Captain Stokes and his teammates only have their dignity on the line in Boxing Day...
KZN musicians to shine at 22nd Durban Jazz Festival
KwaZulu-Natal musicians are set to take centre stage at the highly anticipated 22nd...
New comedy series ‘Bhelas’ set to shake up Mzansi Magic
Mzansi Magic viewers are in for a treat as Bhelas, the channel’s brand-new comedy...
Meet a passionate pilot whose wife’s friends don’t really...
The father of two from Cape Town says the most fulfilling part of his job is knowing...
DJ killed by patron for switching off music
A 33-year-old DJ was shot dead by a patron for switching off the music at a tavern...
Ukhozi FM addresses voting concerns around Ingoma Ehlukanisa...
Ukhozi FM has moved to reassure listeners and artists that the integrity of its...
Man United star Mbeumo on importance of Cameroon starting...
‘I am happy with the group of players we have because there is a lot of quality,’
WATCH | Afcon taking shape with good starts for top sides,...
The results from the opening matches point to a strong possibility of the knockout stages...
Another Christmas without water in Hammanskraal after more...
After years of raising concerns about the water crisis, residents say they have...
From supercars to smart buys: our standout cars of 2025
A year of adrenaline hits, quiet achievers and good value as we pick the vehicles...
MAHLATSE MPHAHLELE | Jury out if Motsepe on the money moving...
Many suspect Fifa boss Gianni Infantino is pulling Caf by the nose with a decision...
TikTok’s Brenay Montague Breaks Down the $1.7M Cheating...
Brenay Montague had viewers in a chokehold after admitting the $1.7 million cheating...
Wait…Is ‘The Color Purple’ a Black Film?
This year marks 40 years since the "The Color Purple" hit theaters. Two writers...
Cameroon beat Gabon to get Afcon campaign off to winning...
Cameroon started their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a hard fought 1-0 win...
Inside Malcolm X College’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration |...
A conversation on how Kwanzaa’s principles guide leadership, education, and everyday...
Ivory Coast begin Afcon defence with narrow win over Mozambique
Dominguez becomes oldest Afcon outfield player, Algeria outclass Sudan, Burkina...
The Story of Temptations Legend David Ruffin’s Ascent and...
Best known as one of the lead singers of The Temptations, Ruffin's star story has...
“America First”: Trump Administration Removes Multiple...
By Semafor Africa Photos: YouTube Screenshots The Trump administration removed dozens...
A Christmas Lesson: What Would Jesus The Refugee Do?
By Kary Love Photos: Wikimedia Commons Jesus’s birth was a silent night, when all...
Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o’s Gulu Visit Rekindles Luo–Acholi...
By Okumu Livingstone Langol Photo: Dorothy and Anyang Nyong’o and Ambassador Otunnu....
Israel says it will respond to Hamas ‘violation’ of Gaza...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas on Wednesday of violating...
Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls
Democratic senators urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to reverse a recall...
Tennis in 2025: ‘Sincaraz’ rivalry lights up season, women...
Keys, Gauff, Swiatek and Sabalenka provide four separate winners in women’s Grand...
Tennis in 2025: ‘Sincaraz’ rivalry lights up 2025 season,...
Keys, Gauff, Swiatek and Sabalenka provide four separate winners in women’s Grand...
MR SONNY KNOWS for December 24, 2025
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11 suspects arrested for Bekkersdal mass shooting
Eleven suspects have been arrested in connection with the Bekkersdal mass shooting,...
Case against Saulsville tavern massacre suspect postponed...
A 32-year-old man accused of being behind a deadly shooting at a Saulsville Hostel...
Losing key moments cost battling Bulls in Sharks game,...
‘This defeat against the Sharks hurt us a lot because it felt like we were getting...
Two dead and third in hospital in KZN Christmas Eve shooting
Two men died and a third is in hospital after gunmen opened fire on them while they...
NSFAS confirms release of 2026 funding eligibility outcomes
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has started announcing funding eligibility...
DJ Warras murder suspect Victor Majola appears in court...
The court heard Majola and a co-accused were arrested at the Morafe Hostel in Soweto...
KZN health MEC’S R86m Christmas gift to bolster emergency...
The KwaZulu-Natal health department's emergency services will be bolstered by a...
REVIEW | The E5 isn’t the Geely you remember
The polished, tech-heavy electric SUV undercuts premium rivals but isn’t without...
WeBuyCars fined R2.5m, ordered to refund affected customers R3.4m
WeBuyCars’ contravention of the Consumer Protection Act has cost the used-car platform...
‘No exceptions’: JMPD clamps down on illegal parking in...
Illegally parked vehicles will be towed and owners must pay towing and storage fees
ANALYSIS | Trump’s recall of ambassadors compounds staffing...
US President Donald Trump’s mass recall of ambassadors will leave Washington without...
Parents say no to smartphones for their kids this Christmas
Smartphone Free Childhood South Africa is supporting Australia’s social media ban...