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Bafana Bafana face tough Afcon opener, but beware Morocco
The countdown clock is ticking towards kickoff here in Morocco for the anticipated 2025...
MAKHUDU SEFARA | A friendship forged in fire that was scuppered...
The late Ismail Ayob was one of Mandela’s bravest allies but the liberation icon...
ENOCK SITHOLE | SA’s broadcasting crisis is the government’s...
The Sentech–SABC standoff is the delayed reckoning of a flawed policy choice made...
BARENG-BATHO KORTJAAS | Hugo Broos: A talented tongue for...
Hugo Broos has probably been the best thing ever for South African football, but...
From emergency rooms to ‘mealie pap’ from the sky: Mzansi...
Almost everyone has one festive holiday experience that is forever etched in their...
EDITORIAL | So ends one of the most turbulent years in...
The end of the year offers an opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months and,...
DUMA GQUBULE | ANC turns a blind eye to macroeconomic failure
For three decades now ANC macroeconomic policy has always received short shrift,...
NDUMISO NGCOBO | Drop the anger, feel some Xmas love
Humans can be a hostile, stingy bunch - but we can take a holiday from that bitterness...
Proteas in full bloom at the end of a triumphant year
Success at Lord’s and Wolvaardt’s greatness highlight a magnificent 2025 for the...
South Sudan looks to SA for help maintaining peace and...
The South African government has agreed to train South Sudanese military and police...
Tips for managing your holiday budget in a time of financial...
BUYING IN BULK or shopping at wholesale retailers can help with managing spending...
Q&A with national correctional services commissioner Makgothi...
According to the national police commissioner, one of those implicated in the recent...
South Africa’s sports stars of 2025
Here are sport stars who raised the South African flag high in 2025.
Philanthropists ‘making hope contagious’ for the youth
Education and training backed by the likes of Trevor Noah are transforming communities
PETER BRUCE | A future built on dark apartheid foundations
It will be a long, long time before apartheid’s legacy fades — meanwhile people...
A year of firestorms for the diplomat-in-chief
Ronald Lamola has been handed one crisis after another by the hostile Trump administration...
Rassie finds consistency for the Boks
The coach is close to his goal of three players per position for 2027 World Cup
A-LISTERS | A roundup of those who ruled the red carpet...
From art to awards: Mzansi’s movers, shakers and style icons of 2025
MultiChoice in talks to renew Warner Bros deal as channel...
Users face possible loss of major international channels from January if talks fail
Chris Brown’s and Donny Hathaway Both Sang ‘This Christmas.’...
There's only one answer when it comes to who has the superior version of "This Christmas."
A Peek at Mariah Carey’s Fly Real Estate Portfolio
Ever wondered where Mariah "Queen of Christmas" Carey unwinds after a busy holiday...
America Needs Political Pluralism: How The Two-Party System...
By Jared O. Bell Photos: Wikimedia Commons In countless casual political conversations...
Caf president Motsepe announce landmark resolutions to...
Caf president Patrice Motsepe has announced a number of important resolutions taken...
Newcastle’s Howe slams ‘stonewall penalty’ snub as defensive...
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe criticised the referee for not awarding a “stonewall...
Stormers bounce back from slow start to edge Lions 34-27,...
Five league points banked for the unbeaten Stormers and that’s the Christmas gift...
Atlanta Nightlife Insiders Respond to 21 Savage’s Claim...
The Root spoke to Atlanta insiders about whether the city's club scene is really...
Africa Cup of Nations moved to every four years
The Africa Cup of Nations will in future be held every four years instead of every...
Candace Owens’ MAGA Flip-Flops, White House Chief of Staff’s...
No need to wonder what you missed this week in politics! The Root has you covered...
Uncle Nearest Whiskey CEO Finally Responds After Being...
Fawn Weaver took to Instagram to share her side of the viral interaction with a...
Why Claressa Shields Is Getting Dragged Again for Her Relationship...
Claressa Shields and Papoose's relationship is the talk of the timelines once again...
The Lasting Impact of Trump’s Attack on Black America in...
Trump-era attacks didn’t just make news — they reshaped life for Black Americans...
The Root’s Ultimate Guide to Holiday Dos and Don’ts
Don't make a holiday party mistake you'll live to regret. Check out our list of...
Protected: Standard Bank representative office first to...
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SA 2025: Scenic route from G20 to NGC
This was the year that was — South Africa’s chequered 2025, a year that ends not...
Sir Trill shuts down Disoufeng at High Energy Friday
Amapiano superstar Sir Trill brought the house down at Disoufeng on Friday night,...
Conrad hopes Proteas will face India in T20 World Cup final
Powerful Indian line-up downs Proteas 3-1 in T20 series.
Takeaways from release of Epstein files
The US department of justice on Friday released a new cache of documents from its...
Bafana team management says Afcon bonus issue ‘sorted out’
As Bafana Bafana continue with preparations for their 2025 Africa Cup Nations (Afcon)...
Wolvaardt’s not overthinking her batting but Proteas are...
Wolvaardt's fifth century this year sees SA claim series sweep against Ireland
Russian missiles attack port near Ukraine’s Odesa, kill...
A Russian missile attack late on Friday on port infrastructure around Ukraine’s...
Israeli attack on school shelter in Gaza City kills 5 Palestinians,...
Five Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack on a school sheltering displaced...
CRL Rights Commission launches draft self-regulatory framework...
The framework proposes the establishment of an Independent Christian Practice Council...
US Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant...
The US justice department released hundreds of thousands of pages of documents related...
Huge prize purse draws record pro field to Herald Cycle...
With an expanded professional field and the highest collective prize money in the...
PARTING SHOT | Alon Skuy’s visions of truth
Photographer, Alon Skuy, was there for the country’s unvarnished moments: Marikana,...
The joy of reading - How you can read to children
If the idea of reading to your child – or any child – is daunting, don’t let it...
No December break for Western Cape exporters
It will not be a restful December period for exporters in the Western Cape, as producers...
The art of the cover up
Censorship hits artist Steven Cohen’s retrospective, ‘Long Life’, showcasing 40...
Tourist industry basks in sunny outlook
South Africa’s tourism sector heads into the festive peak with renewed momentum,...
Why Timothée Chalamet, Druski’s Latest Internet Shenanigans...
Timothée Chalamet went viral after this one unforgettable moment with Druski has...
How to Show Up For Someone Who Is Grieving This Holiday...
Here are a few practical ways to let someone know you’re there for them when they're...
With ‘A Different World’ Coming Back, Here Are Some Other...
"A Different World" is far from the only beloved Black sitcom to get a "sequel"...
‘Love Island USA’ Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over Nicolandria’s...
"Love Island USA" Season 7 "it-couple" Nic and Olandria just broke the internet...
From Chicago to Decatur, These Cities Are Now One Step...
Outside of just Maryland, there are plenty of cities around the country dedicated...
How CoCo Gauff Became the World’s Highest-Paid Female Athlete...
Forbes named Coco Gauff the world's highest-paid female athlete of 2025, proving...
AUDELCO documentary has world premiere at Black Spectrum...
On Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. on a brutally cold winter’s night, the environment was...
Why Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Are The Flyest Parents Ever
Between Rihanna’s billionaire empire and Rocky’s influence on fashion and culture,...
How Trump’s ‘Vengeance Quota’ Unsubtly Targets Black Americans
Trump's vengeance isn't just about targeting Black leaders, but the calculated plan...
Black Internet is Hot Over What Ice Spice Wore to a Kids’...
Fans and TikTok creators slammed Ice Spice's sheer red-carpet look, calling it inappropriate...
Cam Newton Says He Doesn’t Get Paid As Much As Tom Brady...
NFL alum Cam Newton is highlighting pay disparities, but his situation might be...
Why Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Are The Flyest Parents Ever
Between Rihanna’s billionaire empire and Rocky’s influence on fashion and culture,...
Review Round-up: Stanley Clarke N 4 Ever grace the stage...
Stanley Clarke stopped in Newark, NJ on Sunday Nov. 9 to kick off the annual TD...
A Black Woman’s Alleged Suicide on TikTok Live Forces Us...
Words have consequences— even if they are shared online. And a young Black woman...
Review Round-up: Hip-hop, poetry & social justice converged...
The relationship between hip-hop, social justice, and the spoken word was on prominent...
Pandya’s fiery fifty steers India to series-clinching win...
Quinton de Kock’s 65 off 35 balls, but South Africa fall short.
ST NEWS 2112 | Batohi’s stalling of Nkabinde inquiry raises...
NDPP's extraordinary step at the Nkabinde Inquiry this week, refusing to answer...
The Biggest New York City News Stories of 2025
Before we close the cooks on 2025, we're looking back at some of the biggest news...
Rameez Patel sentenced to life for wife’s murder
The Limpopo High Court on Friday convicted and sentenced Rameez Patel of Nirvana,...
Wolvaardt stars again as Proteas claim another easy win
Proteas captain scores a 13th ODI century and Mlaba takes 4/33 in six-wicket win...
Guess What Tory Lanez Says About Megan Thee Stallion in...
Tory Lanez is breaking his silence from behind bars, giving his first ever broadcast...
Ghana Seeks Extradition Of Former Finance Minister On Corruption...
By Semafor Africa Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons Ghana has requested...
Trump Threatens South Africa Over Afrikaners
By Semafor Africa Photos: YouTube Screenshots The Trump administration said South...
WATCH | Celebs gather to bid farewell to DJ Warras, ‘a...
Mourners flocked to the Galleria Conference and Expo Centre to pay their respects...
All The Black Content Creators Who Won Big at The TikTok...
Take a look at all the Black influencers who took home a trophy from the first-ever...