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ANC’s financial state proves it’s broke - not corrupt, says Mahlengi Bhengu
- The ANC’s national general council was overshadowed by staff protests over unpaid salaries, highlighting the party’s dire financial situation.
- ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu claims the party’s financial struggles demonstrate it is “poor” rather than corrupt, blaming the Political Party Funding Act for restricting donations.
- The ANC’s mid-term review revealed weak branches, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal, prompting the party to reinforce the provincial task team ahead of upcoming municipal elections.
Darren Wilkins and Tiona Moodley are accused of operating a sophisticated child porn enterprise, selling packages ranging from R185 to R92 000.
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Sophisticated smuggling, stolen IDs, and millions: Inside child porn empire
- Darren Wilkins and Tiona Moodley are accused of running a child porn enterprise, selling packages from R185 to R92 000 and possessing over 10 terabytes of illegal material.
- The duo allegedly generated millions through fraudulent accounts, stolen identities, and cryptocurrency money laundering, facing over 900 charges.
- The case has been transferred to the Gauteng High Court for February 2026, with Moodley’s mother listed as a witness.
More than 150 Palestinian refugees arrived on a charter plane at OR Tambo International Airport in November.
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EFF calls for probe into government’s scrapping of 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians
- The EFF is calling for an investigation into the withdrawal of South Africa’s 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians.
- The party also wants scrutiny of agencies potentially using South Africa to facilitate forced migration disguised as travel.
- The EFF believes the visa withdrawal goes against South Africa’s solidarity with Palestine and that Palestinians should be welcomed through a fair visa process.
Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.
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ANALYSIS | Ramokgopa’s choice: Enrich BEE firms or build SA industry
- Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s R400-billion transmission line project favours global firms with BEE partners, potentially excluding experienced local engineering companies.
- Tender requirements prioritise ITP operation experience (which local firms lack) and BEE equity over engineering expertise, hindering local participation.
- Industry leaders fear a repeat of the Transnet locomotive procurement, where localisation was bypassed, and the opportunity to boost local industry will be lost.
Matric pupil Joanna du Toit delivering a bouquet of flowers.
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Matric pupil’s flower business raises R35k to renovate children’s home in Makhanda
- Kingswood College student Joanna du Toit raised R35 000 through her flower business to renovate the Home of Joy, a care centre for orphaned and vulnerable children.
- Inspired by her school’s community engagement ethos, Du Toit’s efforts included renovations like new ceilings, doors, and windows, as well as Christmas gifts for the children.
- Du Toit, who received the Neil Aggett Award for her work, plans to continue supporting Home of Joy from Stellenbosch University with her family’s help.
Bafana captain Ronwen Williams and coach Hugo Broos celebrate the team’s qualification for next year’s Fifa World Cup.
Hugo Broos’ 50th: Bafana Bafana to face Ghana in Afcon send-off match
- Bafana Bafana will play a home friendly against Ghana on 16 December as their final preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
- This match marks Hugo Broos’ 50th game as Bafana Bafana coach, boasting a 53% win rate since 2021.
- South Africa will depart for Morocco on 17 December to compete in Group B against Angola, Egypt, and Zimbabwe in the Afcon tournament.
2026 Toyota Hilux
Top 3 fight back: SA’s most popular bakkies all due updates in 2026
- The ninth-generation Hilux, expected in late 2026, retains the IMV platform with minor adjustments, featuring updated styling and a refreshed cabin while likely carrying over existing engines.
- Set for a first-half 2026 release, the Ranger will drop the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel, add a 2.3-litre turbo petrol engine, upgrade the 2.0-litre single-turbo diesel with a timing chain and 10-speed automatic, and expand the 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel availability.
- The facelifted D-Max is highly likely to arrive in South Africa in 2026, potentially introducing a new 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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