Sunday World News Updates

We are receiving optimistic news from the South African wine industry. It appears that the excellent production conditions of 2025 will continue into 2026. South Africa Wine, a wine and brandy producers’ representative body, states that: “South Africa’s wine industry enters the 2026 harvest season with cautious optimism, as the… Read more »

Limpopo music is making waves on the national stage. The Limpopo Artists Movement (LAM) has welcomed Metro FM’s historic announcement confirming the inclusion of Lekompo and Maskandi genres in next year’s Metro FM Music Awards, a move that many say is long overdue. The Metro FM Music Awards are set… Read more »

Gauteng motorists heading into the festive season are used to one thing: roadblocks that raise blood pressure faster than peak-hour traffic on the N1 highway. Licences ready, nerves on edge, everyone hoping to be waved through quickly. However, this week, some drivers in Ekurhuleni experienced an unexpected surprise. Instead of… Read more »

If there was one thing South Africa’s celebrities proved in 2025, it’s that love is still worth celebrating, publicly or privately, lavishly or traditionally. From fairytale white weddings to deeply cultural ceremonies, the year delivered unforgettable moments of commitment. As familiar faces stepped into marriage, each union reflected personal values… Read more »

Mzansi Magic has paid tribute to the late Warrick Stock, affectionately known as DJ Warras, describing his death as a devastating loss to South Africa’s entertainment industry and the broader M-Net family. The DJ and nightlife personality was shot and killed at the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg’s CBD on Tuesday,… Read more »

A second-string Bafana Bafana side defeated Ghana 1-0 in a friendly international game that was held at the Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. It was a send-off match for the South Africans as they embark on the much more serious Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) mission, which will start this… Read more »

The Gauteng education department will open its 2026 Online Admissions System for late applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 on Wednesday. Making the announcement on Tuesday, department spokesperson Steve Mabona explained the late application period is intended for parents and guardians who did not apply during the main application… Read more »

The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) has thrown its weight behind the opposition of the proposed Implementation of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid Bill. SAZF’s Angie Segal said the legislation lacks public support and could harm South Africa’s legal standing, economy and… Read more »

President Cyril Ramaphosa used his 2025 National Reconciliation Day speech to challenge misleading narratives about South Africa, following recent comments from US President Donald Trump regarding farm killings and alleged human rights violations. When he delivered his address at the Ncome Museum in Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal, Ramaphosa was welcomed by KwaZulu-Natal… Read more »

German car manufacturers faced unprecedented pressure in the quarter from July to September, exceeding even that of the financial crisis.   While sales and revenue for Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz remained largely stable, earnings before interest and taxes for the manufacturers plummeted by nearly 76%. Together, they reached just over… Read more »